Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-10-09 12:04Investment Rating - The investment rating for the aviation industry is "Overweight" [2]. Core Insights - The domestic aviation market has shown strong performance during the National Day holiday, with passenger transport volume averaging approximately 2.15 million people per day, a year-on-year increase of 31% compared to 2019 and 4% compared to 2024 [1]. - The average ticket price (including fuel) has increased by 7% compared to 2019 and 3% compared to 2024, indicating a positive trend in pricing despite some regional weather disruptions [1]. - The industry is expected to enter a "golden era" over the next 5-10 years, driven by supply chain improvements and increasing demand, with major airlines likely to continue reporting strong earnings [1]. Summary by Sections Passenger Transport Data - Daily average domestic passenger transport volume: 2.15 million, +31% YoY vs. 2019, +4% YoY vs. 2024 [1]. - Daily average domestic flight volume: 14,500 flights, +19% YoY vs. 2019, +2% YoY vs. 2024 [1]. - International passenger transport volume: 380,000, -13% YoY vs. 2019, +11% YoY vs. 2024 [1]. Market Perception - There are misconceptions regarding the recovery of Boeing and Airbus production capacity, which may not reverse the aging trend of aircraft [1]. - Current low domestic ticket prices do not necessarily correlate with poor airline profitability, as many airlines have seen international market recovery exceeding pre-pandemic levels [1]. Future Outlook - The aviation industry is expected to experience significant improvements in profitability, with a shift from losses to profitability anticipated in the coming years [1]. - The supply chain issues leading to aircraft shortages are projected to persist for 5-10 years, creating a favorable environment for airlines [1]. Investment Recommendations - Continued focus on the aviation sector is recommended, with specific attention to airlines such as China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, among others [1][2].