Huachuang Securities·2025-11-18 07:55Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the aviation industry, indicating an expectation of growth exceeding the benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 3-6 months [4][60]. Core Insights - The aviation industry is experiencing a positive turning point, with passenger load factors reaching their highest levels of the year and ticket prices showing a year-on-year increase of 8.9% [4][3]. - The supply-demand dynamics are more favorable than in 2019 and 2024, with structural improvements in demand, particularly in business travel and cross-border travel [4]. - The report highlights the constraints on supply due to maintenance backlogs and low growth in new aircraft introductions, reinforcing the supply-side constraints [4]. Summary by Sections October Data Analysis - In October, the ASK (Available Seat Kilometers) growth rates were led by Spring Airlines at 16.5%, followed by China Southern Airlines at 7.5% and China Eastern Airlines at 6.8% [1]. - The RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometers) growth rates for October were also led by Spring Airlines at 20.1%, with China Eastern Airlines at 10.6% and China Southern Airlines at 8.8% [1]. - Cumulatively from January to October, Spring Airlines again led with ASK growth of 11.7% and RPK growth of 11.4% [1]. Passenger Load Factor - In October, the passenger load factors were highest for Spring Airlines at 93.2%, followed by China Southern Airlines at 87.9% and China Eastern Airlines at 87.5% [3]. - Year-to-date, Spring Airlines maintained a load factor of 91.5%, slightly down by 0.2% year-on-year, while China Southern Airlines improved by 1.5% to 85.9% [3]. Fleet Size - As of October 2025, the five listed airlines collectively added 7 aircraft, with a year-on-year fleet size increase of 3.5% [3][15]. Pricing Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in October showed a year-on-year increase of 0.2%, with air ticket prices rising by 8.9% [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report emphasizes a positive outlook for investments in major airlines such as Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines, highlighting their potential for elasticity in performance [4]. - It also recommends focusing on low-cost carriers like Spring Airlines and regional leaders like Huaxia Airlines, which are expected to reach sustainable operational turning points [4].