航空迎来黄金时代系列报告：航空“反内卷“初见成效

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook for the aviation industry, indicating that it is expected to outperform the overall market [3][4]. Core Insights - The National Civil Aviation Work Conference has set a growth target for 2026, aiming for a total transport turnover of 1,750 billion ton-kilometers, a passenger transport volume of 810 million, and a cargo and mail transport volume of 10.7 million tons, representing year-on-year growth of 6.7%, 5.2%, and 5.2% respectively [3]. - The report highlights that the global aircraft supply chain has not yet recovered, leading to increased aging of aircraft and supply constraints. The delivery cycle for new aircraft has extended to 6.8 years, which is longer than the 4.5 years seen in 2018 [3]. - Demand is expected to rise due to visa exemption policies that have increased the number of inbound travelers, with predictions of a significant increase in cross-border passenger flow. The report anticipates that the Spring Festival travel season in 2026 will see a daily average of 5.3% growth in passenger volume compared to the previous year [3]. Summary by Sections Supply Side - The global aircraft supply chain remains disrupted, with Airbus and Boeing's delivery levels not returning to pre-pandemic figures. The backlog of aircraft orders exceeds 15,000 units, equivalent to 8-10 years of production capacity [3]. - The Chinese aviation industry is also affected, with only a 4.0% year-on-year increase in the total number of passenger aircraft in 2025 [3]. Demand Side - The implementation of visa exemption policies has led to a stable increase in foreign travelers entering China, with the proportion of visa-exempt foreign visitors remaining above 70% [3]. - The report predicts that the Spring Festival travel season will exhibit a "旺季更旺" (peak season is even busier) characteristic, with ticket prices expected to rise by 20% compared to the previous year [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends continuing to invest in the aviation sector, highlighting the unprecedented constraints in aircraft manufacturing and the historical high passenger load factors. It suggests that airlines are likely to see significant improvements in profitability, marking the beginning of a "golden era" for the industry [3]. - Key companies recommended for investment include China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, Huaxia Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines, along with a focus on global aircraft leasing companies and improving airport performance [3][4].