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50亿债务压顶 幸福航空等待战投
经济观察报·2025-05-18 03:16

Core Viewpoint - Happiness Airlines is facing a severe financial crisis characterized by flight suspensions, unpaid wages, and overwhelming debt, primarily due to strategic missteps in its operational choices and external economic pressures [1][3][5]. Financial Crisis Background - Since 2022, the company has experienced significant challenges, reducing its fleet from over 20 aircraft to a much smaller number, leading to confusion and distress among employees [4]. - Happiness Airlines is currently the largest and only commercial operator of the domestically produced Xinzhou 60 aircraft, with a fleet of 25 Xinzhou 60s and 5 Boeing 737-800s, employing over 1,000 staff and operating over 40 routes [5][16]. - The management acknowledged that the company's deviation from its original strategy of focusing on the Xinzhou 60 aircraft has led to a tight cash flow situation and the current financial difficulties [5]. Debt Situation - The company has over 5 billion yuan in external debts, with more than 3 billion yuan owed to AVIC and the government [6]. - Recent tax announcements indicate a total tax debt of approximately 1.928 million yuan, with ongoing legal actions against the company, including multiple instances of being listed as an enforcement target [6][13]. Employee Concerns - Employees are primarily concerned about the timeline for wage payments, with management indicating that on-site staff would receive a prepayment of 6,000 yuan per month, while remote workers would receive 2,160 yuan, which many employees find insufficient for basic living expenses [8][9]. - Reports indicate that some employees have been unpaid for over a year, leading many to seek alternative sources of income [9][10]. Strategic Investment (War Investment) - The management has emphasized that the only viable path to recovery is through the introduction of strategic investors, which is currently being pursued with a government task force aiming to resolve this within three months [12][13]. - If successful, the funds from strategic investors would first address employee wage arrears before being allocated to resuming flight operations [12]. Operational Status - The timeline for resuming flights remains uncertain, contingent on the successful acquisition of strategic investment [16]. - Despite the suspension of operations, the company continues to function internally, with management stressing the importance of the upcoming months for the company's future [19].