SUNWARD(SZ:002097) 第一财经·2025-08-12 11:11Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges faced by aircraft leasing companies in recovering leased planes from Russian clients due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, highlighting the financial implications and insurance claims associated with these situations [2][3][4]. Summary by Sections Aircraft Leasing and Insurance Claims - Shanhe Intelligent's subsidiary, Avmax Group Inc. (AVMAX), has been unable to recover three leased aircraft from Russian clients since February 2022 despite multiple attempts [3][4]. - AVMAX has reached an agreement with its insurance provider for a compensation of $29 million, with a net payout of approximately $22.97 million, equivalent to about RMB 164 million after currency conversion [4]. Financial Impact - The insurance payout is classified as a non-recurring gain, as AVMAX had previously fully impaired the value of the aircraft [5]. - The net profit impact from this insurance compensation is estimated at RMB 126 million, representing 172.92% of the company's audited net profit from the previous year [4]. Industry Context - Other domestic aircraft leasing companies, such as Bank of China Aviation Leasing and Guoyin Financial Leasing, have also faced similar challenges with aircraft stranded in Russia, leading to significant asset impairments and insurance claims [8][9]. - For instance, Bank of China Aviation Leasing reported a $791 million asset impairment and received approximately $258 million in insurance compensation for 11 aircraft [8]. - Guoyin Financial Leasing has successfully recovered some aircraft and received a total of RMB 1.562 billion in insurance compensation for five aircraft leased to Russian airlines [9]. Legal Actions - Some companies, like Airwork Holdings Limited, have resorted to legal action against insurance providers due to disagreements over compensation for aircraft that remain in Russia [11][12]. - Airwork has attempted to recover five aircraft but has only succeeded in retrieving one, leading to litigation as a means to resolve the insurance claim disputes [12].