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21世纪经济报道·2025-09-10 13:07

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese civil aviation market is experiencing growth in transport scale and competition, with a notable increase in transport turnover, passenger transport volume, and seat occupancy rate, but facing challenges from excessive competition and a complex demand environment [1][4]. Domestic Market Summary - The domestic market shows a "volume increase and price decrease" trend, leading to a decline in operational revenue for most airlines on domestic routes [1][4]. - In the first half of 2025, the total transport turnover increased by 11.4%, and passenger transport volume grew by 3.9%, while the average economy class ticket price fell by 6.9% compared to the same period in 2024 [4]. - Major airlines reported varying revenue growth: China Southern Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines achieved revenues of 862.91 billion, 807.57 billion, and 668.22 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth rates of 1.77%, 1.6%, and 4.09% respectively [1][3]. Profitability Situation - Despite pressure on domestic route prices, falling oil prices and currency appreciation have alleviated some cost pressures for airlines [2]. - Among the three major airlines, China Eastern Airlines had the least net profit loss, while China Southern Airlines' losses expanded [2]. - The profitability of the four major private airlines improved to varying degrees [2]. International Market Summary - The international market saw significant capacity expansion, with a net increase of 123 international routes and a 28.5% increase in passenger transport volume compared to the previous year [9]. - Major airlines increased their international route capacity: China Eastern Airlines by 24.38%, Air China by 16.7%, and China Southern Airlines by 22.5% [9][11]. - Despite a decline in passenger kilometer revenue, the increase in international passenger transport volume positively impacted revenue performance for these airlines [9]. Competitive Landscape - The domestic aviation industry continues to face intense competition, characterized by product service homogeneity and insufficient control over sales channels [4][6]. - The "anti-involution" policy has been initiated, with the release of the "Self-Discipline Convention for Air Passenger Transport" aimed at regulating unhealthy market behaviors [6][7]. Specific Airline Performance - Hainan Airlines and Spring Airlines increased their domestic route capacity by 2.67% and 3.61% respectively, while China Southern Airlines and Air China saw declines in passenger kilometer revenue [6]. - Huaxia Airlines significantly increased its domestic route capacity by 21.42%, resulting in a 27.13% increase in passenger turnover and a 12.41% revenue growth [5]. International Route Focus - Airlines are focusing on routes to Japan and Southeast Asia, with Spring Airlines reporting a 116.8% increase in capacity for Japanese routes [12]. - New international routes have been opened by various airlines, enhancing connectivity to Europe and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative [13].