Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [5] Core Insights - The overall passenger load factor remains high, indicating a recovery in demand compared to the previous year [1][9] - Domestic airlines have increased capacity by 2.8% year-on-year and 4.8% month-on-month in May, driven by seasonal demand from the May Day holiday [2][13] - The passenger load factor for domestic routes improved by 0.6 percentage points month-on-month and approximately 2.8 percentage points year-on-year [29][37] - International routes saw a 20.3% year-on-year increase in capacity, although the growth rate has slowed due to a higher base from the previous year [4][48] - The overall load factor for international routes increased by 3.4 percentage points year-on-year, despite a 1.1 percentage point decrease month-on-month [4][48] Summary by Sections Domestic Routes - Capacity for domestic routes increased by 2.8% year-on-year and 4.8% month-on-month in May, with major airlines showing over 5% growth in capacity due to seasonal factors [2][14] - The overall passenger load factor for domestic airlines rose to 92% in May, recovering from a dip below 90% in April [36][43] - Major airlines have stabilized their ticket sales strategies, contributing to a more predictable pricing environment [3][10] International Routes - International capacity increased by approximately 20.3% year-on-year, with a 1.0% increase month-on-month, indicating a gradual recovery [4][48] - The load factor for international routes improved significantly year-on-year, primarily due to a low base from the previous year [4][48] - The industry anticipates continued pressure on international routes due to capacity management in domestic routes, which may lead to an oversupply situation [50] Airport Throughput - Major airports such as Shanghai and Shenzhen reported significant year-on-year increases in international passenger throughput, with growth rates of 25% and 31% respectively [55][63] - Compared to 2019, international throughput at these airports has also shown strong recovery, indicating a robust rebound in international travel [55][63]

Core Viewpoint - China National Airlines (601111) reported an increase in passenger turnover and capacity for May 2025, indicating a positive trend in the airline's operational performance [1] Group 1: Passenger Metrics - The consolidated passenger turnover (measured in revenue passenger kilometers) increased year-on-year [1] - Passenger capacity input (measured in available seat kilometers) rose by 4.5% year-on-year [1] - Passenger turnover increased by 8.4% year-on-year [1] - The average passenger load factor was 81.3%, up by 2.9 percentage points year-on-year [1] Group 2: Cargo Metrics - Cargo capacity input (measured in available cargo ton kilometers) increased by 2.2% year-on-year [1] - Cargo and mail turnover (measured in revenue cargo ton kilometers) rose by 6.2% year-on-year [1] - The cargo load factor was 41.5%, an increase of 1.6 percentage points year-on-year [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the aviation transportation sector [5]. Core Insights - The aviation industry is experiencing a notable improvement in passenger load factors, with April's load factor increasing by 2.8 percentage points to 84.3% year-on-year, driven by a 7.8% increase in capacity [1][2]. - Revenue management strategies are beginning to show positive results, with domestic ticket prices increasing by 11.5% during the week of May 5-11 [1][4]. - The supply growth in the aviation sector is expected to remain low, which, combined with effective revenue management, suggests a potential for improved profitability for airlines throughout the year [1][4]. Summary by Sections Passenger Load Factors - The three major airlines reported a load factor increase of 3.1 percentage points to 84.0% in April, with domestic routes showing a 3.9 percentage point increase to 85.3% [2][10]. - Spring Airlines experienced a decline in load factor by 2.5 percentage points to 88.2%, while Juneyao Airlines showed a strong performance with a load factor increase of 2.9 percentage points to 86.2% [3][10]. Capacity and Revenue - The total available seat kilometers (ASK) for the three major airlines and Spring Airlines increased by 7.8% year-on-year, indicating a recovery in capacity [10]. - Revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) also rose by 11.5%, reflecting a strong demand recovery [10]. Future Outlook - The report anticipates that the supply-demand structure will continue to improve, leading to a favorable environment for revenue management and profitability enhancement during the peak summer travel season [4][21]. - The expected low supply growth, coupled with rising ticket prices, is likely to support airlines' earnings recovery [1][4]. Stock Recommendations - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for several airlines, including China National Aviation (601111 CH), China Eastern Airlines (600115 CH), and Spring Airlines (601021 CH), with target prices set at 10.20, 5.15, and 69.10 respectively [20][21].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [4] Core Insights - The domestic airline industry has shown a significant improvement in passenger load factors during the off-peak season, with a year-on-year increase of approximately 3.2% in April [2][28] - Spring Airlines has notably increased its capacity for domestic routes, with a year-on-year growth of 11.2% in April, indicating a strategic shift in focus towards domestic operations [2][20] - The overall capacity for domestic routes increased by 2.3% year-on-year, while international routes saw a substantial capacity increase of 26.5% year-on-year, primarily due to a low base from the previous year [3][50] Summary by Sections Domestic Routes - In April, the overall capacity for domestic routes among listed airlines remained stable compared to March, with a year-on-year increase of 2.3% [12][17] - Major airlines showed little change in capacity, but Spring Airlines significantly increased its domestic capacity, while Juneyao Airlines reduced its domestic capacity by 10.3% due to a shift towards international routes [2][13] - The overall passenger load factor for domestic routes improved by 0.8 percentage points month-on-month and by approximately 3.2 percentage points year-on-year, indicating a better supply-demand relationship [28][35] International Routes - The capacity for international routes increased by about 26.5% year-on-year in April, with a month-on-month increase of 3.6% [3][50] - The passenger load factor for international routes improved by 1.4 percentage points month-on-month and by 1.0 percentage point year-on-year, slightly exceeding expectations [3][50] - The report maintains a cautious outlook for international routes, anticipating continued pressure due to supply constraints from domestic route management [3][50] Airport Throughput - Major airports reported significant year-on-year increases in international passenger throughput, with Shanghai and Shenzhen airports showing growth rates of 24% and 38%, respectively [58][63] - Compared to 2019, international throughput at these airports has also shown recovery, with Shenzhen airport achieving 120% of its 2019 levels [58][63]

Core Viewpoint - The announcement from China Southern Airlines indicates a significant increase in both passenger and cargo capacity and performance metrics for April 2025 compared to the previous year [1] Passenger Operations - Passenger capacity (measured in available seat kilometers) increased by 8.83% year-on-year [1] - Passenger turnover (measured in revenue passenger kilometers) rose by 12.14% year-on-year [1] - The passenger load factor reached 85.58%, an increase of 2.53 percentage points year-on-year [1] Cargo Operations - Cargo capacity (measured in available ton kilometers) increased by 14.46% year-on-year [1] - Cargo turnover (measured in revenue ton kilometers) grew by 6.63% year-on-year [1] - The cargo load factor was 51.38%, a decrease of 3.78 percentage points year-on-year [1]