山河智能工作人员向《证券日报》记者表示："本次收购的飞机资产将主要用于国际市场支线航班业 务。当下，国际油价正在回落，航空公司利润增长，对支线飞机需求增加，正是公司扩大机队规模、提 升市场竞争力的有利时机。" 本报记者肖伟 7月7日晚间，山河智能装备股份有限公司（以下简称"山河智能"）发布的公告显示，旗下全资子公司 Avmax Group Inc.（以下简称"Avmax"）拟购置Qantas Airways Limited（以下简称"Qantas"）持有的16架 DHC-8-300飞机。 山河智能工作人员向《证券日报》记者表示："公司现有主力机型航程在1000公里左右具有突出优势， 适用于中小城市之间的航线，或者大城市与周边卫星城市的航线。DHC-8-300型涡桨飞机正适合北美、 非洲等山区或丘陵地区执行飞行任务。当前，全球航空业逐步复苏，支线航空市场持续增长，国际油价 正在回落，支线航空公司的租机需求看涨，正是公司大干快上的有利时机。" 湖南大学经济与贸易学院副院长曹二保教授向《证券日报》记者表示："2025年全球支线航空市场有望 呈现温和复苏态势。国际航空运输协会预测，2025年全年航空燃油均价为86美元 ...

Group 1: Market Position and Competition - The company emphasizes that regional aviation and high-speed rail serve different travel needs, with most of its routes not overlapping with high-speed rail lines [1] - Regional aviation primarily caters to lower-density cities, while high-speed rail connects densely populated urban areas [1] - The company has developed a regional aviation hub model centered around cities like Quzhou to enhance its route network [1] Group 2: Industry Growth and Demand - The overall airport throughput growth rate during the 13th Five-Year Plan period is approximately 10%, with regional airport throughput growing at about twice that rate [2] - By 2035, the number of transport airports in China is expected to reach around 450, with most new airports being regional [2] - The demand for air travel in regional cities is projected to continue growing due to rising economic levels and consumer spending [2] Group 3: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's operating revenue reached CNY 669,560,000, a year-on-year increase of 29.98% [3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 26,797,300, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 127.77% [3] Group 4: Operational Efficiency - The average aircraft utilization rate in Q1 2025 was 8 hours, an increase of 0.9 hours year-on-year [3] - The company aims to enhance aircraft utilization to reduce fixed costs associated with leasing and depreciation [4] Group 5: Regulatory Changes and Support - The revised subsidy management measures for regional aviation, effective from January 1, 2024, increase support for economically underdeveloped areas [4] - The new subsidy method shifts from passenger transport volume to actual flight hours, benefiting airlines operating regional routes [4] - In 2024, the proportion of capacity in subsidized routes increased by 4.4 percentage points [4] Group 6: Challenges and Solutions - The company faces challenges in profitability due to the nature of regional aviation, where low passenger volumes hinder route development [5] - Local governments and airports are collaborating with airlines through capacity purchase agreements to stimulate market growth and ensure economic viability [6]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][10][11] Core Views - The company has shown significant growth in revenue and profit, with a 29.98% year-on-year increase in revenue for 2024 and a 232.31% increase in net profit for Q1 2025 [5][10] - The company is expanding its fleet and opening new routes, which is driving growth in flight volume and improving fleet utilization [6][10] - The company is expected to continue its revenue growth trajectory, with projected revenues of 76.04 billion, 86.64 billion, and 94.42 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, reflecting growth rates of 14%, 14%, and 9% [9][10] Summary by Sections Recent Performance - In 2024, the company achieved an operating income of 6.696 billion, a year-on-year increase of 29.98%, and a net profit of 268 million, compared to a loss of 965 million in the same period of 2023 [5] - For Q1 2025, the company reported an operating income of 1.774 billion, a 9.78% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 82 million, a 232.31% increase year-on-year [5] Fleet and Operations - The company expanded its fleet to 75 aircraft in 2024 and further to 77 in Q1 2025, with a focus on new route openings and increased flight frequency [6] - The available seat kilometers (ASK) grew by 33.21% in 2024 and 23.73% in Q1 2025, while the revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) increased by 40.72% and 28.08% respectively [6] Revenue and Cost Analysis - In 2024, the company's seat kilometer revenue was 0.433 yuan, a decrease of 2.4%, while other revenue per seat kilometer increased by 83.8% [7] - The operating cost per seat kilometer decreased by 10.4% in 2024, with significant reductions in fuel costs [8] Financial Projections - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 701 million, 1.122 billion, and 1.388 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with growth rates of 161%, 60%, and 24% [10] - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is expected to decrease from 36.88 in 2024 to 6.86 by 2027, indicating a favorable valuation trend [10][11]