Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for the aviation sector, highlighting potential long-term benefits from the civil aviation authority's "anti-involution" policy and the expected recovery in airline revenues [90][91]. Core Insights - The global aviation market is experiencing a normalization phase with a year-on-year increase in passenger turnover (RPK) of 5.1% in H1 2025, driven by a higher growth rate in international RPK at 7.0% compared to domestic RPK at 2.0% [3][5]. - The U.S. aviation industry shows signs of stabilization with a profit margin of 3.6% in H1 2025, an increase of 0.9 percentage points year-on-year, despite a 1% increase in revenue and a 1% rise in costs [30][32]. - The European aviation market faces uncertainties but shows potential for profit growth, with ticket prices fluctuating significantly due to seasonal factors [66][72]. - In Asia, key markets like Southeast Asia and Japan are witnessing a recovery in passenger volumes, with some airports exceeding pre-pandemic levels [78][81]. Summary by Sections Global Aviation Market Overview - The global aviation market's growth rate has slowed, with H1 2025 showing a 5.1% increase in RPK and a 4.8% increase in available seat kilometers (ASK) [3][5]. - The market's load factor improved to 82.5%, reflecting a 0.2 percentage point increase year-on-year [3]. U.S. Aviation Market Tracking - The U.S. aviation sector's profit margin reached 3.6% in H1 2025, with a 1% increase in revenue and a 1% rise in costs, including a 13% decrease in fuel costs [30][32]. - Ticket prices in the U.S. have seen a decline, with a 5.1% drop in inflation-adjusted prices from January to July 2025 [34][38]. European Aviation Market Tracking - The European aviation market's ticket prices showed volatility, with significant fluctuations in early 2025, but overall recovery in passenger volumes is noted [66][63]. - Major airlines like Lufthansa and IAG reported profit growth in Q2 2025, driven by increased ticket prices and demand recovery [66][72]. Asian Aviation Market Tracking - Southeast Asia and Japan's airports are experiencing a resurgence in passenger traffic, with notable increases in throughput compared to pre-pandemic levels [78][81]. - Key transit airports in the region, such as Singapore and Doha, also reported growth in passenger numbers [81]. Investment Analysis Opinion - The report suggests that the seasonal increase in passenger volume coupled with a decrease in ticket prices has been adequately reflected in market expectations, indicating a favorable outlook for airline profitability [90]. - The report recommends focusing on airlines such as China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Spring Airlines, as well as global aircraft leasing companies and airport operators [90][91].