Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the aviation sector, recommending a focus on specific airlines such as Air China, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and others [77]. Core Insights - Domestic flight schedules have decreased by 4% compared to 2024, but show a 22% increase compared to 2019, indicating a further easing of domestic supply [7][8]. - International flight schedules are steadily recovering, with plans to restore to 81% of 2019 levels, while flights to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan have slightly decreased [7][8]. - The overall daily flight schedule for domestic airlines is projected at 17,500 flights, a 21% increase from 2019 [7][8]. Summary by Sections Domestic Market Overview - Domestic flight schedules for the summer-autumn season of 2025 are expected to average 16,100 flights per day, down 4% from 2024 but up 22% from 2019 [11][12]. - The total daily coordinated flight schedules are projected at 8,041 flights, a 21% increase from 2019 [11][12]. - The domestic airlines plan to operate 6,866 domestic routes during the summer-autumn season of 2025 [11]. International Market Overview - The average daily international and regional flights are set at 2,487, recovering to 81% of 2019 levels [51][62]. - Specific regional recovery rates include 78% for Australia, 26% for North America, and 84% for Southeast Asia [51][62]. Investment Analysis - The report suggests that external factors such as oil prices and currency exchange rates are improving, which could enhance airline profitability as domestic demand recovers [7][76]. - The report recommends continued attention to the aviation sector, highlighting the potential for revenue growth if ticket prices rebound [76]. Airline Performance - Major airlines like China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Air China maintain stable market shares, with slight variations in flight schedules compared to previous years [11][12]. - The report provides detailed statistics on individual airline performance, showing changes in flight schedules and market shares [16][17].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating to the aviation industry, indicating an expectation for the industry to outperform the overall market [1]. Core Insights - The Civil Aviation Administration of China released the summer-autumn flight schedule for 2025, showing a 3.3% year-on-year decrease in overall domestic flight slots compared to 2024, while international flight slots increased by 5% [1]. - The domestic flight slots for the summer season of 2025 are projected to average 16,100 flights per day, a 4% decrease from 2024, marking the first decline in domestic slots since the pandemic [1]. - Major airline groups are reducing more domestic slots, particularly on mid- to low-tier routes, with Sichuan Airlines seeing a 9% decline in domestic slots [1]. - International flight slots are steadily recovering, with an average of 2,487 flights per day, reaching 81% of the levels seen in 2019 [1]. - The report suggests that external factors such as oil prices and exchange rates are improving, and domestic demand is expected to recover, which could lead to a cyclical upturn in the aviation market [1]. Summary by Sections Domestic Flight Schedule - The summer-autumn 2025 domestic flight schedule shows a total of 6,866 domestic routes planned, with major airline groups maintaining stable market shares [1]. - The average daily coordinated slots are projected at 8,041, a 2% decrease from 2024 but a 21% increase from 2019 [1]. International Flight Recovery - International flight slots are recovering to 85% of 2019 levels, with specific regions like Australia and North America showing varied recovery rates [1]. - Domestic airlines are leading in recovery rates compared to international airlines, with domestic slots recovering to 85% of 2019 levels [1]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on the aviation sector due to strong supply logic and elastic demand, suggesting potential for significant performance improvement for airlines [1]. - Specific airlines recommended for investment include China National Aviation, Spring Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines, among others [2].