Core Viewpoint - Chinese leasing companies have a limited share of leasing business in Russia, but they are benefiting from rising rental prices in other markets due to aircraft supply constraints as the global aviation market recovers [1][6]. Group 1: Company Specifics - Shanhe Intelligent (002097) received $29 million in insurance compensation for three aircraft leased to Russian clients, which could not be recovered since the geopolitical conflict began in February 2022. The net amount after deductions was approximately $22.97 million [2]. - AVMAX, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanhe Intelligent, had previously fully recognized impairment losses on the three aircraft, making the insurance compensation a non-recurring gain that significantly impacts the company's net profit [2][3]. - Another company, Rifa Precision (002520), reported that its subsidiary Airwork has six B757-200 cargo aircraft leased to a Russian client, with only one aircraft recovered so far, leading to an impairment loss of approximately 741 million yuan [3][5]. Group 2: Industry Insights - The majority of aircraft operated by Russian passenger and cargo airlines are leased, with a significant portion coming from overseas leasing companies, including several with Chinese backgrounds [5][6]. - Chinese leasing companies, such as Bank of China Leasing and Bohai Leasing, have fully recognized impairment losses on their aircraft stranded in Russia, with Bank of China Leasing reporting 17 aircraft and an impairment of $804 million [6]. - The rental prices for narrow-body aircraft have increased by 20%-30% compared to 2019, with expectations of continued growth in rental prices for twin-aisle aircraft due to ongoing production delays from manufacturers [7][8].