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Summary of Huaxia Airlines Conference Call Company Overview - Company: Huaxia Airlines - Date: December 9, 2025 Key Points Industry and Market Performance - Huaxia Airlines' stock price increased by 30% from January to November 2025, leading among listed airlines [2] - Civil aviation branch subsidies reached approximately CNY 3,100 per hour in the first 11 months, a year-on-year increase of over 10%, and more than double compared to pre-pandemic levels [2][3] - The airline's aircraft utilization rate is expected to be 8.1 hours for the year, with a potential increase to 8.5 hours by 2026, indicating operational efficiency improvement [2][3] Operational Challenges - The company faces a shortage of captains, with a 20% gap for the C909 model, requiring 70 but currently having only 53 [4][11] - Maintenance issues with Pratt & Whitney engines affect operational efficiency, with 22 engines impacted; 15 are expected to be resolved by the end of next year [4][5][10] - Fuel price sensitivity remains unchanged; a CNY 1,000 increase per ton affects profits by CNY 450 million [4][26] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Huaxia Airlines reported a net profit of CNY 620 million, benefiting from capacity recovery and revised branch aviation subsidy management [3] - Average quarterly subsidies for the first three quarters were CNY 160 million, showing a year-on-year increase of over 25% [6][22] - The company’s asset-liability ratio is approximately 83.16%, with plans to reduce it to below 75% [24][25] Fleet and Capacity Management - The fleet size reached 78 aircraft, expected to grow to 80 by year-end, including 31 A320s, 33 CRJ900s, and 16 C909s [2][7] - Plans to dispose of CRJ900s while introducing 3 A320s and 6 C909s, potentially increasing total fleet size by 1-2 aircraft [7] Pricing and Revenue Trends - Ticket prices turned positive year-on-year starting in September, with an increase of 3-4% [4][6] - November's passenger load factor reached 82%, a record high, with an expected annual load factor exceeding 82% [6][29] - The company anticipates ticket prices to stabilize in 2026, maintaining a cautious outlook [4][18] Strategic Developments - Post-scheduling adjustments resulted in a 4.5% increase in flight slots, with significant growth in the Northwest (82%) and East China (nearly 40%) regions [8] - The company is exploring new markets in East and Central China, such as Quzhou and Wuhu, with potential for future operations [16] Competitive Landscape - Huaxia Airlines differentiates itself from competitors like Chengdu Airlines by focusing on branch aviation, with a lower proportion of trunk routes [12] - Despite competition in the Xinjiang market, the company maintains a stable operational network and government support [11][13] Future Outlook - The company aims to enhance aircraft utilization to nearly 9 hours by the end of 2026, with a projected capacity growth of around 10% [28] - The anticipated operational strategy includes dual aircraft operation with A320 and C909 models to reduce costs and improve efficiency [28] - The overall industry is expected to see continued improvement in passenger load factors, although Huaxia Airlines remains cautious about future growth [29]