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The Little Jets That Could: Why the A319neo and 737 MAX 7 Still Matter

Bigger may dominate the headlines, but smaller is proving surprisingly valuable in today’s narrowbody market. While airlines and lessors understandably focus on the Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737 MAX 8, their smaller siblings, the A319neo and 737 MAX 7, occupy a niche that remains strategically important. Neither aircraft has generated…

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July 27, 2026

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Video Q&A: New Drone Tech, Explained by a Top Expert

Editor’s Note: I recently conducted a video interview with James McDanolds, Director of Uncrewed Technology Programs at the Sonoran Desert Institute. The following article is a transcript edited for concision. My questions are in bold. To watch the full video Q&A, visit: www.aircraftvaluenews.com/video/ From your vantage point, James, which UAS…

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July 27, 2026

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Boeing Regains FAA Certification Authority

Boeing has crossed another important threshold in its effort to rebuild trust with regulators, airlines and the flying public. Beginning next week, the aerospace giant will once again assume responsibility for issuing final airworthiness certifications on its 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, ending a period of direct federal oversight…

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July 27, 2026

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Capacity Without Compromise: The A330-900neo and B787-10 Find Their Sweet Spot

The race for long-haul supremacy is often portrayed as a contest of maximum range, but many airlines are asking a different question. Rather than flying farther, they want to fly smarter. That shift has created fresh opportunities for two aircraft that occupy an increasingly attractive middle ground: the A330-900neo and…

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July 27, 2026

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Cargo's Middle Children: The A330-300P2F and 767-300BCF Are Gaining Ground

The air cargo market has always rewarded flexibility. While large freighters capture attention with their impressive payloads and long-range capability, a shift is taking place in the middle of the market. Airlines, integrators, and logistics providers increasingly need aircraft that can match regional demand, control operating costs, and provide capacity…

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July 27, 2026

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The Superjumbo Question: Why the 777-300ER and A380-800 Follow Different Paths

Few aircraft illustrate the changing economics of aviation better than the B777-300ER and A380-800. Both were designed during an era when airlines expected international traffic growth to concentrate around large hubs and high-capacity aircraft. Yet their post-pandemic trajectories could hardly be more different. The 777-300ER has emerged as one of…

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July 27, 2026

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Yesterday's Narrowbodies, Today's Cash Generators: The A320-200 and B737-800 Refuse to Fade Away

The A320-200 and B737-800 have spent years being labeled as yesterday’s technology, gradually expected to give way to newer-generation replacements. Yet both aircraft continue proving that a well-positioned asset can remain commercially relevant long after the spotlight moves elsewhere. The A320-200 and B737-800 share many characteristics that explain their staying…

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July 27, 2026

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Long Legs, Lean Economics: Three Niche Narrowbodies, Examined

The global single-aisle market has long revolved around the highest-volume aircraft. Yet in mid-2026, some of the most interesting valuation stories are unfolding among aircraft that occupy smaller but strategically important niches. The Airbus A321XLR, A319neo, and Boeing 737 MAX 10 represent three distinct approaches to maximizing narrowbody economics, each…

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July 13, 2026

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