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Aircraft Archive: Airbus A380

Airbus “Blinks” As Stretch to A350-1000 Is Contemplated

With the development of the A350-1000 underway the suggestion that a stretch is being contemplated raises the prospect of a revision to existing -1000 values. The A350-1000 was previously viewed as offering the ideal capacity even though it accommodated fewer passengers than the B777-9. Airbus had indicated that there was…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

November 16, 2015

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Rentals of Newer Types Remain Stable

The international travel market continues to be stable but uncertainty surrounding the world economy is undermining the high yielding sector. The contraction of the oil business which generates so many business flights, particularly at short notice, has had a notable effect already. The larger widebody twins remain in demand sometimes…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

October 5, 2015

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Aircraft Asset Assessment: B747-200B

Market Presence. When comparing the B747-200B and A380, the chasm in terms of technology becomes all too evident. The three person flight deck; clockwork instrumentation; 1950s vintage structure (the B747 fuselage is a derivative of the B707); comparatively basic interior (though carriers Virgin spent millions on presenting the most modern…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

September 25, 2015

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Values of the -8I Continue to Tumble

The values of the -8I are sorely exposed to the vagaries of the market and as such have continued to deteriorate such that production may not last to the end of the decade. The market for the B747-8I, given the 51 orders and 35 deliveries, remains much more restricted than…

By: Paul Leighton

September 21, 2015

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B777-200LR Values Faces Marginalization Issue

The values of the B777-200LR are already under pressure but with no backlog and the last delivery having been made nearly a year ago, the prospects for remarketing used examples is likely to only worsen such that marginalization looms. The B777-200LR, along with the A340-500, were designed to eliminate the…

By: Paul Leighton

September 21, 2015

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Aircraft Asset Assessment

Market Presence. The development of the B747-8I improves the operating economics of the type. Airbus indicate that the A380 currently offers a 15-20 percent efficiency improvement over the B747-400. The larger -8I makes the differential much more marginal. With the B747 perceived to be a known quantity and proven product…

By: Paul Leighton

September 21, 2015

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Behaviour of B777-300ER Rentals Continuing Downward trend

The lease rentals of the B777-300ER have performed well since being introduced into service but with the development of the B777X comes the prospect of lower rates. The B777-300ER has been in service for more than a decade and as many leasing deals are based on 10-12 year terms for…

By: Paul Leighton

September 7, 2015

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Values Continue to Fall for Most Widebodies

Apart from the B787 and A350 values of nearly all widebodies have fallen as the market continues to prefer newer aircraft types. Values and Ratings courtesy of The Aircraft Value Analysis Company www.aircraftvalues.net, www.aircraftvalues.com. The Aircraft Value Analysis Rating (AVAR) reflects the considered suitability for asset based financing over a…

By: Paul Leighton

August 24, 2015

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