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Aircraft Archive: Airbus A380
Paris Provides Showcase For Optimism
Airbus Orders Temporarily Overcome Woes The record breaking orders announced by Airbus provide some respite from the difficulties that the Franco-German manufacturer is facing. On Monday, 18th June at the Paris Air Show, Airbus announced firm orders for 219 aircraft plus Memoranda of Understanding for a further 120 aircraft. This…

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June 25, 2007
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Delay To B787 First Flight Fails To Impact Values
Such is the massive demand for the B787 that the potential slippage in the first flight of aircraft will have no impact on values or perceptions. The rollout of the B787 is still due on the 8th July in front of thousands of guests and nothing is likely to prevent…

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June 25, 2007
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Strong Demand For Widebodies
The market for newer widebodies remains sufficiently strong as to allow values a measure of further improvement. Virgin and British Airways have announced their intention to start business-only operations. While some aircraft may be switched from existing services, they may face a delay in acquiring additional units from the manufacturers.…

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June 25, 2007
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A380 Residuals Face Challenge
The service entry of the A380 is finally only a matter of a few months away but long-term residuals are once again under scrutiny as the potential for a change in engine type is contemplated. Values of the A380 have experienced a modest decline as a result of the extensive…

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June 25, 2007
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Increase Still Evident in Rentals
The peak in newer widebody lease rentals has yet to appear as this year has seen further rises. The demand for widebody capacity continues to grow. AirAsia has ordered 10 A330-300s and looks likely to convert a further five options for the type as it seeks to enter the international…

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May 28, 2007
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Controversial Seat Counts Receive Revamp
The number of seats used in the estimation of relative operating efficiency by the manufacturers has been reviewed by Airbus as a means of narrowing the gap between fantasy and reality. Airbus has opted to reduce the seat count on the A380 from 555 to 525 as a means of…

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May 28, 2007
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A380 Values Remain on Even Keel As Emirates Consolidates Order
Values Remain Muted Compared to Other New Widebodies The discounting of A380 values as a consequence of the delays and uncertainty over orders seems to have passed as Emirates orders additional units, underlining the belief in the type by the largest customer for the type. The decision by Emirates to…

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May 28, 2007
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A350 Selling Price "Drops" To Match B787
The Times of London reports that Airbus has dropped the price of the A350-800 and A350-900 to $102 million as a means of securing orders and capturing interest. The 2007 list price of the A350-800 averages $200 million and the -900 $230 million. At a price of $102 million for…

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May 14, 2007
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