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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
A340-500 & B777-200LR Values Fail to Deliver
Ultra-Long Haul Market Moves from Niche to Marginalized The trade-in of five A340-500s by Singapore Airlines, as part of a deal that involves the ordering of five more A380s and 20 A350s, is likely to cause more problems for the values of the ultra-long haul A350-500 and B777-200LR aircraft. The…

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November 19, 2012
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Regional Jet Rentals Mostly Remain on Even Keel
The lease rentals of at least the larger regional jets remain stable although there is some age related deterioration. The larger regional jets continue to remain in demand such that those used aircraft that are becoming available are being placed with relative ease. With new regional jets being leased by…

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November 19, 2012
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CRJ200ER Values Continue to Face Downward Pressure
The values of the once ubiquitous CRJ200 continue to suffer in the face of limited and sporadic demand. While values of the ERJ145ER are managing to remain relatively stable, particularly those that have the support of the manufacturer, the trend line for values of the CRJ200ER remains negative. The values…

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November 19, 2012
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Lease Rentals Experience Further Weakness
The lease rentals of many newer narrowbodies continue to weaken as lessees experience improved bargaining power. The reason for lower rentals is due to the reconnection of the aviation industry in the latter part of 2011 to the wider economic malaise that still persists. Kingfisher has suspended operations as has…

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November 5, 2012
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Kingfisher “Cannabalization” of Aircraft Affects Values
The problems of Kingfisher have seemingly manifested in the cannibalization of aircraft such that the aircraft may need rework before aircraft leased by the operator can be operated once more. There have been reports that parked Kingfisher aircraft are missing components because the airline has used parts from one aircraft…

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November 5, 2012
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Residuals of B767-300ER Could Gain from FedEx Interest
The residual value projections for the B767-300ER have been facing downward pressure due to the prospect of accelerated replacement by the B787 once Boeing gears up production of the new type but with FedEx potentially seeking used equipment for conversion, the severity of the fall may be more limited. The…

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November 5, 2012
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Values of Early A330-300s Continue to Tail Off
But Values of New Enhanced Versions Continue to Ease Upwards The fortunes of the A330-300 continues to be tale of two halves with earlier, lower weight versions finding placement more difficult with the newer examples remaining sufficiently sought after as to allow new values a measure of improvement. The first…

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November 5, 2012
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B777-300ER Values Continue To Rise But At Expense of B747-400
Production rates of the B777 have risen to a new high, reflecting the sustained increase in demand, thereby underwriting the increase in values. The production rates of the B777 have now increased to just over eight per month, up from the previous level of seven. This will result in the…

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November 5, 2012
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