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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
Shrinking Airfreight Traffic Points to Lower Freighter Values
The latest figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) point to an increasingly dismal airfreight market such that values of some freighters may fall faster than expected in the short term. The month of August actually saw a 2.7 percent drop in overall freight compared to August 2007.…

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October 13, 2008
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A340-300 Values Continue to Slide As “Last” Unit is Readied for Delivery
The recent dismal performance of the four engined mid-sized widebodies continues as the “last” -300 variant undergoes flight testing ready for delivery to a VIP, probably a Russian. Production of the A340-300 has not officially ended as list prices are still indicated and the type remains a part of the…

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October 13, 2008
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Boeing Strike Aids Lack Luster Values
Lack of New Aircraft Keeps Focus on Used Market While the Boeing share price may be dipping, the benefit of the strike at the U.S. manufacturer is to allow used values to remain resilient during increasingly uncertain times. The strike at Boeing, still in force at the time of writing,…

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September 29, 2008
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Residual Values of A330-200 Would Gain From Weight Increase
The further delay to the B787 as a result of the strike provides opportunities for Airbus to secure additional orders for the two A330 family and by proposing a material weight increase to the -200, residual values of the type are likely to benefit. The delays to the B787 continue…

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September 29, 2008
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New Turboprop Orders Falter But Values Remain Strong
The turboprop manufacturers may have secured notable new orders during the course of 2007 and even though this year has failed to live up to expectations, values for most turboprops remain undaunted. The first six months of 2008 has seen turboprop orders fall by a considerable proportion. The first half…

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September 29, 2008
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Market Activity Belies Uncertainty
While there exists considerable concern over a number of operators and the potential effect of another 30 operators collapsing, there continues to be considerable market activity in the used sector. Whatever the negativity of headlines, aircraft, particularly those in production, are still being traded with relative ease. Operators continue to…

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September 29, 2008
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Turboprop Rentals Dodge Market Uncertainty
The pressure on jet lease rentals is intensifying but for turboprops the market remains virtually unchanged. While the number of new order placements during the course of the first six months is disappointing (see above) the backlog remains sufficiently healthy as to prevent any material deterioration in new or used…

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September 29, 2008
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B737-800 Values Start to Ease
The strike at Boeing is ensuring that demand for used B737-800s remains strong despite the raft of airline collapses. However, the general market condition means that values have eased from their previous highs. The type continues to be viewed with considerable enthusiasm by operators and investors alike. This is due…

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September 29, 2008
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