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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
A310-300 Values Enjoy Stability
The values of the A310-300 continue to remain stable and may have actually increased slightly as a result of the absence of new equipment and the emergence of new operators seeking to exploit regional opportunities. The values of the A310-300 have experienced a significant fall since being priced at nearly…

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May 28, 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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Regional Jet Values Remain Stable
Despite the emphasis on larger regional jets the majority of values of jets in the regional sector continue to hold steady. The troubles of the U.S. majors seem to be largely over though large scale replacement and high fuel prices will likely cause some problems as will the weakening U.S.…

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May 28, 2007
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Slight Improvement in Lease Rentals
The prospects for the MD83 in the medium to long term remain grim but at least lease rentals have shown a modest improvement. Despite still being the most desirable of MD80 variants, the fortunes of the MD83 continue to falter. While the Ripple Effect has allowed the fortunes of other…

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May 28, 2007
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Improving Market For A330-300
Lease Rentals Main Beneficiary The fortunes of the A330-300 appear to be improving once again as the market seeks interim capacity until either the B787 or A350 can be delivered in quantity. This has allowed rentals of most -300s to exhibit a material rise in recent months. The A330-300 has…

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May 14, 2007
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A340-600s Continue To See High Sale & Leaseback Pricing
The market for the A340-600 in terms of new orders may be lacking but for those aircraft already ordered and being delivered continue to attract relatively high sale-and- leaseback pricing. The problem associated with relative fuel burn compared to the B777-300ER has led to a shortage or orders. Emirates cancelled…

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May 14, 2007
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B737 Classic Residuals Need To Reflect Replacement Cycle
Values of the B737-300 and -400 have enjoyed a material rise over the last few years but residual values need to accommodate the rollover of the fleet in the medium term. The values of the B737-300 and B737-400 have risen because of the lack of availability of newer aircraft. With…

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May 14, 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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