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Bargain Basement Price for Late Build B747-300s?

The acquisition of four B747-300s by Russian carrier, Transaero, previously operated by JAL are likely to have been acquired for a knock-down price. The lack of affordable widebody capacity is prompting operators to seek alternative equipment. The Ripple Effect, whereby less desirable types are acquired for short- to medium-term use…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 5, 2007

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MD80 Values Struggle To Compensate for Stage 4 Kit

The values of the MD80, having experienced a significant and sustained decline over the past six years, have the opportunity to improve now that an improved Stage 4 noise kit has been certificated by the Federal Airworthiness Administration (FAA). Comtran and Jet Engineering have secured certification from the FAA for…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 5, 2007

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Absence Of 50 Seat Orders In 2006 Undermines Residuals

Massive Drop In Deliveries Increases Pressure The lack of orders and deliveries for 50 seat regional jets during the course of 2006 has increased the pressure on short term residuals in this potentially vulnerable segment of the market. Net orders in 2006 for the 50 seat regional jets amounted to…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

February 19, 2007

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Modest Upgrade To ATR Products Likely To Attract Premium, Not Discount

With production of the ATR42 and ATR72 scheduled to rise from 24 in 2006, to 44 this year and 60 in 2008, the market for ATR products remains sufficiently strong as to allow the improvement in performance to be viewed as a premium rather than a change in baseline specification.…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

February 19, 2007

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Only Major Delays Will Damage B787 Values

The values of the yet-to-fly B787 continue to rise as demand outstrips short-term supply and even reports of problems and supply chain bottle-necks have failed to dampen the premium now being applied to early delivery slots. The B787 has now secured over 450 orders. Values of the -8 are now…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

February 19, 2007

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Freighter Rentals Start To Rise Again

The sustained expansion of air cargo in 2006 has allowed the emphasis on newer freighter aircraft to be maintained, easing rentals upwards once again. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that members registered a 4.6 percent increase in traffic from 2006. This is a significant improvement over 2005 when…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

February 19, 2007

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Values Of Ageing Widebodies At Scrap Levels

Older widebodies remain out of the favor despite the strength of the market and the continued absence of capacity in key market segments. The market conditions of today - "the noughties" - differ markedly from those of a decade and 20 years ago. In the late 1980s, the collapse of…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

February 19, 2007

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DC9 Values Possess Little Relevance

Values of the once ubiquitous DC9 have continued to remain at scrap levels. The stretched version of the DC9-10 was initially designated the -20 although this was soon changed to the -30. The stretch was facilitated by the raising of the MTOW by the FAA which allowed the 80,000lb -30…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

February 19, 2007

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