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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
Newer Narrowbody Rentals Improve Slightly
The lease rentals of newer narrowbodies have improved slightly as aircraft are returned to service but lessors are finding that some existing lessees are needing assistance in terms of deferrals and rent reductions. In the immediate aftermath of the depths of the Covid Event in April, some lessees sought to…

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November 23, 2020
AVI
B777F Values Experience Modest Improvement
The sustained grounding of many international passenger flights continues to focus demand on dedicated freighters although “preighters” are still in widespread use. The number of flights performed with a B747 freighter in March was 34% higher than in February, as the freight carried on this type increased by 48%. The…

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November 23, 2020
AVI
Recovery in Commercial Flights Stalls Constraining Value Improvement
Even as announcements regarding a vaccine provide a means of ending the crisis, the aviation market continues to show only a modest improvement thus preventing values and lease rentals from showing any meaningful recovery. On the 16th November 2020, there were 59,675 commercial flights, including freighters and preighters. This compared…

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November 23, 2020
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A321neo Values Wobble
Values of the A321neos already in service have experienced a considerable decline in line with other narrowbodies. There are some 70 A321neos still in storage but over 300 in active service, a reasonable proportion when compared to most other narrowbodies. Prior to the Covid Event, the demand for the A321neo…

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November 9, 2020
AVI
Aircraft Asset Assessment - The A321neo
Market Presence. With 72 customers for the A321neo the variant has exceeded all expectations in terms of orders and customers. Whilst not every operator will wish to fill the aircraft with 230-240 seats, the move away from even 180 seats is clearly illustrated. Operators are increasingly seeking to improve efficiency…

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November 9, 2020
AVI
International Flights Being Gradually Restored But Values Remain Weak
Values of aircraft continue to remain weak largely because demand is limited, and the number of flights continues to be a third less than in February. The 29th October 2020 saw 63,185 commercial flights compared to 91,852 flights as of 5th February. While the recovery in domestic markets, albeit aided…

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November 9, 2020
AVI
United $3 billion EETC 2020-1 Provides LTV of 50% & 45%
60% LTV for Spare Parts & Engines When Using Base Values While some EETC deals have unraveled during the Covid Event, United Airlines has launched a prospectus that incorporates aircraft, engines and spare parts without resorting to cross-default or cross-collateralization measures which provides some measure of comfort than if the…

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November 9, 2020
AVI
Values of A350-900 and B787-9 Start to Climb
    The international sector remains fragile at best but there are improvements even as some countries announce further lockdowns and curbs on international travel and this is allowing some values to recover from historic lows. The cycle was at its lowest in April when most passenger aircraft were grounded…

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November 9, 2020
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