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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
Southwest Appetite for B737-700 Wanes Potentially Affecting Values
With the fleet of B737-700s being dominated by Southwest and in view of the very limited number of orders being placed for the type over the last decade, there exists a danger that used values will suffer as more come onto the market. Of the approximate 1,000 B737-700s in service…

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June 11, 2018
AVI
Latest Aircraft Ratings Feature Fall for Outgoing Aircraft Types
The latest update to The Aircraft Value Analysis Company’s (AVAC) Aircraft Ratings indicates that the relative asset strength of the majority of aircraft still in production is set to decline over the next seven years, largely as a consequence of the service entry of new products. The AVAC ratings update…

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June 1, 2018
AVI
…..As B797 Launch Draws Ever Nearer Affecting Residuals of Existing Types
Boeing is likely to have undertaken considerable work on the B797 even if the formal launch is not expected until next year. The entry into service date is still expected in 2025 although based on past performance of modern aircraft development periods, this could easily slip into 2026. To some…

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May 28, 2018
AVI
Status Quo on Values Will Disappear By 2030
New Technology, New Types & Low Inflation Will Cause Residuals to Change This decade has witnessed a tumultuous change in value behavior and the next decade will likely see further significant alterations to the market and product structure such that existing residual value forecasts – particularly base value projections –…

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May 28, 2018
AVI
Aircraft Asset Assessment
Market Presence. The performance and reliability of the aircraft has been matching expectations even if the engines have needed to be upgraded. It is no surprise that the orders for the B787-9 have now easily surpassed those for the -8. The problems experienced with the -8 increased calls from customers…

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May 28, 2018
AVI
Heavy BizJet Values Recover
The period 2015-2016 saw the prices of the heavy business jets experience a significant fall. The arrival of new aircraft and the associated discounting as manufacturers sought to maintain production, inevitably exacerbated the situation. The fall though eventually led to such a significant gap emerge between the new and used…

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May 28, 2018
AVI
Parked Aircraft Continue to Below 7% of the Fleet
The number of aircraft in storage or parked has lost much of its relevance over the last ten years whereas at one time, it was a crucial component in determining values. According to Jet Information Services (www.jetinventory.com) of the 28,626 commercial jet aircraft in service as of the end of…

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May 28, 2018
AVI
Higher Inflation Raises Prospect of Changes to Residuals
The higher fuel prices are contributing to an overall increase inflation which will implications for values and lease rentals should this be sustained for any length of time. While there are a myriad of factors that affect aircraft values, inflation remains one of principal drivers though the actual type of…

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May 28, 2018
AVI