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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
Rentals Remain Stable Over Last Quarter
After a period of modest downward pressure, lease rentals of most types have experienced some stability in recent months. The lease rentals are provided by The Aircraft Value Analysis Company Ltd (AVAC) www.aircraftvalues.net or www.aircraftvalues.com. Rates are quoted in thousands of US dollars per month and exclude maintenance reserves. They…

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May 28, 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
CRJ900 New Pricing Continues to Undermine Used Values
Despite the removal of the financial burden of the CSeries, the need to sell an ageing design continues to place pressure on Bombardier and this is impacting the price of new CRJ aircraft and the values of used units. American Airlines has placed a firm order for 15 CRJ900 aircraft…

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May 14, 2018
AVI
A318 Values Continue to Fall
The market for the A318 remains difficult as the type fails to meet the needs of many operators. There are some 11 Avianca A318s in storage with another 11 ex-Frontier already scrapped. There are still some leased by GECAS amongst others and a renewal of the lease with an existing…

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May 14, 2018
AVI
Market for Outgoing Regional Jets Weakens
The regional jets are experiencing just as much of a major shift in the product line as the mainline jets and this is inevitably having an impact on the lease rentals of the outgoing aircraft. The lease rentals for used aircraft have fallen as availability has increased and as more…

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May 14, 2018
AVI
Aircraft Asset Assessment
Market Presence. Values have fallen and continue to do so even as aircraft are scrapped and parked. As a member of the A320 family, technology is not an issue for the A318. The interior of the A318, providing a wider diameter than the competition, is attractive for corporate customers so…

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May 14, 2018
AVI
Prices of Large Business Jets Manage to Rise
Despite the lack of improvement in the net pricing of commercial jets, the business jet sector is performing better with new prices registering an increase as manufacturers become more disciplined in their pricing – and production. At the peak of production in the mid 2000s, the prices of new aircraft…

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May 14, 2018
AVI
Length of Lease Continues to Influence Impact Rentals
The LRM (Lease Rental Matrix), which determines the average lease length and the adjustment to quoted lease rentals to reflect longer or shorter terms, has seen an extension to average terms as demand continues to outstrip supply but the last six months has not seen any significant change. A long…

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May 14, 2018
AVI