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Banning of Older Aircraft Expands As Korea Seeks 20 Year Limit

The issue of asset lives continues to be an issue for many owners given that aircraft are portrayed by some as having shorter lives than was previously the case, with the move by many countries to limit the operation of older aircraft contributing to the perception that older aircraft –…

By: Paul Leighton

June 1, 2015

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Ending of B737NG Production in 2018 Creates Residual Value Certainty

The extent of the overlap between B737NG and B737MAX production is likely to be no more than a year such that residual values can be calculated with greater accuracy particularly with respect to the few NGs to be delivered in 2018. Boeing has previously indicated that service entry of the…

By: Paul Leighton

June 1, 2015

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Values Continue to Ease Back

Orders for widebodies continue to be placed in numbers but the demand for older aircraft and the transition to newer types is leaving some types exposed such that values are facing a measure of weakness. Values and Ratings courtesy of The Aircraft Value Analysis Company www.aircraftvalues.net, www.aircraftvalues.com. The Aircraft Value…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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B747-400 Values Face Severe Downward Pressure

The values of the B747-400 continue to decline to virtually scrap levels as operators divest themselves of the type in favor of newer and more efficient types. Ever since production of the passenger B747-400 ended in 2005 values of the type have been under scrutiny and have exhibited a significant…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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ATR72-600 Values Remain Stable As Larger Variant Fades

The values of the ATR72-600 are expected to remain at current levels as discussions concerning a larger variant continue fade. Just as the jet manufacturers are seeking to increase capacity of existing equipment by offering slimline seats and different lavatory and galley configurations, ATR is similarly seeking to increase capacity…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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Asking Prices for Airbus Aircraft Remain Realistic

While there continues to be some “enthusiastic” pricing with respect to the sale and leaseback transactions – approximately $300 million for example for a new A380 – at the other end of the spectrum, the price of older used aircraft remains more realistic. A 1989 A300-600R is being advertised for…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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CFM Leap-1B Engine Testing Begins As Market Waits for Validation

The commencement of CFM LEAP-1B testing represents an important milestone as customers, operators, lessors and investors await verification that the smaller fan size required for the -1B can produce the necessary fuel efficiency benefits to effectively compete with the A32neo family. The LEAP-1B has been installed on the B747-100 flying…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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Lease Rentals Stable Despite Backlog

Based on strong traffic growth and a record backlog lease rentals should be rising but competition among lessors is still sufficiently strong as to keep lease rentals stable. The competition from newer lessors eager to secure market share as quickly as possible are allowing the less financially secure lessees to…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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