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Levels of Distressed Discounting Stabilizes

AVAC May-13 May-12 Apr-10 Jun-07 Apr-03 A300-600R 42% 40% 37% 22% 35% A310-300 41% 39% 35% 24% 40% A319 29% 28% 26% 14% 25% A320 26% 27% 30% 16% 30% A321-200 27% 27% 31% 16% 30% A330-200 26% 24% 25% 15% 30% A330-300En 21% 22%…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

April 8, 2013

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A320 Lease Rentals Improving

Rates for Older Examples Remain Under Pressure As a result of the development of the A320neo and availability of used units, lease rentals of the A320 have been under severe pressure in recent times but the trend is now being reversed as lessors gain the upper hand once more. The…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

April 8, 2013

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Fall in B737-600 Values Continues

The parting out of more than ten percent of the -600 fleet after only some 15 years since service entry is enough to force values of the type to fall further. Values of the -600 were placed “On Watch” status eleven years ago and the variant has become marginalized such…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

April 8, 2013

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Weaker Rates for Older Turboprops

While the rates for turboprops are in general remaining steady, the older examples are facing some weakness. The operating lease is not so prevalent as in the jet market with finance leases and loans perhaps being used to a greater extent. The independent lessors are focusing on the newer aircraft…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 25, 2013

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Increase in B737NG Transition Production Rates Will Do Little For Values

The need to generate revenues due in part to the cost implications of developing and the grounding of the B787 continues to see an increase in B737NG production rates just after Airbus announced that its A320ceo production would not increase beyond the current 42 per month. Even before the grounding…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 25, 2013

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Residuals of B777-300ER On Watch as Launch of B777X Imminent

The residual values of the B777-300ER are likely to come under renewed scrutiny as a launch decision on the B777X nears. With the announcement of the selection of the GE9X as the powerplant for the B777X, then the new aircraft is likely to be discussed by the Boeing board in…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 25, 2013

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Aircraft Asset Assessment: E170

Market Presence. The number of orders for the E170 at 193 represents a reasonable number and is respectable given the absence of an established operator base but is far less than the orders placed for the E190. This represents a concern for residuals but for the moment current market values…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 25, 2013

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Issue of “Taint” Takes on Greater Significance for Used Values

With a rising number of used aircraft coming onto the market buyers are becoming increasingly conscious of the issue of “taint” which can result in a significant reduction in value when compared to normal aircraft. The issue of “taint” arises when an aircraft has suffered a major incident that requires…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 25, 2013

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