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B777-200 Values Remain on Even Keel

With operators unable to find -200ERs on the used market, attention is inevitably being diverted to the lesser capable -200. Values of the -200 have enjoyed a rise though there remain a few examples on the ground. The combination of specification and condition can undermine overall attraction. The development of…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 31, 2008

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Aircraft Asset Assessment: B777-200

Market Presence. The B777-200 has experienced the fate of most initial variants of a new model -marginalization within the first decade of service entry. The difference for the -200 lay with the expectation that such an outcome could be avoided or at least delayed. Initial financings of the B777-200 made…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 31, 2008

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U.S. Fleet Contractions Has No Immediate Impact On Values

With the airline industry having pared costs to the bone, one of the few remaining options open to operators is to downsize the fleet and stop operating some of the less profitable routes. Having to deal with the effects of a weakening economy some U.S. airlines are having to come…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 31, 2008

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Annual Jet Aircraft Lease Rate Listing

Lease Rentals Remain Steady Despite Pressures Despite the growing uncertainties over the state of the U.S. economy and financial vulnerability, lease rates for most aircraft remains steady. Even with the fall in interest rates the appetite for aircraft is such that lease rentals remain steady, particularly for the more popular…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 17, 2008

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B737-900ERs Acquired for "$60 million" Each

In accordance with the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan the Turkmenhowayollary State National Service is to conclude the contract for delivery of B737-900ER to the total sum of $US 119.578,679 with Boeing. The aircraft are to be operated by Turkmenistan Airlines. At a unit price of $60 million, this…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 3, 2008

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No Hiding Place for Older Widebodies

Though there may be attempts to keep the older widebodies in the sky there are too many negatives to prevent operators from seeking alternatives. Values of newer widebodies may be continuing to enjoy a measure of stability despite the fragility of the financial sector but for the majority of older…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 3, 2008

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Freighter Rentals Maybe Easing?

The fragility of the world economy, notably in the U.S., has prompted a note of caution with respect to the freighter market. The most notable trend has been the diversion of traffic away from the air to container ships. The imposition of fuel surcharges on airfreight rates has seemingly had…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 3, 2008

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Conversion of B767-300 Begins in Earnest

Despite the appetite for the -300ER and consequential hike in lease rentals, the limited demand for the shorter range -300 has resulted in such a decline in values that conversion to freighter is now underway. The problems facing the B767-300 program are indicated by the order status. Only seven units…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 3, 2008

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