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Aircraft Archive: Airbus

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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Aircraft Asset Assessment: The B767-300

Market Presence. The B767-300 has an extremely limited market presence. The absence of orders and deliveries within the last decade has increased the expectation of difficult trading conditions. With only 10 operators, of which three possess more than 75 percent of the fleet, future demand for used units in a…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 3, 2008

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Engine Values Continue to Climb Due to Maturity

Values and prices of mainstream spare engines are enjoying a further rise as maturity bites and utilization levels increase. Investing in engines may require greater understanding of the risk than investment in airframes but the rewards can be greater and more sustained. In contrast to the associated airframe, demand for…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

March 3, 2008

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First Generation Stage 3 Rental Ease

The fall in interest rates has begun to have an impact on lease rentals. Financial uncertainty has also played a role in making the market more cautious, particularly where certain types carry greater risk. There are some older narrowbodies that continue to benefit from the Ripple Effect whereby the lack…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

February 18, 2008

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50-Seat Regional Jet Values Need Realism

There is no clear cut trend line in evidence for the 50 seaters. Production has all but ended demonstrating that the market has moved on and upwards while at the same time there remains sufficient interest in the type to keep availability at low levels. Despite the demand for the…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

February 18, 2008

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MD87 Values Fail to Inspire

The number of MD87s in storage underlines the lack of attraction of the type. Out of an original fleet of 75 there are at least 12 currently in storage. Values and rentals of the MD87 have therefore continued to slide as the type has been the focus of fleet replacement…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

February 18, 2008

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