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Rentals Rise Despite Higher Fuel Prices
The lease rentals of in production widebody aircraft have generally risen over the last quarter due to sustained demand for capacity and the extending order backlog. The recent renegotiations undertaken by Delta Air Lines [DALRQ.PK]and Northwest Airlines [NWACQ.PK] point to a sustained improvement in lease rentals even for the largest…

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March 6, 2006
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Strong Demand for Cargo Overcomes Lean Quarter
The first quarter of the year is always a lean period for cargo carriers after the end-of-the-year holiday rush. But in this climate of sustained economic growth, there continues to be demand for capacity. The need for military lift has also played an important role in sustaining the demand for…

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March 6, 2006
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MD87 Values Near Scrap Levels
Values and rentals of the MD87 have continued to slide as the aircraft becomes the focus of fleet replacement. It is facing concerns over noise, the preference for newer types and rising maintenance costs. McDonnell Douglas sought to offer a competitor to the Boeing [BA] B737-300 by downsizing the basic…

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March 6, 2006
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New CFM56 Variant Set to Become the Baseline, at the Expense of Current Models
The testing of the Tech Insertion package for the CFM56-5B used on the Airbus A320 family, and the -7B powering the Boeing [BA] B737NG, is nearing completion. Introduction next year will represent a sufficient shift to cause values of existing powerplants to suffer a modest decline. The certification of the…

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March 6, 2006
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Lease Rates of Newer Aircraft Types Continue to Rise
New, Comprehensive List of Annual Jet Aircraft Lease Rates Lease rentals of aircraft in production have continued to climb as a consequence of improved market conditions and a shortage of quality, fuel-efficient equipment. Lessees have recognized that they need to pay for quality equipment. Rentals for the some aircraft types…

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February 20, 2006
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Market Optimism Sets the Scene for a Rise in Aircraft Values
Bumper Orders, Limited Production & Fuel Pricing All Contribute With the number of financial institutions seeking to participate in aircraft financing greater than the number of aircraft available for financing, there is an increased potential for aircraft values and lease rentals to exhibit a further rise during the course of…

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February 6, 2006
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Turboprop Successes Have Yet to Ignite Values
The year 2005 represented a remarkable turnaround in the fortunes of turboprop manufacturers, and this market adjustment helped to underline the long-held opinion among aviation experts that this aircraft type still has a role to play, albeit a lesser one than it enjoyed during its heyday. The orders in 2005…

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February 6, 2006
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Turboprop Rentals Maintain Stability
The high price of fuel continues to benefit turboprop lease rentals. The renewed enthusiasm for the turboprop is largely based on their fuel economy; in a period of high fuel prices and relatively depressed yields, it cannot be matched. The market for used turboprops has therefore much improved, prompting something…

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February 6, 2006
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