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Aircraft Archive: Bombardier
Parked Aircraft Continue to Below 8% of the Fleet
The number of aircraft in storage or parked has lost much of its relevance over the last ten years whereas at one time, it was a crucial component in determining values. According to Jet Information Services (ww.jetinventory.com) of the 27,800 commercial jet aircraft in service as of the end of…

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October 2, 2017
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B737-900 Lease Rentals Experience Major Fall
The adage that bigger is better does not relate to the experience of the B737-900 in terms of lease rental behavior with the type seeing a major divergence from the smaller -800 within a few years of service entry. The B737-900 represented a major compromise when entering service in 2000.…

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October 2, 2017
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A350-1000 Orderbook Reduction Yet to Impact Values
United & Cathay Switch Orders to -900 The high-profile switch of orders from the A350-1000 to the smaller -900 by two primary customers represents a cause for concern with regard to values of the former if no new orders are forthcoming and if other customers undertake similar changes. United Airlines…

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October 2, 2017
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Values of Hondajet Compare Favorably With Larger Biz Jets
Creating not only a new aircraft but also a new airframe manufacturing entity devoid of government support is a daunting and rarely successful venture but Hondajet appears to have introduced a model that is meeting the needs of customers and in providing The time taken to bring the light jet…

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October 2, 2017
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Use of Maintenance List Prices Hike “Values” to New Levels
With the engine manufacturers continuing to increase list prices for spares by a rate far greater than inflation year on year the list price of taking an aircraft from half to full life has seen a significant increase that makes such an application of little use when considering an aircraft…

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September 18, 2017
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B747-400F Values Beginning to Stabilize
The market for airfreight has improved during the course of this year and there is some evidence that because demand has outstripped supply yields have improved and that this be requiring more parked aircraft to be returned to service. The B747-400F received its first order in 1989 and the service…

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September 18, 2017
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Older Widebodies Still Falling Despite Retention & Interior Refurbishments
The decline in values of older widebodies continues even as operators refurbish interiors to establish comparable comfort levels to newer types. United Airlines has recently introduced its upgraded Polaris interior which will feature on 14 of its 35 B767-300ERs but such investment is no indication that the value of such…

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September 18, 2017
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Scope Clauses Restrictions Seen As Easing in Coming Years Aiding RJ Values
The scope clause restrictions that have pervaded the U.S. aviation market for decades have the potential to be eased in the coming years which would aid the values of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet. Th development of the MRJ was delayed by a further two years in January this year until…

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September 18, 2017
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