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Aircraft Archive: Bombardier
Regional Jet Rentals Mostly Remain on Even Keel
The lease rentals of at least the larger regional jets remain stable although there is some age related deterioration. The larger regional jets continue to remain in demand such that those used aircraft that are becoming available are being placed with relative ease. With new regional jets being leased by…

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November 19, 2012
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CRJ200ER Values Continue to Face Downward Pressure
The values of the once ubiquitous CRJ200 continue to suffer in the face of limited and sporadic demand. While values of the ERJ145ER are managing to remain relatively stable, particularly those that have the support of the manufacturer, the trend line for values of the CRJ200ER remains negative. The values…

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November 19, 2012
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Fokker 100 Values Achieve Stability
The values of the Fokker 100 have achieved a measure of stability over the course of the last few months though this is largely the result of previous declines. The market for the Fokker 100 has experienced a variety of fortunes over the course of the last decade and for…

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November 19, 2012
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Lessor Sees Signs of Improvement for Some Narrowbody Rentals
Lease rentals for some narrowbodies have experienced a measure of weakness more recently but Fly Leasing, sees this downward trend either stopping or reversing. The market for narrowbodies, both new and used, remains fragmented with European carriers likely to face problems during the lean winter period. The financial difficulties of…

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November 19, 2012
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Most Engine Values Continue to Experience Stability – For Now
While values of complete aircraft continue to experience weaker trading conditions, the values of engines have largely achieved a measure of stability. The sustained level of engine values has been partly the cause of parting out for relatively new aircraft. Spare engine prices and engine spares seem oblivious to market…

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November 19, 2012
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MD11F Values Fade As Airfreight Market Remains in Doldrums
The stability for values of the MD11F once seemed assured but the lengthy depressed state of the airfreight market has increasingly seen the displacement of the type and values have inevitably experienced a notable decline. Nearly a decade ago the small package operators were eagerly searching MD11s for conversion to…

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November 19, 2012
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B777-300ER Values Continue To Rise But At Expense of B747-400
Production rates of the B777 have risen to a new high, reflecting the sustained increase in demand, thereby underwriting the increase in values. The production rates of the B777 have now increased to just over eight per month, up from the previous level of seven. This will result in the…

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November 5, 2012
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Widebody Values Feel The Chill of Winter
While the values of new A330-300s, A380s and B777-300ERs are managing to achieve an upturn trend most other widebodies are experiencing modest weakness. The international market continues to have some success but overall values of used aircraft are falling. The older widebodies are most at risk from the fall in…

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November 5, 2012
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