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Aircraft Archive: Bombardier
Aircraft Asset Assessment -- B747-200B
Market Presence. When comparing the B747-200B and A380, the chasm in terms of technology becomes all too evident. The three-person flight deck; clockwork instrumentation; 1950s vintage structure (the B747 fuselage is a derivative of the B707); comparatively basic interior (though carrier Virgin spent millions on presenting the most modern of…

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March 5, 2007
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Secondary Market Stronger than Predicted for 50-seaters
Bombardier's Rod Sheridan, part of the company's asset management division, says the after market for the 50-seat RJ is much stronger than anticipated and, in fact, he would not have predicted the increasing interest among corporate operators. "Bombardier and Embraer did the right thing," he said, in taking exception to…

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March 5, 2007
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CRJ1000 Pricing Likely To Be Attractive Despite High List Price
The launch of the CRJ1000 at last offers a credible alternative to the Embraer 190 and even the 195 but with list prices some 20 percent higher than the competition, considerable discounts are still likely. The list price of the CRJ1000 approximates $41 million. This compares with $51 million and…

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March 5, 2007
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A380F Residuals Under Scrutiny As UPS Considers Order
Cancellation Could Hamper Fresh Orders But Would Boost B747-8F In the event UPS opts to drop its order for 10 A380Fs calculating both current and future values for the type will become extremely problematical. The previous cancellation of freighter orders from FedEx, ILFC and Emirates, emanating from delays in the…

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March 5, 2007
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PW6000 Powered A318 Values Likely to Continue to Attract Discounting
The imminent delivery of the first A318 to be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW6000 engines will do little to improve the relative values of the airframe/engine combination. The PW6000 powered A318 was due to be the first airframe/combination to enter service in 2002. However, a major redesign of the…

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March 5, 2007
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Bargain Basement Price for Late Build B747-300s?
The acquisition of four B747-300s by Russian carrier, Transaero, previously operated by JAL are likely to have been acquired for a knock-down price. The lack of affordable widebody capacity is prompting operators to seek alternative equipment. The Ripple Effect, whereby less desirable types are acquired for short- to medium-term use…

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March 5, 2007
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Absence Of 50 Seat Orders In 2006 Undermines Residuals
Massive Drop In Deliveries Increases Pressure The lack of orders and deliveries for 50 seat regional jets during the course of 2006 has increased the pressure on short term residuals in this potentially vulnerable segment of the market. Net orders in 2006 for the 50 seat regional jets amounted to…

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February 19, 2007
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Modest Upgrade To ATR Products Likely To Attract Premium, Not Discount
With production of the ATR42 and ATR72 scheduled to rise from 24 in 2006, to 44 this year and 60 in 2008, the market for ATR products remains sufficiently strong as to allow the improvement in performance to be viewed as a premium rather than a change in baseline specification.…

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February 19, 2007
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