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Market Presence. The development of the B747-8I improves the operating economics of the type. Airbus indicate that the A380 currently offers a 15-20 percent efficiency improvement over the B747-400. The larger -8I makes the differential much more marginal. With the B747 perceived to be a known quantity and proven product…

By: Paul Leighton

September 21, 2015

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Turboprop Rentals Focus on New Types

While the leasing of turboprops remains profitable for lessors it is notable that such leasing tends to focus on the newer aircraft types such as the Dash8-300, -400, ATR42-500, ATR72-500/-600 as these can be more easily placed. Other types of turboprops are leased but a finance lease or traditional finance…

By: Paul Leighton

September 21, 2015

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Financial Market Volatility Has Implications for Values

The volatility in the financial markets, resulting from fears over Chinese and therefore worldwide economic growth, has implications for aircraft values in the event that stock markets fears are realized. The determination of aircraft values both now and in the future depends not merely on averaging limited and mostly absent…

By: Paul Leighton

September 7, 2015

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A330-200ceo Values Remain Under Severe Pressure

Even though IAG has confirmed orders for five new A330-200s of late, values of the type remain under pressure as age and a preference for newer and larger aircraft take hold. Airbus has acknowledged that pricing of new A330s is under pressure as production rates will fall to six per…

By: Paul Leighton

September 7, 2015

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Values of Turboprops Benefit from Leasing

The rise in interest in leasing of turboprop aircraft is having a beneficial effect on values as remarketing becomes easier. For the ATR72-500 Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has become a major player in the leasing of the aircraft. Safair also lease some aircraft as does ATR and GECAS. Jet Airways…

By: Paul Leighton

September 7, 2015

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Behaviour of B777-300ER Rentals Continuing Downward trend

The lease rentals of the B777-300ER have performed well since being introduced into service but with the development of the B777X comes the prospect of lower rates. The B777-300ER has been in service for more than a decade and as many leasing deals are based on 10-12 year terms for…

By: Paul Leighton

September 7, 2015

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US $1.50 per gallon Fuel Price Continues to Bolster Net Pricing of New Aircraft

The price of fuel continues to remain at low levels amid growing supply and falling demand but even the low price of fuel has not helped some airlines, both large and small, registering significant losses, resulting in fleet contractions and new aircraft acting as replacement rather than growth capacity. As…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

August 24, 2015

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Values Continue to Fall for Most Widebodies

Apart from the B787 and A350 values of nearly all widebodies have fallen as the market continues to prefer newer aircraft types. Values and Ratings courtesy of The Aircraft Value Analysis Company www.aircraftvalues.net, www.aircraftvalues.com. The Aircraft Value Analysis Rating (AVAR) reflects the considered suitability for asset based financing over a…

By: Paul Leighton

August 24, 2015

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