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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…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

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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Limited Airfreight Makes for Weak Values

The lack of significant improvement in the airfreight market continues to plague values with Singapore Airlines being the latest to announce that a B747-400F is to be withdrawn from service due to limited traffic. The peak Christmas period will soon allow operators to experience an improvement in traffic but without…

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November 19, 2012

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A340-500 & B777-200LR Values Fail to Deliver

Ultra-Long Haul Market Moves from Niche to Marginalized The trade-in of five A340-500s by Singapore Airlines, as part of a deal that involves the ordering of five more A380s and 20 A350s, is likely to cause more problems for the values of the ultra-long haul A350-500 and B777-200LR aircraft. The…

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November 19, 2012

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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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Lease Rentals Experience Further Weakness

The lease rentals of many newer narrowbodies continue to weaken as lessees experience improved bargaining power. The reason for lower rentals is due to the reconnection of the aviation industry in the latter part of 2011 to the wider economic malaise that still persists. Kingfisher has suspended operations as has…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

November 5, 2012

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Kingfisher “Cannabalization” of Aircraft Affects Values

The problems of Kingfisher have seemingly manifested in the cannibalization of aircraft such that the aircraft may need rework before aircraft leased by the operator can be operated once more. There have been reports that parked Kingfisher aircraft are missing components because the airline has used parts from one aircraft…

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November 5, 2012

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