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Chapter 2 Values Slide into Oblivion
The Chapter 2 types have been increasingly forced from center stage for nearly a decade such that the majority of those aircraft that are listed as being in storage are of a Chapter 2 origin. The values of such aircraft have been at scrap levels for some time and have…

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July 19, 2010
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Fokker 100 Values Succumb to Inevitable Decline
While the level of availability of the Fokker 100 may have eased slightly over the last few months there are nearly 50 listed as being in storage suggesting that permanent retirement of some example is likely. With an average of more than 17 years, the Fokker 100 may be viewed…

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July 19, 2010
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Aircraft Asset Assessment: F100
Market Presence. The total of 278 deliveries for the Fokker 100 represented something of a success for a European manufacturer though the number pales against the deliveries made by U.S. manufacturers and more recently Embraer and Bombardier. The orders secured from American, and the then USAirways, were considered important successes…

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July 19, 2010
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Values of Older Aircraft Types Continue to Suffer
The market may be showing sustained improvement in terms of traffic and orders but types no longer in production are failing to enjoy any recovery, albeit in line with expectations. Orders for the first six months of 2010 showed a significant improvement over the same period in 2009. A total…

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July 19, 2010
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Freighter Values Start to Edge Upwards
Sustained Recovery in Traffic Not Without Setbacks While values of passenger aircraft may require additional time before registering a rise, there are clear indications that values of freighter aircraft are already recovering. The values of most freighter aircraft are recording an improvement, albeit modest, as a result of the significant…

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July 19, 2010
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Values of B757 Continue to Suffer
Conversions Obscure Waning Popularity Values of the B757 are declining as the market for the type continues to be concentrated in the U.S. ad availability increases. Until the last two years values of the B757 were performing well, largely shrugging off the negatives associated with cessation of production and a…

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July 5, 2010
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More B767-300ERs Destined for Conversion at “$30 million” Each
The problems facing the B767-300ER have been further highlighted by the acquisition of three units from Qantas for conversion to freighter. The three aircraft – two of 1988 vintage and one of 1994 – have been acquired by Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). Featuring CF6-80C2B6 engines and a higher MTOW,…

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July 5, 2010
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Waning Values Will Likely See A340-500 Market
Values of the A340-500 have been experiencing a considerable fall over the last few years and with operators seeking to dispose of the type the focus is likely to be more on use as a VVIP aircraft. A new A340-500 is being completed for the State of Kuwait and with…

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July 5, 2010
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