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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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B787-9 Values On the Up While -8 Premium Dissipates
The values of the B787-8 remain under pressure despite representing nearly 80 percent of all B787s to date because of uncertainty over the specification and performance. Two years ago the premium applied to the B787-8 amounted to some $10 million but today there is little such premium being applied. The…

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July 5, 2010
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Widebody Lease Rates Show Stability
The widebody market continues to improve with the demand for newer widebodies consistent thus allowing lease rentals to remain stable. The fragility of the world economy and the exposure of so many financial institutions to uncertain debts continues to make it difficult for lease rentals to experience a significant rise.…

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July 5, 2010
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Regional Jet Value Remain Fragile
The values of the 50 seat regional jets continue to remain under pressure as operators seek to contract operations still further. Delivery rates of larger regional jets have suffered as operators continue to preserve cash and perhaps even acquire turboprops as a means of achieving better economies of scale. However,…

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July 5, 2010
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Semi-Annual Jet Aircraft Value Listing
Values of Many Aircraft Still Expected to Fall in Near Term While values have still yet to bottom out, there is a growing need to determine when the next peak will occur as owners consider the most advantageous point for disposal. Cycles, in terms of aircraft values, are not consistent…

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June 21, 2010
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Assumptions
The listing of current and future values are based on the year of build. The essential assumption is that the aircraft are being sold as a single unit and between a willing seller and willing buyer for cash. The high and low figures for April 30 th 2010 current values…

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June 21, 2010
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