Aircraft Value News [May 28, 2018] -

Issue: May 28, 2018

Latest Aircraft Ratings Feature Fall for Outgoing Aircraft Types

The latest update to The Aircraft Value Analysis Company’s (AVAC) Aircraft Ratings indicates that the relative asset strength of the majority of aircraft still in production is set to decline over the next seven years, largely as a consequence of the service entry of new products. The AVAC ratings update…

By: Yelena Shamis

June 1, 2018

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Aircraft Asset Assessment

Market Presence. The performance and reliability of the aircraft has been matching expectations even if the engines have needed to be upgraded. It is no surprise that the orders for the B787-9 have now easily surpassed those for the -8. The problems experienced with the -8 increased calls from customers…

By: Aircraft Value News

May 28, 2018

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Values of B787-9 Stable

In sharp contrast to the fanfare that accompanied the rolling out of the B787-8, which then featured interminable delays, the development of the -9 and its service entry has been much more muted with good in-service performance underlining stronger values and obviating the need for high profile publicity. The values…

By: Aircraft Value News

May 28, 2018

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Heavy BizJet Values Recover

The period 2015-2016 saw the prices of the heavy business jets experience a significant fall. The arrival of new aircraft and the associated discounting as manufacturers sought to maintain production, inevitably exacerbated the situation. The fall though eventually led to such a significant gap emerge between the new and used…

By: Aircraft Value News

May 28, 2018

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Rentals Remain Stable Over Last Quarter

After a period of modest downward pressure, lease rentals of most types have experienced some stability in recent months. The lease rentals are provided by The Aircraft Value Analysis Company Ltd (AVAC) www.aircraftvalues.net or www.aircraftvalues.com. Rates are quoted in thousands of US dollars per month and exclude maintenance reserves. They…

By: Aircraft Value News

May 28, 2018

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Higher Inflation Raises Prospect of Changes to Residuals

The higher fuel prices are contributing to an overall increase inflation which will implications for values and lease rentals should this be sustained for any length of time. While there are a myriad of factors that affect aircraft values, inflation remains one of principal drivers though the actual type of…

By: Aircraft Value News

May 28, 2018

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Parked Aircraft Continue to Below 7% of the Fleet

The number of aircraft in storage or parked has lost much of its relevance over the last ten years whereas at one time, it was a crucial component in determining values. According to Jet Information Services (www.jetinventory.com) of the 28,626 commercial jet aircraft in service as of the end of…

By: Aircraft Value News

May 28, 2018

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Trend of B787-9 Lease Rentals Show Solid Performance

The enthusiasm for the B787-8 was always likely to be short-lived with the arrival of the B787-9 and to date the lease rentals of the former have disappointed whereas the latter has not. The backlog of orders for the B787-8 now number 91 compared to the 427 for the B787-9.…

By: Aircraft Value News

May 28, 2018

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…..As B797 Launch Draws Ever Nearer Affecting Residuals of Existing Types

Boeing is likely to have undertaken considerable work on the B797 even if the formal launch is not expected until next year. The entry into service date is still expected in 2025 although based on past performance of modern aircraft development periods, this could easily slip into 2026. To some…

By: Aircraft Value News

May 28, 2018

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Status Quo on Values Will Disappear By 2030

New Technology, New Types & Low Inflation Will Cause Residuals to Change This decade has witnessed a tumultuous change in value behavior and the next decade will likely see further significant alterations to the market and product structure such that existing residual value forecasts – particularly base value projections –…

By: Aircraft Value News

May 28, 2018

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