Aircraft Value News [February 26, 2024] -

Issue: February 26, 2024

Business/VIP Jets Enjoy Strong Multi-Year Demand

Despite the resurgence of international scheduled services, there remains robust demand for specialized business/VIP aircraft, driven by discerning clientele seeking exclusivity and comfort in their travels. That said, there are considerations regarding corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements that cast a shadow on the use of such aircraft. Additionally,…

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February 26, 2024

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The Ups and Downs of the Airbus A380: A Lesson for the Industry

The Airbus A380 has endured a turbulent existence. Therein lie lessons for the aviation industry. The A380 double-decker superjumbo was designed to redefine the very notion of air travel. The aircraft boasts enhanced range and payload capabilities. The marketing pitch for the A380 rested in its ability to attract high-paying…

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February 26, 2024

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Lease Rates and Base Values of The A300F4-200 (Converted) Continue Their Slide

The A300F4-200 is fading into irrelevance. The following chart tells the story: The A300F4-200 (Converted): Glide Path to Obsolesence Lease Cost (US $thou) Date of Manufacture Low Mid High 1975 26 36 54 1977 27 38 57 1979 29 40 60 1981 30 42 63 1983 31 44 66…

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February 26, 2024

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The B777-200ER: Down…But Not Out

The B777-200 was the original type of 777, aka Triple Seven. It was first flown in June 1994 and entered service with United Airlines in June 1995. The 777-200 was designed to fly up to 440 people in a single class layout, with a maximum range of 5,240 nautical miles…

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February 26, 2024

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Interview with Richard Aboulafia on The MAX 9 and Boeing’s Future

Editor’s Note: To glean insights into the woes of the Boeing 737 MAX family and what it means for the aircraft’s values, I spoke with one of the most knowledgeable industry insiders in the world: Richard Aboulafia, managing director at AeroDynamic Advisory, an aerospace and defense management consultancy headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.…

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February 26, 2024

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Airbus Faces Opportunities to Extend its Lead Over Boeing

European-based Airbus cemented its position in January 2024 as the world’s largest airplane manufacturer for the fifth consecutive year, announcing that it had delivered more aircraft and secured more orders in 2023 than its American competitor Boeing. The global aviation market’s duopoly is increasingly lopsided in favor of Airbus. At…

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February 26, 2024

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