Aircraft Value News [July 28, 2025] -

Issue: July 28, 2025

AirAsia’s Big Bet on Airbus: A321XLR Takes Flight in Asia’s Aviation Boom

AirAsia’s commitment in July to purchase up to 70 Airbus A321XLR aircraft underscores the growing dominance of this next-generation jet. The airline’s move, worth $12.25 billion, also signals a deeper shift in the global aviation market, particularly in Asia. The A321XLR (Extra Long Range) is the latest and most capable…

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July 28, 2025

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Clear Skies, Cloudy Data: How NextGen Avionics Gaps Could Stall Aircraft Value Growth

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) ambitious NextGen air traffic modernization program was designed to revolutionize U.S. airspace with satellite-based navigation, real-time data sharing, and streamlined traffic flows. However, over a decade after its launch, the full promise of NextGen remains frustratingly incomplete. Critical gaps persist in the implementation of…

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July 28, 2025

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Keeping Aircraft Flying When the Power Grid Fails

As modern ATC becomes increasingly reliant on sophisticated avionics infrastructure, the stability of terrestrial power grids is emerging as a critical factor in aviation safety, efficiency, and aircraft asset value. The aviation industry is undergoing a transformative shift toward NextGen and SESAR technologies, which depend heavily on uninterrupted power to…

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July 28, 2025

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Clear Skies, Clear Data: How Avionics Health Monitoring Is Powering a New Era of Fleet Oversight

In today’s data-driven world, the integration of avionics health monitoring systems with national infrastructure is transforming how aircraft fleets are managed and maintained. This evolution isn’t just improving safety; it’s also reshaping fleet economics and driving up aircraft values. The crux of the issue is real-time connectivity. Traditionally, aircraft health…

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July 28, 2025

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Certification Countdown: Why the 737-7 and -10 Are Crucial to Boeing’s Recovery—but Far From Guaranteed

For aircraft appraisers, financiers, and lessors, the road to restoring faith in Boeing’s future production stability hinges significantly on two long-delayed aircraft: the 737-7 and 737-10. These are the final variants of the 737 MAX family, and their long-overdue certification is not just a regulatory milestone, but a strategic necessity…

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July 28, 2025

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Airbus Scores Big: Malaysia Airlines Doubles Down on the A330-900neo

The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, this month placed a firm follow-on order for 20 additional Airbus A330-900 aircraft, bringing its total future A330neo fleet to 40. The announcement, timed with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to France in July, marks a…

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July 28, 2025

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Decoding Aircraft Values - What’s in a Number?

When evaluating aircraft for sale, lease, or finance, it’s crucial to understand the different types of valuations in the aviation market. Here’s a quick “refresher” course: Base Value This is a theoretical long-term value of an aircraft, assuming stable market conditions and average maintenance. It’s the benchmark used in lease…

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July 28, 2025

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P&W Turbocharges Comeback with Major PW1100G Upgrade for A320neo Engines

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is preparing to roll out a major upgrade campaign in 2026 that could reshape the future of its troubled PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) program. The engine maker plans to retrofit in-service PW1100G engines, which power Airbus’s popular A320neo-family jets, with key durability enhancements drawn from its…

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July 28, 2025

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