SAS MD80 Retention Fails to Stop Decline in Values

October 31, 2005

The decision by SAS to continue to operating more than 80 MD80s is not expected to halt the decline in MD80 values. The large number in service and the weak financial status of SAS have persuaded the company to retain the aircraft despite the high price of fuel.…

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