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The B757-200: Base Values and Lease Rates in Decline, But The Aircraft Remains a Significant Player
As Boeing continues to grapple with its humiliating woes regarding the MAX family, I’ve decided to spotlight an aircraft that the company got right and which still enjoys a solid reputation: the B757. The 757-200 (the original version of the 757) continues to hold its ground despite its age and…

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April 8, 2024
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RB211 Engine Continues to Enjoy Strong Demand and Rising Values
Rolls-Royce is an iconic brand and one of its most important contributions is the RB211 aircraft engine. Despite the entry of many competitors, the RB211’s valuations have remained strong. The story of the Rolls-Royce RB211 began in the 1960s when Rolls-Royce set out to develop a new generation of high-bypass…

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April 8, 2024
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Demand for A300-600R in Freefall, With No Turnaround in Sight
The Airbus A300-600R, once celebrated for its pioneering design and efficiency, now finds itself grappling with declining demand and plummeting market values. First introduced in the 1980s, the A300-600R was a game-changer in the aviation industry. In 1987, American Airlines launched the extended range version of the -600. The -600R…

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April 8, 2024
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Wider Accessibility of Financing a Tailwind for Aviation Industry, Particularly Business Aircraft
  The recent recovery in large business jet demand must be placed in the context of just how far they fell out of favor in previous years due to the pandemic. However, conditions are in place that are favorable for the large business jet market. A key indicator in this…

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April 8, 2024
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Aircraft Operators Are Pursuing More Diverse Financing Options
A look at evolving aircraft financing methods in the post-COVID world of falling interest rates and burgeoning aviation industry growth. From traditional loans to innovative leasing structures, aircraft operators rely on a diverse array of financial instruments to procure their fleets efficiently. The prevailing trend of declining interest rates is…

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April 8, 2024
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B777F Values, Lease Rates Robust Amid Freighter Recovery
As the world’s largest twin-engine freighter aircraft, the B777F boasts an impressive payload capacity of over 100 metric tons and a range exceeding 9,000 kilometers, making it a formidable force in the air cargo industry. The 777F is the best-selling freighter of all time, capturing 35% of the large widebody…

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April 8, 2024
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The Decline of the A340-300ER 275T: A Second-Tier Aircraft Loses its Luster
The Airbus A340-300ER 275T continues to face an uphill struggle as second-tier operators have increasingly moved to more affordable twins and even new equipment. Values and lease rates for the A340-300ER 275T can only go in one direction — and that is not up. The A340-300ER 275T finds itself in…

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March 25, 2024
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The 727-200HADV: Gradual Descent of an Aviation Legend
The Boeing 727-200HADV is a testament to engineering brilliance and a pioneer in commercial aviation. With its distinctive trijet configuration and versatility, the 727-200HADV continues to hold a special place in the hearts of aviation enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. That said, the 727-200HADV is increasingly a relic when it…

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March 25, 2024
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