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Aircraft Archive: Airbus A310-300
Rising Widebody Rates Outpace Values
While the rentals of older widebodies remain in the doldrums, those for newer widebodies continue to rise due to a growing shortage of capacity. The problems of the U.S. legacy carriers continue to counter increasing international traffic. However, with the relaxation of bilateral agreements and the stripping away of regulation…

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June 27, 2005
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High Fuel Prices Hasten Demise of Older Widebody Values
The high price of fuel is continuing to take its toll on the demand for older widebodies, with values experiencing further weakness. Far from stronger international traffic resulting in the acquisition of surplus ageing widebodies, the improved market conditions are allowing operators to seek replacements. With the high price of…

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June 13, 2005
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Recent Improvement Turns to Stagnation
The recent improvement in the lease rentals of out-of-production widebodies has not been sustained through the first months of the second quarter of 2005. These lease rentals for widebodies no longer in production have largely been a product of the rise in interest rates rather than due to renewed interest…

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May 2, 2005
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Freighter Values Remain Stable
The strength of the cargo sector is such that values of most freighters have remained unchanged or even experienced a slight improvement over the course of the last quarter. The traditionally lean first quarter has been replaced with sustained growth largely because of demand from China and a generally improving…

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April 18, 2005
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A310-300 Values Fail To Improve
Despite the essential cessation of production of the Airbus A310 and Boeing [BA] B767-200, the market for the two types continues to experience considerable difficulty. While it has taken some effort to place A310-300s, the market for both the passenger and freighter versions has not been devoid of interest. Because…

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April 4, 2005
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Older Widebody Values Find No Solace In Rising International Traffic
The demand for older widebodies continues to weaken as the high price of fuel forces operators to acquire newer, more fuel-efficient models. The parking lots are already full of unwanted older widebodies. Placement with second- and third-tier carriers is possible but usually only for shorter terms. With the cost of…

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March 21, 2005
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Rentals Show Rise by Default
The rise in interest rates has been the main cause of any improvement in the lease rentals of older widebodies. Widebodies no longer in production continue to face difficulty due to the sustained improvement of the industry. The combination of previous high levels of availability and storage combined with increased…

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February 7, 2005
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Values of Older Widebodies Continue To Face Harsh Environment
The increase in international traffic is allowing major operators to further improve the utilization of existing equipment and contemplate the acquisition of new aircraft. In contrast to previous recovery periods, operators prefer to dispose of older equipment, and values are inevitably being adversely impacted as a result. One of the…

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November 1, 2004
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