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Aircraft Archive: Airbus A318
Stage 3 Values Experience Modest Rise
Although Airbus and Boeing have announced a more than four percent rise in list prices, the intense competition between the two manufacturers ensures that any rise in values remains muted. The backlog of undelivered orders may be at near record levels, but values have increased by three percent at most…

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June 26, 2006
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Delivery of Last B717 Underlines Continued Weakness of Values
The delivery of the last two B717s to AirTran and Midwest Airlines provides little solace for values, in view of total production amounting to only 156 units. Although the B717 (designated the MD95 when launched by McDonnell Douglas) offered the potential to act as a replacement for the large number…

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June 12, 2006
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Airbus Seeks To Stimulate A318 Values With London City Capability
Airbus is seeking to boost the lack luster order book for the A318 by certifying the aircraft for use at London City airport, thereby offering operators a replacement for the range of BAe146s and other smaller jets that are currently being used. The A318 order book stands at only 86…

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May 29, 2006
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Sustained Narrowbody Orders Points to Higher Values
Sales Continue to Outpace 2005 Levels The first four months of 2006 has seen sustained demand for new aircraft, maintaining the pressure on supply and allowing values and rentals of most narrowbodies in production a measure of further improvement. Last year was a record year for the manufacturers in terms…

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May 15, 2006
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Rise in Older Narrowbody Rentals Slows
The rise in the rentals of older aircraft has slowed so that the preceding three months has seen only a modest increase. Some examples of narrowbodies no longer in production remain in considerable demand, which allows for rates to register a slight improvement. But the extensive backlog for newer products…

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May 1, 2006
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Rentals Continue to Show Improvement
The lease rentals of narrowbodies still in production have generally experienced further improvement as a consequence of sustained demand. The market for more modern narrowbodies remains as strong as ever due to the high price of fuel. Some estimates suggest the price of oil will soon push through $70 a…

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April 17, 2006
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100 Seater Values Continue to Langusih
The values of the B737-600 and A318 continue to languish as the orderbooks for both fail to breach the 100 mark. While Airbus and Boeing continue to book substantive new orders for the most members of the A320 and B737NG families, the orders for the 100 seat A318 and B737-600…

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April 17, 2006
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Stage 3 Values Continue to Enjoy Rise
The value of most of those narrowbodies that remain in volume production have enjoyed a further increase due to the extending backlog of orders and sustained demand. The record number of orders during 2005 for narrowbodies, not least for the Airbus A320 family, will likely make it difficult for the…

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March 20, 2006
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