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Aircraft Archive: Airbus A320
A330-300 Conversion Offers Hope for Residual Values of Early Examples
While the values of the A330-300Enhanced are performing well, the values of earlier -300s with lower weights are experiencing some weakness but at least some of the downward trend in the coming years could be partially arrested if the conversion program comes to fruition. The demise of the A320 passenger…

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June 20, 2011
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Pressure of Value Convergence Mounts for Narrowbodies
Values of Youngest A320/B737NG Converge on Oldest The issue of Value Convergence is likely to affect the current crop of narrowbodies in the coming years as the introduction of the A320neo nears and Boeing makes a decision on the B737NG replacement. Value Convergence is the process that mainly sees the…

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June 6, 2011
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Timeline of B787-10 Sufficiently Obscure As to Favor B787-9 Residuals
The continued dithering by Boeing over if, when and what form the B787-10 will allow residual values of the already launched B787-9 to be that much stronger in the period through to 2020, and possibly beyond. By having to focus on current difficulties, Boeing is taking a more measure approach…

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June 6, 2011
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B737-300 Values Continue to Falter
The market for the once ubiquitous B737-300 continues to be eroded and values are suffering from the problems associated with excess supply and limited demand. The values of the B737-300 have experienced a significant fall in the last few years. As predicted, aircraft out of production only have one opportunity…

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June 6, 2011
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Condition of Older A320s Vital for Values - & Parting Out
With such an extensive product life cycle a rise in the number being parted out is to be expected although much depends on the condition of the aircraft. An A320, serial number 443, has reportedly been acquired by Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace for part out. The V2500-A1 powerplant is the least…

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May 23, 2011
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Lease Rentals Larger RJs Remain Attractive
The demand for the larger regional jets, particularly those offering the improved efficiency of more modern engines, continues to translate into sufficiently attractive lease rentals to entice new players into the regional jet market. Unfortunately, the lease rentals for some 50 seaters are such that lessors may feel the urge…

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May 23, 2011
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Values of A319 Continue to Decline
As the 120 seat segment of the market becomes increasingly competitive, values of the A319 have experienced a further modest fall. A319 Vital Statistics LAUNCH 05/1993 STANDARD MTOW 141,100lbs LIST PRICE 2011 $77.7m $83.7m (neo) FIRST FLIGHT 08/1995 OPTIONAL MTOW 166,400lbs TYPICAL DISCOUNT 50% SERVICE ENTRY 04/1996 FUEL CAPACITY 6,300…

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May 23, 2011
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B737-900ER Values Lag Behind A321-200
Continental Switch to -900ERFails to Lift Values Despite the sustained move toward larger capacity narrowbodies as a means of reducing seat mile costs, the switch by Continental to the larger B737-900ER has failed to prevent current values slipping below those of the competing A321-200. Continental has just taken delivery of…

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May 9, 2011
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