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Aircraft Archive: Airbus A320
Mexicana Disposal Highlights Limited Value of Early A320s
The displacement of early A320s in favor newer models is continuing as Mexicana appoints Jetscape, Florida, to remarket 10 V2500-A1 powered examples. The 10 Mexicana aircraft were built early in the life of the A320. The V2500-A1 engine is the less desirable variant in view of the need for more…

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August 17, 2009
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Values Keep on Falling
Finding green shoots of recovery may have become the new craze for politicians but for aviation, the focus is on survival. While the international sector, and therefore widebodies, is facing very tough times the regional and domestic markets are also experiencing shortfalls in demand and revenue. With operators having pared…

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August 17, 2009
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Older A320 Values Face Tough Times
Despite the still substantial backlog for the A320, the combination of the length of production and incremental improvement over the years is becoming an increasing. The events post 2001 amply illustrated the potential problems that can occur with another downturn. The need for lessors to place newer aircraft already on…

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August 17, 2009
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Aircraft Asset Assessment
The A320 Market Presence. With 162 operators the A320 enjoys an established base which is just as strong as any Boeing product. The large number of orders placed by the lessors underlines the faith in medium term residuals and lease rentals. The ability of Airbus to also penetrate the all…

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August 17, 2009
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Delta Places Further MD90s into Service But Values Unimpressed
The move by Delta to introduce further MD90s into service has not prevented values from continuing to decline. The considerable operating economics of the MD90 have always been recognized as being advantageous. The problem has been that the development of the MD90 did not progress to a family or aircraft.…

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August 17, 2009
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Semi-Annual Jet Aircraft Value Listing
Weak Demand Undermines Values of All Types There has been an appreciable change in the current and short term values of most aircraft types since the October 2008 issue due to the continuing difficulties of the financial markets and the recessionary effects of the global economy. The values were prepared…

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July 20, 2009
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Rentals Continue to Falter
The lease rentals of the more “desirable” narrowbodies – if indeed such a term can be used in the midst of the current malaise – continue to fall in the face of sustained problems. While there are still deals to be done, the raft of new deliveries, combined with significant…

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July 6, 2009
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B737-300 Values Face Further Falls
While there are some who expect values of the B737-300 to stage a recovery, the overhang in the backlog and the number of more modern alternatives now available suggest that there will be no such improvement. B737-300 Vital Statistics LAUNCH 03/1981 STANDARD MTOW 124,500lbs LIST PRICE N/A FIRST FLIGHT 02/1984…

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June 22, 2009
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