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Aircraft Archive: Airbus A340-300
3.5 Percent Rise In Boeing List Prices Widens Gap With Real Pricing
Net Pricing Contained by Strong Competition The hike in Boeing [BA] list prices exceeds that of the general U.S. inflation rate by a factor of three and that of net pricing by a factor of two increasing the gap between list and real pricing. Boeing Model 2004 AV 2005 LOW…

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August 22, 2005
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Changing Product Lineup Requires Appreciation of Residual Value Dynamics
The introduction of a plethora of new models in the coming years increases the need to compensate the existing residual values of current models. A failure to do so would lead to a seemingly rapid decline in values upon service entry of the new models. New offerings from manufacturers have…

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August 8, 2005
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B777-200ER Values Remain Stable
The Boeing [BA] B777-200ER continues to be viewed with considerable enthusiasm, so much so that values remain relatively stable. The expansion of the customer base in recent years coupled with the ongoing popularity have persuaded financial institutions to participate in sale and leasebacks and other financing instruments. However, over the…

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August 8, 2005
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Airbus List Prices Rise Above Inflation
But Net Pricing Stagnates Airbus list prices have risen by an average of 4 percent between 2004 and 2005, reflecting increased material and labor costs, but the actual prices customers are paying are unlikely to have increased by 1 to 2 percent or more. In other words, the increase in…

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July 11, 2005
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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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Strong International Demand Lifts U.S. Leasing Companies Out Of Slump
The U.S. aircraft leasing industry is poised for a substantial comeback in coming years following a severe slump after 9/11. The brisk resurgence of demand for widebody and narrowbody aircraft is coming from countries such as China and India, as well as those in the Middle East and Europe. Some…

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May 30, 2005
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Widebody Values Experience Sporadic Increase
The first quarter of any year is usually the leanest in terms of revenue for operators and demand for aircraft. While the market overall is continuing to enjoy sustained growth, the high sustained high price of fuel has taken its toll on the finances of operators. The continued fragility of…

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May 2, 2005
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Long Term B777-200ER Residuals Feel Effects of B787/A350 Incursion
The long-term residual values of the Boeing [BA] B777-200ER are beginning to shift downward as the effects of the introduction of the B787 and Airbus A350 begin to have an impact. Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is reportedly already interested in the B787-9, particularly if the two-class capacity is increased nearer…

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April 18, 2005
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