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Aircraft Archive: Airbus A340-500
Aircraft Asset Assessment The MD11
Market Presence. In terms of historical values of the MD11, initially the outlook appeared promising, resulting more from the overall perceptions regarding widebodies rather than a judgment concerning the actual type. The initial problems regarding range resulted in some concern although it was appreciated that most new aircraft have their…

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October 15, 2007
AVN
In-Production Widebody Rentals Remain Strong
The lease rentals of the newer widebodies remain strong. The demand for efficient capacity has led not only to a spate of fresh orders but also the acquisition and lease of used widebodies. Lease rentals of most widebodies have managed to enjoy a further, albeit slight, rise due to such…

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September 3, 2007
AVN
Boeing List Prices Continue to Diverge From Actual Pricing
5.5 Percent Rise Suggest Rampant Market The rise in Boeing list prices, closely matching the increase announced earlier in the year by Airbus, points to a market that is close to over heating except that actual prices are fortunate to be rising by less than half the official rate.  …

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July 23, 2007
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Semi-Annual Jet Aircraft Value Listing
Strong Market Keeps Values on Even Keel The market for jets remains very strong such that values of the mainstream jets have enjoyed a further rise over the last six months. The considerable number of orders secured by Airbus and announced during the Paris Salon last month points to still…

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July 9, 2007
AVN
Strong Demand For Widebodies
The market for newer widebodies remains sufficiently strong as to allow values a measure of further improvement. Virgin and British Airways have announced their intention to start business-only operations. While some aircraft may be switched from existing services, they may face a delay in acquiring additional units from the manufacturers.…

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June 25, 2007
AVN
Increase Still Evident in Rentals
The peak in newer widebody lease rentals has yet to appear as this year has seen further rises. The demand for widebody capacity continues to grow. AirAsia has ordered 10 A330-300s and looks likely to convert a further five options for the type as it seeks to enter the international…

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May 28, 2007
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Airbus "Discounting" Exceeds 40 Percent
Gap Between List Prices & Values Widen Further The average 5.7 percent rise in Airbus list prices for 2007 has continued to exceed the improvement in values causing all values for new Airbus aircraft to be nearly half of the indicated list price. The list prices have risen by an…

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April 30, 2007
AVN
Widebody Values Continue To Achieve Stability
The widebody segment of the market, at least in terms of newer equipment, has continued to improve. While the focus of attention may be firmly on the extensive backlog of narrowbodies, the widebody segment is also experiencing a shortage. As the finances of long-haul operators has improved there has been…

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April 2, 2007
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