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50 Seat Market Remains Under Pressure

As might be expected lease rentals of 50 seaters continue to experience considerable adverse pressure as replacement becomes more of a necessity. With United opting to replace 50 seaters with A319s there is a growing appreciation that the 50 seat segment is not only under pressure as a result of…

By: Paul Leighton

June 1, 2015

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Values & Rentals Restrained by Fragile Market Conditions

Apart from a few notable exceptions values and lease rentals have not exhibited any improvement over the course of the last few months despite a still record backlog and reasonably strong traffic growth. There would seem to be a number of positive factors that should contribute to a rise in…

By: Paul Leighton

June 1, 2015

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Aircraft Asset Assessment: CRJ1000

Market Presence. The number of orders for the CRJ1000 remains disappointing. By comparison orders for the E190 number 575 with a backlog of some 60 aircraft. There was always expected to be a limited number of orders given the prescriptive nature of scope clauses in the US but with only…

By: Aircraft Value News

June 1, 2015

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CFM Leap-1B Engine Testing Begins As Market Waits for Validation

The commencement of CFM LEAP-1B testing represents an important milestone as customers, operators, lessors and investors await verification that the smaller fan size required for the -1B can produce the necessary fuel efficiency benefits to effectively compete with the A32neo family. The LEAP-1B has been installed on the B747-100 flying…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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Lease Rentals Stable Despite Backlog

Based on strong traffic growth and a record backlog lease rentals should be rising but competition among lessors is still sufficiently strong as to keep lease rentals stable. The competition from newer lessors eager to secure market share as quickly as possible are allowing the less financially secure lessees to…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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Values of B787-9 Continue to Improve

In sharp contrast to the fanfare that accompanied the rolling out of the B787-8, which then featured interminable delays, the development of the -9 and its service entry has been much more muted with good in-service performance underlining stronger values and obviating the need for high profile publicity. The airlines,…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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Aircraft Leasing Remains Strong Though Popularity Carries Risks - Fitch

The aircraft leasing sector is continuing to experience strong growth as a result of the improvement in airline performance, aided by low fuel prices, as well as favorable credit markets and attractive lease rates and margins according to a report by Fitch Ratings. The aircraft financing sector is expected to…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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Values Continue to Ease Back

Orders for widebodies continue to be placed in numbers but the demand for older aircraft and the transition to newer types is leaving some types exposed such that values are facing a measure of weakness. Values and Ratings courtesy of The Aircraft Value Analysis Company www.aircraftvalues.net, www.aircraftvalues.com. The Aircraft Value…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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