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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
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…

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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…

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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…

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June 1, 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…

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May 18, 2015
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B747-400 Values Face Severe Downward Pressure
The values of the B747-400 continue to decline to virtually scrap levels as operators divest themselves of the type in favor of newer and more efficient types. Ever since production of the passenger B747-400 ended in 2005 values of the type have been under scrutiny and have exhibited a significant…

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May 18, 2015
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ATR72-600 Values Remain Stable As Larger Variant Fades
The values of the ATR72-600 are expected to remain at current levels as discussions concerning a larger variant continue fade. Just as the jet manufacturers are seeking to increase capacity of existing equipment by offering slimline seats and different lavatory and galley configurations, ATR is similarly seeking to increase capacity…

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May 18, 2015
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Asking Prices for Airbus Aircraft Remain Realistic
While there continues to be some “enthusiastic” pricing with respect to the sale and leaseback transactions – approximately $300 million for example for a new A380 – at the other end of the spectrum, the price of older used aircraft remains more realistic. A 1989 A300-600R is being advertised for…

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May 18, 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…

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May 18, 2015
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