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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
ERJ145 Values Face Pressures
Values of the 50 seat Embraer have fallen by some ten percent during the course of the last six months reflecting weaker market conditions for the type. The 50 seat market has continued to experience weakness as operators have increasingly moved to larger jet and turboprop offerings. The demand for…

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November 17, 2014
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AVACs Aircraft Ratings Face Downward Trend
Aircraft Ratings, first developed by The Aircraft Value Analysis Company (AVAC) over a decade ago and since becoming the industry standard, have shown a deterioration for some mainstream types in the latest October 31st 2014 and 47th edition of The Aircraft Value Reference. The latest update to The Aircraft Value…

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November 17, 2014
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B777-200ER Market Values Remain Under Pressure
Despite the limited level of availability and only a handful being scrapped market values of the -200ER remain under pressure such the next three years is expected to see a drop of more than 30 percent. The -200ER is no longer the desirable asset that it once was. Values are…

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November 17, 2014
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Aircraft Asset Assessment: A340-500
Market Presence. The A340-500 offered much when proposed. The four engines offered reliability and safety. The interior flexibility provided opportunities for operators and passengers. The aircraft fulfilled a much needed role in the market, providing an alternative to the B747 as well as allowing existing A340-300 operators an upgrade path.…

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November 17, 2014
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Lessor Reduces Depreciation Policy to 25 Years Plus 15% of Original Cost
The dash for new aircraft in recent years due to high fuel prices and the emergence of new carriers has caused the seeming earlier than expected retirement of used aircraft and this is beginning to work its way into the depreciation policies use by both owners as well as tax…

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November 3, 2014
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Values of A321neo Likely to be Enhanced by 97t Variant
The values of the A321neo are already achieving a premium above those of the B737-9MAX but the proposed 97 tonne variant will likely see a further improvement and reduce the potential for any B757 replacement from Boeing. At present there still exists no direct replacement for the B757, a type…

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November 3, 2014
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… While Freight Conversion Offers Prospect of Stronger A321ceo Residuals
The probable launch of a passenger to freight program for the A32-200 in early next year by EFW offers the prospect of better residual value prospects. The passenger to freighter modification could see conversions taking place in 2017 which would be some 20 years after the first unit suitable for…

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November 3, 2014
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Rentals for Newer Narrowbodies Remain Stable
The demand for newer narrowbodies continues such that the orders secured by Boeing in the first nine months of 2014 surpassed expectations for the year as a whole. Similarly, Airbus has continued to record new orders. Macro factors are now contributing to an element of stability for lease rentals as…

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November 3, 2014
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