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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
Emphasis on Larger Narrowbodies Points to Weaker Residuals for 120 Seaters
By ordering large numbers of A320s and B737-800s in recent years the average size of narrowbodies has shifted higher which has negative implications for residual values of smaller aircraft. The lack of orders of the A319 and B737-700 in recent years, and a shrinking backlog for both types, clearly indicates…

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September 23, 2013
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Q&A With Turbomeca CEO Oliver AndriesOlivier Andries, CEO of Turbomeca (Stand C20), spoke with Rotor & Wing in the lead-up to Helitech 2013 to find out what the engine OEM is bringing to the show and other recent developments.By Andrew Parker, Editor-in-ChiefRotor & Wing: What is your focus at Helitech?Olivier…

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September 20, 2013
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Cancellations & Possible Order Drought Will Not Impact Residuals Existing Record Backlog Expected to Cover Change in Orderbook Trends
The placement of significant orders in recent years, resulting in a seven year backlog for Airbus and Boeing, has the potential to be undermined by cancellations and an order drought but residuals are still not expected to be adversely impacted. Throughout the Great Recession through to today, aircraft manufacturers have…

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September 9, 2013
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Values of Ageing Turboprops Decline
The appetite for the older turboprops is declining such that values are being adversely impacted. The combination of advancing age and development of newer models has begun to affect the demand for the older turboprops. Maintenance costs, reliability and higher passenger expectations are forcing operators to consider newer types although…

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September 9, 2013
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Third Delay to MRJ Reduces Timeline Advantage Over Embraer’s E2
With the third delay to the MRJ being announced in August, the Japanese regional jet will have only a single year before the scheduled service entry of the Embraer re-engined E190 E2, thereby potentially limiting interest due to earlier delivery though values are not as yet expected to be changed.…

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September 9, 2013
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The A300-600R
Market Presence. The age and heritage of the A300-600R are clearly evident when compared to newer types. Even the EFIS cockpit, a trademark of Airbus, fails to impress. However, except for newer examples of the same type or the similarly ageing specification of the B767-300, no replacement existed until the…

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August 26, 2013
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China Engine Production Likely to Be Long Term Threat
The announcement that China is to produce a domestically produced turbofan engine within ten years, seemingly the same gestation for a Western built engine, raises the issue of when the engine will represent competition to incumbent manufacturers. The Comac C919, for which a delay has just been announced, has long…

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August 26, 2013
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Values of B777-200ER Continue to Fall Due to Zero Backlog
The values of the -200ER continue to fall despite remaining a popular aircraft for a variety of carriers though the age of the variant indicates that new offerings from Airbus and Boeing will see further displacement. The -200ER orderbook totals 442 for which none remain to be delivered. The values…

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August 26, 2013
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