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DHL Restructuring Will Have Little Impact on ABX DC9 Values
The restructuring of operations by cargo operator DHL, will have little impact on the values of the DC9 freighters currently operated by ABX Air. DHL has indicated that it will reduce its U.S. network commencing July, the contraction continuing for some 12-18 months. ABX Air currently provides 55 DC9s and…

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By: Aircraft Value News
June 9, 2008
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35 & 50 seat Regional Jet Values Face Testing Times
With the announcement that American will retire some 35-40 regional jets comes the expectation of further difficulties for the 50 seaters with the decline in values expected to accelerate as fuel costs rise. As part of Americans restructuring, the airline intends to cut mainline capacity by as much as 12…

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By: Aircraft Value News
June 9, 2008
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Turboprop Rentals Remain on Even Keel
The seeming disposal of large number of Saab 340Bs is a contrast to the recent trend of shifting capacity to the more economic turboprops but the majority of types continue to enjoy stability. The placement of new orders by SAS has provided a fillip to the Dash8-400 and orders continue…

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By: Aircraft Value News
June 9, 2008
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Prudence Re-Emerges as Airlines Contract
Though the price of fuel should see widespread problems for many, if not all, operators, the market is sufficiently robust as to keep any decline in values relatively modest, except for some types. Holes are appearing in the backlog of orders which is taking the pressure off values but with…

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By: Aircraft Value News
June 9, 2008
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B777-300ER Remains Widebody of Choice
The -300ER has been in service for only four years but has established itself as the most desirable of widebodies, aided of course by the high price of fuel.   B777-300ER Vital Statistics LAUNCH 03/2000 FIRST FLIGHT Feb-03 SERVICE ENTRY Apr-04 ORDERS (04/08) 368 DELIVERIES 141 BACKLOG 227 CUSTOMERS 25…

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By: Aircraft Value News
June 9, 2008
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A320 Conversions Provide Way of Avoiding Weaker Residuals
The move to develop the A320 converted freighter before excess availability becomes an issue should provide a means of stabilizing any future deterioration in values due to rising supply on the used market. The events of 2001-2002 saw a large number of mostly early A320s entering the used market such…

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By: Aircraft Value News
June 9, 2008
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Resurrected B767-300ERs Face Prospect of Low Residuals
Customers seeking to acquire new B767-300ERs as a means of bridging the gap until B787s are actually delivered will likely be disappointed with associated residual values. With yet another delay to the B787 comes the reality of a shortfall in widebody capacity for many customers. Airlines such as Air Canada,…

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By: Aircraft Value News
May 26, 2008
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Freighter Values Edge Downwards
With the media helping to initiate global economic weakness, air cargo operations are finding the market all the more difficult. While demand for newer freighters continues to outstrip supply, particularly with respect to conversions, older types continue to face problems due to the associated higher fuel costs as well as…

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By: Aircraft Value News
May 26, 2008
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