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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
B757 Values Continue To Creep Upwards
Values of the B757 continue to edge higher, buoyed by renewed demand and absence of either alternative lift and a direct successor. The recovery of the B757 has been evident for the last 18 months. The type is now essentially being retained by the U.S. majors and even added to…

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June 11, 2007
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Freighter Rentals Remain Strong
The lease rentals for freighter aircraft remain strong despite some cracks appearing in the U.S. economy. The demand from other regions of the world continues to ensure that the market for air cargo capacity outstrips supply. The manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new freighters and…

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June 11, 2007
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Quality Examples Gain Some Credibility
Traders of older aircraft are perhaps the most experienced and savvy of the industry; they have to be. The aircraft being traded can easily result in profit or loss after perhaps months of negotiation. The aircraft in production may be flying off the shelves but for those trading in virtual…

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June 11, 2007
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B737-700 Keep On Rising
Despite pronouncements that the peak in values and lease rentals were reached nearly two years ago, material rises have been evident with the expectation of further increases. Though the market still focuses on the successful B737-800, the -700 has quietly established a solid market base, albeit partly at the expense…

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June 11, 2007
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Low-Cost Carriers May Wobble But Demand Remains Too Widespread
The spread of the low-cost model throughout the world has played a major contribution to the rise in value and lease rentals in recent years and even though some may be experiencing lower load factors, the net effect of the new market structure on residuals remains positive. Both Ryanair and…

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June 11, 2007
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A310-300 Values Enjoy Stability
The values of the A310-300 continue to remain stable and may have actually increased slightly as a result of the absence of new equipment and the emergence of new operators seeking to exploit regional opportunities. The values of the A310-300 have experienced a significant fall since being priced at nearly…

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May 28, 2007
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Increase Still Evident in Rentals
The peak in newer widebody lease rentals has yet to appear as this year has seen further rises. The demand for widebody capacity continues to grow. AirAsia has ordered 10 A330-300s and looks likely to convert a further five options for the type as it seeks to enter the international…

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May 28, 2007
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Regional Jet Values Remain Stable
Despite the emphasis on larger regional jets the majority of values of jets in the regional sector continue to hold steady. The troubles of the U.S. majors seem to be largely over though large scale replacement and high fuel prices will likely cause some problems as will the weakening U.S.…

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May 28, 2007
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