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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
Heavy BizJet Values Stable
The market for the heavy business jets is showing signs of improvement even if delivery rates are down in the first six months of this year, The drop in the level of availability is an important factor as this can lead to more competition among buyers. Even so the previous…

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August 20, 2018
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A320neo and B737-8 Lease Rentals Remain Below Expectations
The lease rentals being secured for new A320neos and B737-8s remains lower than might be expected, particularly where a longer lease to a good credit is involved. Despite the extensive backlog, high demand for aircraft and potentially higher interest rates, the lease rentals for the A320neo and B737-8 are not…

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August 20, 2018
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A340-600 Values Represent Disaster for Owners
The market for the A340-600 continues to deteriorate not aided by the increase in the price of fuel. With only some 15 years since service entry, the orders for the A340-600 before cessation of production represented a disappointment and has long since lost its attraction due to the popularity of…

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August 20, 2018
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Freighter Traffic Shows Steady Climb
While freight traffic continues to improve, the double digit growth seen in previous months has dissipated leaving freighter rentals to consolidate previous gains. According to IATA, airfreight recorded a much more modest 4.2 percent growth rate in May this year compared to May 2017. For the first five months of…

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August 6, 2018
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E190/E195 Values Lose Their Bite as E2 Muddies Water
Key Operators Move to Alternative Types The values of the existing E190/E195 have previously been suffering as a result of the significant improvements being made by the E2 variant but the market will become increasingly difficult as the existing units are retired. As the E190E2 is now in the process…

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August 6, 2018
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Assessment of Risk Takes on New Significance As Talk of Downturn Mounts
With the discussion over the cycle and the potential for a downturn taking on ever greater significance then the use of distressed discounting is becoming considered more frequently even if such an outcome has a probability of less than 20 percent. The level of discounting needed to dispose of aircraft…

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August 6, 2018
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Aircraft Market Assessment
Market Presence. The age of the B757 is clearly showing. At more than 30 years of age, the systems and specification are clearly at a disadvantage compared to newer equipment. The avionics for example require to be upgraded if they are take full advantage of new ATC opportunities and Rockwell-Collins…

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August 6, 2018
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Historical A320ceo Value Trend Shows Volatility But Also Some Resilience
The values of the A320ceo have experienced three major downturns but in contrast to some other types, have recovered and provided considerable asset strength for owners. The A320 has experienced a number of fortunes during the course of its 30 year history, ranging from a shortage to an excess through…

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August 6, 2018
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