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Aircraft Archive: Airbus AIRCRAFT
Widebody Values Fail to Match Strong Traffic
The market for most widebodies continues to be at odds to traffic growth with values for continuing to fall. The arrival of new products and the divesting of older types is contributing to the lack luster nature of the widebody market. The virtual wholesale replacement of the widebody product line…

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June 11, 2018
AVN
Southwest Appetite for B737-700 Wanes Potentially Affecting Values
With the fleet of B737-700s being dominated by Southwest and in view of the very limited number of orders being placed for the type over the last decade, there exists a danger that used values will suffer as more come onto the market. Of the approximate 1,000 B737-700s in service…

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June 11, 2018
AVN
Latest Aircraft Ratings Feature Fall for Outgoing Aircraft Types
The latest update to The Aircraft Value Analysis Company’s (AVAC) Aircraft Ratings indicates that the relative asset strength of the majority of aircraft still in production is set to decline over the next seven years, largely as a consequence of the service entry of new products. The AVAC ratings update…

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June 1, 2018
AVN
Parked Aircraft Continue to Below 7% of the Fleet
The number of aircraft in storage or parked has lost much of its relevance over the last ten years whereas at one time, it was a crucial component in determining values. According to Jet Information Services (www.jetinventory.com) of the 28,626 commercial jet aircraft in service as of the end of…

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May 28, 2018
AVN
Higher Inflation Raises Prospect of Changes to Residuals
The higher fuel prices are contributing to an overall increase inflation which will implications for values and lease rentals should this be sustained for any length of time. While there are a myriad of factors that affect aircraft values, inflation remains one of principal drivers though the actual type of…

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May 28, 2018
AVN
Values of B787-9 Stable
In sharp contrast to the fanfare that accompanied the rolling out of the B787-8, which then featured interminable delays, the development of the -9 and its service entry has been much more muted with good in-service performance underlining stronger values and obviating the need for high profile publicity. The values…

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May 28, 2018
AVN
Rentals Remain Stable Over Last Quarter
After a period of modest downward pressure, lease rentals of most types have experienced some stability in recent months. The lease rentals are provided by The Aircraft Value Analysis Company Ltd (AVAC) www.aircraftvalues.net or www.aircraftvalues.com. Rates are quoted in thousands of US dollars per month and exclude maintenance reserves. They…

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May 28, 2018
AVN
…..As B797 Launch Draws Ever Nearer Affecting Residuals of Existing Types
Boeing is likely to have undertaken considerable work on the B797 even if the formal launch is not expected until next year. The entry into service date is still expected in 2025 although based on past performance of modern aircraft development periods, this could easily slip into 2026. To some…

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May 28, 2018
AVN