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Aircraft Archive: Airbus
A321neo – A Winning Formula
The values of those some ten A321neos already in service are remaining stable and even with the problems associated with the PW1100 engine, there is not expected to be much change in the near term with the type expected to be a clear winner for both investor and operator. The…

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October 2, 2017
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Parked Aircraft Continue to Below 8% 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 (ww.jetinventory.com) of the 27,800 commercial jet aircraft in service as of the end of…

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October 2, 2017
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B737-900 Lease Rentals Experience Major Fall
The adage that bigger is better does not relate to the experience of the B737-900 in terms of lease rental behavior with the type seeing a major divergence from the smaller -800 within a few years of service entry. The B737-900 represented a major compromise when entering service in 2000.…

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October 2, 2017
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A350-1000 Orderbook Reduction Yet to Impact Values
United & Cathay Switch Orders to -900 The high-profile switch of orders from the A350-1000 to the smaller -900 by two primary customers represents a cause for concern with regard to values of the former if no new orders are forthcoming and if other customers undertake similar changes. United Airlines…

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October 2, 2017
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Narrowbody Lease Rentals Fail to Advance Despite Strong Demand
Record Demand for Leases Creating Competitive Edge The demand for leased narrowbody aircraft continues to rise with the lessors failing to satisfy demand yet this has not led to an increase in lease rentals. Traffic continues to grow at above trend levels such that the demand for capacity, and therefore…

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September 18, 2017
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Values of Regional Exhibit Modest Decline
Even though the regional jet is transitioning towards new types values of existing models are holding up reasonably well though the 70 seaters are facing pressures as the market moves towards larger types and as the age profile increases leading to greater availability. Values are in Millions of US Dollars…

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September 18, 2017
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Turboprop Rentals See Premium Over Jets
The market for turboprops continues to enjoy sustained demand with the newer aircraft types such as the ATR and Dash8 aircraft transitioning with relative ease between lessees. The advantage of turboprop leasing over jet leasing focuses on lesser competition such that lease rentals can be relatively higher. With the interiors…

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September 18, 2017
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Use of Maintenance List Prices Hike “Values” to New Levels
With the engine manufacturers continuing to increase list prices for spares by a rate far greater than inflation year on year the list price of taking an aircraft from half to full life has seen a significant increase that makes such an application of little use when considering an aircraft…

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September 18, 2017
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