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Values of B787-9 Continue to Improve

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 airlines,…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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Aircraft Leasing Remains Strong Though Popularity Carries Risks - Fitch

The aircraft leasing sector is continuing to experience strong growth as a result of the improvement in airline performance, aided by low fuel prices, as well as favorable credit markets and attractive lease rates and margins according to a report by Fitch Ratings. The aircraft financing sector is expected to…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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Emirates A380 Engine Switch Advances Potential “neo”

The decision by Emirates to select Rolls-Royce engines in a switch from Engine Alliance, who have supplied its engines for the A380 to date, is significant because it offers a more balanced number of installed engines between the two engine manufacturers but more importantly potentially signals the development of the…

By: Paul Leighton

May 4, 2015

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Lease Rentals Stable

The airfreight market continues to show improvement and this has allowed lease rentals to remain relatively stable. A recent increase is due to the shipment of parts by the Japanese car manufacturers as a result of a recall in the US of millions of cars. The congestion at some seaports…

By: Paul Leighton

May 4, 2015

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Values Of A318 Experience Stability

Values of the A318 have experienced a significant fall in the last few years such that they have reached a measure of stability though some ten already having been scrapped. The last A318 has long since been delivered and as a commercial aircraft, the type has a very limited role.…

By: Paul Leighton

May 4, 2015

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Asking Prices for Boeing Aircraft Continue to be Realistic

While there continues to be increased emphasis on lease encumbered aircraft sales or portfolio disposals it remains possible for some types, particularly the older, to be remarketed on a standalone basis usually at reasonable prices. The Boeing BBJ market has been in existence for well over a decade and it…

By: Paul Leighton

May 4, 2015

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B787-9 Values Continue to Improve

In sharp contrast to the hullabaloo 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. Production rates of the B787-9 are also increasing which helps…

By: Paul Leighton

May 4, 2015

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B717 Pricing Continues to Exceed Expectations

The B717 may have been out of production for nearly a decade but there are some operators still eager to acquire the type which is leading to a modest improvement in market values and perhaps even higher pricing. The B717 has proved to be less successful for Boeing after its…

By: Paul Leighton

May 4, 2015

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