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Aircraft Archive: Airbus
…And Lower Escalation Also Affecting New Aircraft Values
The fall in commodity and energy prices as a result of the worldwide economic recession has seen a dramatic reversal in escalation applied to new aircraft deliveries such that used aircraft values are now being impacted. Six months ago the situation was the reverse. High commodity prices, not least the…

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April 27, 2009
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Freighter Aircraft Values Under Severe Pressure
The storage of two new China Southern B777Fs for an as yet to be determined period, underlines the severity of the pressure on the airfreight sector such that values of some freighter aircraft continue to fall. The Japanese Ministry of Finance announced that exports dropped by 46 percent compared to…

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April 27, 2009
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No Respite for Rentals
The lower price of fuel may have improved the cost side of the equation, the problem now lies with being able to fill the aircraft with reasonably high yielding passengers. The deterioration in lease rentals may be focused on the 50 seaters but the larger regional jets are also suffering…

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April 27, 2009
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Corporate Jet Values Continue to Falter
“Heavy Iron” Face Severe Pressures Values of corporate jets, previously perceived to be the “safe haven” for those seeking assured returns, have experienced a near 25 percent decline over the course of the last year with further falls expected. During the period 2003-2007 values of used corporate jets rose significantly…

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April 13, 2009
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Bombardier CS100 & CS300 Price Tag Bears No Resemblance to Values
The list prices of the CS100 and CS300 at more than $40 million are considerably above the net selling price. Whereas Airbus and Boeing can claim the 35-45 percent disparity between list price and net selling price is a function of history, the development of a new aircraft by Bombardier…

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April 13, 2009
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Turboprop Values Experience Modest Decline
A year ago the market for the turboprop appeared attractive. the price of fuel was rising on its way to record highs and despite the onset of economic weakness, the demand for turboprops exceeded supply. Values were able to register a period of stability. The market for turboprops has declined…

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April 13, 2009
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Assumptions
The listing of current and future market values is based on the year of build. The essential assumption, following ISTAT Market Value guidelines, is that the aircraft is being sold as a single unit and between a willing seller and willing buyer for cash. The high and low figures for…

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April 13, 2009
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Economic Contagion Precipitates Tipping Point for Values
Sharp Drop in Global Traffic Points to Fleet Contractions Forcing Down Values The tipping point for values has passed as the worldwide economic downturn translates into depressed demand for travel in all sectors. Values of virtually all aircraft are experiencing significant falls as operators seek to cope with much reduced…

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March 30, 2009
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