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Aircraft Archive: Boeing B717
Delivery of Last B717 Underlines Continued Weakness of Values
The delivery of the last two B717s to AirTran and Midwest Airlines provides little solace for values, in view of total production amounting to only 156 units. Although the B717 (designated the MD95 when launched by McDonnell Douglas) offered the potential to act as a replacement for the large number…

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June 12, 2006
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Boeing List Prices Exhibit Substantive Rise
Disconnect Between List & Actual Prices Remains Intact The average 4.4 percent rise in Boeing list prices continues to outstrip the increase in values, causing the differential between the two figures to increase. The lower and higher list prices recorded by Boeing reflect a range of available options and configurations…

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May 29, 2006
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Airbus Seeks To Stimulate A318 Values With London City Capability
Airbus is seeking to boost the lack luster order book for the A318 by certifying the aircraft for use at London City airport, thereby offering operators a replacement for the range of BAe146s and other smaller jets that are currently being used. The A318 order book stands at only 86…

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May 29, 2006
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Rentals Continue to Show Improvement
The lease rentals of narrowbodies still in production have generally experienced further improvement as a consequence of sustained demand. The market for more modern narrowbodies remains as strong as ever due to the high price of fuel. Some estimates suggest the price of oil will soon push through $70 a…

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April 17, 2006
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100 Seater Values Continue to Langusih
The values of the B737-600 and A318 continue to languish as the orderbooks for both fail to breach the 100 mark. While Airbus and Boeing continue to book substantive new orders for the most members of the A320 and B737NG families, the orders for the 100 seat A318 and B737-600…

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April 17, 2006
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Ending of A300/A310 Production Has Little Impact on Values
The announcement by Airbus that production of the A300/A310 will cease in July 2007 comes as little surprise and values are unlikely to be materially impacted as a result. The A300/A310 has secured a total of 821 orders over the course of more than 30 years. Of these, 803 had…

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March 20, 2006
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Stage 3 Values Continue to Enjoy Rise
The value of most of those narrowbodies that remain in volume production have enjoyed a further increase due to the extending backlog of orders and sustained demand. The record number of orders during 2005 for narrowbodies, not least for the Airbus A320 family, will likely make it difficult for the…

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March 20, 2006
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Lease Rates of Newer Aircraft Types Continue to Rise
New, Comprehensive List of Annual Jet Aircraft Lease Rates Lease rentals of aircraft in production have continued to climb as a consequence of improved market conditions and a shortage of quality, fuel-efficient equipment. Lessees have recognized that they need to pay for quality equipment. Rentals for the some aircraft types…

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February 20, 2006
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