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Aircraft Archive: Boeing B737-300
Narrowbody Rentals Continue To Rise
As of the mid-year the recovery in narrowbody rentals seemed complete. Yet pressure on rentals remains as operators clamor for additional capacity. There is now an expectation that rates for most narrowbodies still in production have yet to peak. The fall in the price of fuel may not be sufficient…

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November 13, 2006
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Rise In A380 Break-Even Figure Muddles Values
Program Unlikely To Be Profitable - Until After The Arrival Of The -900 The problems surrounding Airbus, personified by the excruciating delay in the service entry of the A380, has increased the likelihood that the program will fail to generate a profit. The delay in the delivery of the A380…

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October 30, 2006
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Rentals Under Pressure Despite Rate Rise
The lease rentals of the older widebodies continue to decline despite the pressure of higher interest rates. While the drop in oil prices may have alleviated some of the adverse operating cost associated with the older widebodies, operators are conscious of the window of opportunity to seek alternatives and replacements.…

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October 30, 2006
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Narrowbody Values Remain On The Up
The market remains strong and values continue to experience a modest rise. Boeing has managed to secure over 700 orders since the beginning of the year, illustrating that demand is still high. However, not all newer narrowbodies are developed as equals. The lack of orders for some examples remains a…

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October 16, 2006
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"Offer Pricing" Offers Insight Into Trading Activity
Although the aviation market is far from transparent in terms of pricing, there are a number of sources which offer a means of gauging whether values bear any resemblance to actual trading activity. There currently exists no single source for reliable transaction data. Although ISTAT is seeking to establish such…

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October 2, 2006
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Rentals of Older Narrowbodies Stabilize
The lease rates of narrowbodies no longer in production have stabilized due to the continued focus on newer aircraft types. The market for aircraft in general has nearly reached its peak and with the increased focus on newer aircraft, older types are losing some of their attraction. In common with…

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August 21, 2006
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B737-400 Values Continue to Decline
Despite the absence of newer narrowbodies, values of the B737-400 continue to experience a decline. Over previous years, rentals of the B737-400 had been improving, but more recently have exhibited stability. Though the -400 lacks the payload/range performance of the A319 and B737-700, it still possesses sufficient attributes to be…

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August 7, 2006
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Demand for Fuel Efficient Aircraft Puts Pressure on Residuals
Accelerated Retirement Profile Set To Displace Current Types The high price of fuel, the endless striving for lower costs and a changing market structure are continuing to force operators to newer equipment at the expense of the old, potentially leading to the premature retirement of existing models. The latest Boeing…

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July 24, 2006
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