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Aircraft Archive: Boeing B737-400
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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Values of Newer Aircraft Types Continue to Rise
The Results of Our Semi-Annual Jet Aircraft Value Listing While both Airbus and Boeing secured substantial orders during 2005, the year 2006 has not been so kind to beleaguered Airbus. Lack of orders, problems facing four-engine widebodies, delays in the A380, uncertainty over the A350/A370, and the forced resignations of…

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July 10, 2006
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Stage 3 Values Experience Modest Rise
Although Airbus and Boeing have announced a more than four percent rise in list prices, the intense competition between the two manufacturers ensures that any rise in values remains muted. The backlog of undelivered orders may be at near record levels, but values have increased by three percent at most…

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June 26, 2006
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Rise in Older Narrowbody Rentals Slows
The rise in the rentals of older aircraft has slowed so that the preceding three months has seen only a modest increase. Some examples of narrowbodies no longer in production remain in considerable demand, which allows for rates to register a slight improvement. But the extensive backlog for newer products…

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May 1, 2006
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Junkyard Beckons MD82s
Whatever the perceived opportunities that the MD82 offers in terms of lower capital costs, operators continue to dispose of the type in favor of newer, more efficient, equipment. Around seven years ago, the lack of availability and relative strength of the airline industry prevented values of the MD80 from sliding…

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May 1, 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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Rentals Reach Their Zenith
The revival in the fortunes of out of production narrowbody lease rentals appears to be running out of steam despite the absence of more modern equipment. Rentals of out of production narrowbodies have enjoyed substantial gains over the last 18 months, sufficient to recoup much of the decline experienced in…

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December 12, 2005
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