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Aircraft Archive: Boeing B737-700
70 & 120 Seaters Principal Change in AVACs Aircraft Ratings
The alteration in Aircraft Ratings over the last months reflects the way in which the market structure and product line is likely to change in the coming seven years, exposing the weakness of some types that may currently be held in high regard. The changes between April and October 2013…

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January 27, 2014
AVN
Market Favor Younger Leaving Older Exposed
The market continues to favor the younger examples with even the older versions of those still in production facing sustained weakness. There can be no escaping the enthusiasm for the financing of newer aircraft. While Export Credit Agency (ECA) support is available for both new and used aircraft, the principal…

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December 16, 2013
AVN
Lessors Still Seeking to Increase Rates
The lessors are still seeking to increase the lease rentals on some aircraft types despite the competition. The competition among lessors remains intense but this needs to be seen in the context of a still expanding leasing market. The lessors are however, also having to compete against airlines that are…

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November 18, 2013
AVN
CSeries Values Gain Traction
First Flight Moves CSeries from Concept to Reality The first flight of the CSeries on the 16th September 2013 represented a significant step for both the CSeries and Bombardier, turning the aircraft from a paper aircraft to reality and making it necessary to assess asset value in the context of…

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November 4, 2013
AVN
Values of Younger Aircraft Continue to Fall
The market conditions are such that there are relatively few major changes to values taking place. There are many countries around the world that have formal and informal limits on the age of aircraft that can be imported and leased. The airlines themselves may also avoid older aircraft even if…

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October 7, 2013
AVN
Surplus Continues to Drive Down B737-300 Values
The demand for the B737-300 is far from strong but a surprising number continue to be traded albeit at low rates. The values of the B737-300 have experienced a significant fall in the last few years and the decline will continue. As predicted, aircraft out of production only have one…

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October 7, 2013
AVN
Emphasis on Larger Narrowbodies Points to Weaker Residuals for 120 Seaters
By ordering large numbers of A320s and B737-800s in recent years the average size of narrowbodies has shifted higher which has negative implications for residual values of smaller aircraft. The lack of orders of the A319 and B737-700 in recent years, and a shrinking backlog for both types, clearly indicates…

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September 23, 2013
AVN
Aircraft Asset Assessment: A319
Market Presence. The market has seen the introduction of many new operators but nearly all have favored the larger narrowbody variants. The new and expanding Asian carriers have sufficient traffic to warrant the use of larger aircraft. The focus on the 150 rather than the 130 seaters raises the question…

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September 23, 2013
AVN