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Aircraft Archive: Boeing B747-100
Older Widebodies Face Continued Indignity
The market for widebodies is strong and there exists a shortage of capacity but for the older examples, demand is little different from that of five years ago. The parking lots are full of ageing widebodies swelling and distorting the storage figures but never destined to return to service or…

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November 13, 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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Oasis Hong Kong Increases Potential of Higher Widebody Residuals
Easier Re-marketing of Large Widebodies May Also Lift Rentals The launch of a low-cost long haul carrier offering services between Hong Kong and London Gatwick offers the potential for further expansion of such services and represents an important source of demand for used widebodies. The spread of the low-cost carrier…

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September 18, 2006
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No Resting Place for Values of Older Widebodies
Values of older widebodies continue to be exposed to the vagaries of the market. The high price of fuel and aging of so many older widebodies no longer hold any credibility for the majority of international operators. Older aircraft also fail to be of interest due to lesser marketing potential…

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August 7, 2006
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Lease Rates Stabilize But At Low Levels
While the demand for newer widebodies continues apace, the appetite for older and thirsty examples continues to weaken. The lease rentals of more modern equipment have registered a sustained rise over the course of the previous two years. However, lease rentals of those widebodies no longer in production have spluttered…

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July 24, 2006
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B777-200 Values Stumbling
The market for widebodies may continue to improve, but values of the B777-200 are failing to impress. B777-200 Vital Statistics LAUNCH 12/1989 (-200) FIRST FLIGHT 06/1994 SERVICE ENTRY 05/1995 ORDERS (08/04) 92 DELIVERIES 87 AVAILABILITY 3 OPERATORS 9 ENGINE TYPES Trent, GE90, PW4000 VARIANTS -200, -200ER D CHECK COST $3.2m…

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June 26, 2006
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Older Widebody Values Continue to Decline
The older widebodies continue to possess low self-esteem due to the rising cost of fuel and maintenance. The MD11 is the only out of production widebody to show any improvement and this is a consequence of the demand for this type as a freighter. The most notable trend is evidenced…

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May 1, 2006
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Lease Rates of Older Widebodies Fail to Rise
With the aircraft market so buoyant, examples of older widebodies no longer in production should be reaping the rewards. However, with the high price of fuel, the relative inefficiency of older units is failing to attract users and lease rates are stagnating at best. Those units that are approaching the…

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April 3, 2006
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