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Aircraft Archive: Boeing B747-200
Delta, Northwest Bankruptcy Filings Start to Impact Values
But Market Strength Prevents General Decline in Values The expected disposal of at least 220 aircraft by Northwest Airlines [NWACQ] and Delta Air Lines [DALQ] has the potential to undermine the recent gains in both values and lease rentals, but the strength of the market is such that the impact…

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October 3, 2005
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Consistently High Fuel Prices Cause Major Problems for Older Widebody Values
High fuel prices are never kind to older aircraft types. The difference in efficiency between new and old is largely a function of relative fuel efficiency, although lack of availability of the newer types can often prompt renewed interest in the older ones. High fuel prices will accelerate the replacement…

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October 3, 2005
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B737-700 Values & Lease Rentals At Their Peak
The strong demand for narrowbodies - and the Boeing [BA] B737-700 in particular - has boosted the values and lease rentals of this aircraft, possibly to their peak. Even though the market still focuses on the successful B737-800, the -700 has quietly established a solid market base, albeit partly at…

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July 11, 2005
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Rising Widebody Rates Outpace Values
While the rentals of older widebodies remain in the doldrums, those for newer widebodies continue to rise due to a growing shortage of capacity. The problems of the U.S. legacy carriers continue to counter increasing international traffic. However, with the relaxation of bilateral agreements and the stripping away of regulation…

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June 27, 2005
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High Fuel Prices Hasten Demise of Older Widebody Values
The high price of fuel is continuing to take its toll on the demand for older widebodies, with values experiencing further weakness. Far from stronger international traffic resulting in the acquisition of surplus ageing widebodies, the improved market conditions are allowing operators to seek replacements. With the high price of…

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June 13, 2005
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Residuals Need to Compensate for Remaining 10-Year Life of B747-200SFs
The residual values of Boeing [BA] B747-200SFs need to begin taking account the expectation that these aircraft will be effectively retired within 10 years, or about 2015. With the cargo market currently so buoyant, there is a danger that today's demand for the B747-200SF will assume to be sustained for…

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May 2, 2005
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B757 Freighter Conversions Proceed Despite Lack of Availability
Some of the adverse pressure on Boeing [BA] B757 values continues to be relieved by the conversion of passenger units to freighters. The decline in B757 values over the past four years has been partly precipitated by the seeming rise in the level of availability. The B757 has been viewed…

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April 18, 2005
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Older Widebody Values Find No Solace In Rising International Traffic
The demand for older widebodies continues to weaken as the high price of fuel forces operators to acquire newer, more fuel-efficient models. The parking lots are already full of unwanted older widebodies. Placement with second- and third-tier carriers is possible but usually only for shorter terms. With the cost of…

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March 21, 2005
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