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50 Seat Market Remains Under Pressure

As might be expected lease rentals of 50 seaters continue to experience considerable adverse pressure as replacement becomes more of a necessity. With United opting to replace 50 seaters with A319s there is a growing appreciation that the 50 seat segment is not only under pressure as a result of…

By: Paul Leighton

June 1, 2015

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Values of New Regional Jets Start to Solidify as Delivery Edges Closer

The values of the new crop of regional jets are beginning to be assessed with greater certainty as delivery dates edge ever closer and manufacturers seek to secure more orders before entry into service. The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) is only a matter of a few months away from its…

By: Paul Leighton

June 1, 2015

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Values & Rentals Restrained by Fragile Market Conditions

Apart from a few notable exceptions values and lease rentals have not exhibited any improvement over the course of the last few months despite a still record backlog and reasonably strong traffic growth. There would seem to be a number of positive factors that should contribute to a rise in…

By: Paul Leighton

June 1, 2015

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Values Continue to Ease Back

Orders for widebodies continue to be placed in numbers but the demand for older aircraft and the transition to newer types is leaving some types exposed such that values are facing a measure of weakness. Values and Ratings courtesy of The Aircraft Value Analysis Company www.aircraftvalues.net, www.aircraftvalues.com. The Aircraft Value…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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B747-400 Values Face Severe Downward Pressure

The values of the B747-400 continue to decline to virtually scrap levels as operators divest themselves of the type in favor of newer and more efficient types. Ever since production of the passenger B747-400 ended in 2005 values of the type have been under scrutiny and have exhibited a significant…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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ATR72-600 Values Remain Stable As Larger Variant Fades

The values of the ATR72-600 are expected to remain at current levels as discussions concerning a larger variant continue fade. Just as the jet manufacturers are seeking to increase capacity of existing equipment by offering slimline seats and different lavatory and galley configurations, ATR is similarly seeking to increase capacity…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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Asking Prices for Airbus Aircraft Remain Realistic

While there continues to be some “enthusiastic” pricing with respect to the sale and leaseback transactions – approximately $300 million for example for a new A380 – at the other end of the spectrum, the price of older used aircraft remains more realistic. A 1989 A300-600R is being advertised for…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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CFM Leap-1B Engine Testing Begins As Market Waits for Validation

The commencement of CFM LEAP-1B testing represents an important milestone as customers, operators, lessors and investors await verification that the smaller fan size required for the -1B can produce the necessary fuel efficiency benefits to effectively compete with the A32neo family. The LEAP-1B has been installed on the B747-100 flying…

By: Paul Leighton

May 18, 2015

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