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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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Price of Stage 2 Aircraft Irrelevant

Placing a value on an asset suggests that it has some appeal beyond that of an existing operator or owner but unfortunately in the case of Chapter 2 aircraft interest is so limited as to make most types unsuitable for asset based financing. The Aircraft Rating (Value Rating courtesy of…

By: Paul Leighton

May 4, 2015

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Emirates A380 Engine Switch Advances Potential “neo”

The decision by Emirates to select Rolls-Royce engines in a switch from Engine Alliance, who have supplied its engines for the A380 to date, is significant because it offers a more balanced number of installed engines between the two engine manufacturers but more importantly potentially signals the development of the…

By: Paul Leighton

May 4, 2015

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Lease Rentals Stable

The airfreight market continues to show improvement and this has allowed lease rentals to remain relatively stable. A recent increase is due to the shipment of parts by the Japanese car manufacturers as a result of a recall in the US of millions of cars. The congestion at some seaports…

By: Paul Leighton

May 4, 2015

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Values Of A318 Experience Stability

Values of the A318 have experienced a significant fall in the last few years such that they have reached a measure of stability though some ten already having been scrapped. The last A318 has long since been delivered and as a commercial aircraft, the type has a very limited role.…

By: Paul Leighton

May 4, 2015

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Asking Prices for Boeing Aircraft Continue to be Realistic

While there continues to be increased emphasis on lease encumbered aircraft sales or portfolio disposals it remains possible for some types, particularly the older, to be remarketed on a standalone basis usually at reasonable prices. The Boeing BBJ market has been in existence for well over a decade and it…

By: Paul Leighton

May 4, 2015

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