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Aircraft Archive: Bombardier
Aircraft Asset Assessment: E170
Market Presence. The number of orders for the E170 at 193 represents a reasonable number and is respectable given the absence of an established operator base but is far less than the orders placed for the E190. This represents a concern for residuals but for the moment current market values…

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March 25, 2013
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Issue of “Taint” Takes on Greater Significance for Used Values
With a rising number of used aircraft coming onto the market buyers are becoming increasingly conscious of the issue of “taint” which can result in a significant reduction in value when compared to normal aircraft. The issue of “taint” arises when an aircraft has suffered a major incident that requires…

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March 25, 2013
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A380 Values Remain At Least Stable As 100th Aircraft Delivered
New Aircraft Now Pushing $220 million There are few types which are seeing an element of stability or even improvement in terms of values but the A380 is one of them and with 100 now delivered, the aircraft has become firmly entrenched as part of the mainstream. With 100 deliveries,…

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March 25, 2013
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In Production Narrowbody Values Static
The values of in-production narrowbodies have experienced only a modest decline though older examples face continued weakness. The demand for new aircraft seems to remain insatiable as Lion Air, Ryanair and THY all place large orders. The backlog is therefore increasing rather than falling even as the manufacturers have increased…

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March 25, 2013
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“Neo and Max … Not Expected to Directly Impact Values” - Avolon
In analyzing the impact of the A320neo and the B737MAX on the current generation narrowbodies of the A320ceo and B737NG, Avolon has concluded that there will be no direct effect for a number of years. The publicly available analysis from the Irish lessor examines how values of previous generations of…

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March 11, 2013
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CRJ200SF Cargo Conversion Will Do Little for Passenger Values
The values of the CRJ100/CRJ200 are not expected to improve in the context of another freighter conversion program. A freighter conversion program is seen as a benefit for values in the context of reducing the level of availability. Usually the manufacturers are proactive, seeking to establish a viable freighter conversion…

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March 11, 2013
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Turboprop Values Ease Down
The values of turboprops have enjoyed a period of stability as a consequence of higher fuel prices and a stable product line up. However, the combination of advancing age and development of newer models is likely to impact values in the coming years. In contrast to the jet sector, where…

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March 11, 2013
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….As Airbus Seeks to Maintain Prices for “Transition” Aircraft
With record production levels for the A320 family and the introduction of the A32neo looming there will be a need to be more creative in ensuring that production rates, and therefore revenue, is maintained in the run up to the service entry of the new model. While Airbus continues to…

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March 11, 2013
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