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Aircraft Archive: Bombardier
Recession & Tighter Lending Could Eventually Outweigh Lower Fuel Prices
The recent significant volatility in the world stock markets will likely have short term benefits for the airline industry but could potentially lead to problems for aircraft values as traffic falls and tighter lending makes for higher borrowing costs. The fall in the price of oil, if sustained for any…

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August 15, 2011
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Past Aircraft Value Behavior Provides Clue to To Future for Investors
The launch of the A320neo, and the probable re-engining of the B737NG, has increasingly stimulated investors to consider how the values of existing products could change by examining how past developments have changed values. The development of the A320neo, and the likely re-engining of the B737NG, have already had an…

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August 15, 2011
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Embraer Regional Jet Values Safe As Strategy Focuses on Larger Aircraft
The values of the Embraer regional jets appear to be remaining stable as the company considers its options with respect to competing in the 120 seat segment of the market. Over the last 20 years, regional jet values have been adversely affected by the fluid product line. The move from…

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August 15, 2011
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American Order Creates Uncertainty for Medium Term Residuals
Only a few weeks after the last issue of Aircraft Value News suggested that Boeing would opt for an all new design, Boeing flip-flops and seemingly decides on re-engining, thereby creating a measure of confusion for residual values. AMR Orders/Options A320/A321 A320/A321neo B737 B737RE Total Orders 130 130 100 100…

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August 1, 2011
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Fate of B757 Residuals Sealed with American Order
Although the number of A321neos ordered by American Airlines has not yet been revealed, there is a growing expectation that the fate of the B757 is sealed. The values of the B757 have long been buoyed by the absence of any direct replacement. The move towards an all B737 family…

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August 1, 2011
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A330-200F Values Remain Unchanged Despite Falling Orderbook
The values of the A330-200F have remained unchanged despite a declining orderbook, caused by strong demand for the passenger version and a lack luster freighter market. The orderbook for the A330-200F has fallen recently such the order total now stands at 57 which is down from previous totals. In January…

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August 1, 2011
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Lease Rentals Continue to Sit on Fence
The backlog for narrowbodies continues to extend but the uncertainty of the market in the very short term, particularly in the context of limited economic growth and high fuel prices, makes it necessary to keep lease rentals virtually unchanged. The older types are naturally still under pressure as operators struggle…

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August 1, 2011
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Widebody Values At The Vanguard
Despite the problems associated with the Japanese market, the overall demand for widebodies remains sufficiently strong as to allow values of some types to register a further slight improvement. The events in Japan, North Africa and the Levant are taking their toll on operators who are being forced to disperse…

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August 1, 2011
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