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Aircraft Archive: Bombardier
A310-300 Values Continue to Decline
The values of the A310-300 have experienced a considerable fall in recent years but a measure of stability may be evident. The consistently low level of availability was being achieved partly because of the appetite for conversion but the recession has dampened enthusiasm for such modifications. There were at one…

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August 2, 2010
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Aircraft Asset Assessment: A310-300
Market Presence. The A310-300 at least features a two-person cockpit though it lacks the sophistication of other members of the Airbus product range. The powerplants remain reasonably competitive and the interior offers marketing opportunities for large and small operators. The relative youth of the program ensures that adverse maintenance issues…

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August 2, 2010
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Farnborough Orders Provide Breathing Space for Narrowbody Residuals
The large number of orders placed for the existing B737NG and A320 family members provides reassurance for both Airbus and Boeing that sufficient demand will exist in the years immediately preceding the introduction of a re-engined aircraft, thereby aiding residual values of existing models. A major problem for the manufacturers…

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August 2, 2010
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Farnborough Heralds New Ordering Cycle But Values Constrained
New Aircraft Values Continue to be Undermined by Lack Luster Used Segment While the recent Farnborough Air Show saw a flurry of orders from lessors and airlines alike, the participation of so many leasing companies suggests that the pricing of new aircraft was still very attractive. Leasing companies such ILFC,…

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August 2, 2010
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Freighter Values Start to Edge Upwards
Sustained Recovery in Traffic Not Without Setbacks While values of passenger aircraft may require additional time before registering a rise, there are clear indications that values of freighter aircraft are already recovering. The values of most freighter aircraft are recording an improvement, albeit modest, as a result of the significant…

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July 19, 2010
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Start of Ordering Cycle Points to Potential Improvement in Values
With ILFC reportedly in talks with manufacturers over possible orders and the formation of new leasing entities, including Air Lease Corp, there are clear signs that market leaders are recognizing that the market in terms of aircraft pricing, is starting to edge out of recession making it the ideal time…

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July 19, 2010
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Any Delay to B737 Replacement Presents Dilemma for Residuals
With Boeing now unlikely to make a decision on whether to re-engine or replace the hugely successful B737-700 and B737-800 until next year due to conflicting customer requirements, residual values of the existing B737NG may be able to enjoy a measure of temporary relief. Analysis by JP Morgan suggests that…

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July 19, 2010
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A330-200F Values Remain on Even Keel Despite Order Switch
The decision by Guggenheim to switch two orders from the A330-200F to the A330-300 is more a reflection of the sustained demand for the Airbus passenger widebody at a time when the appetite for new freighters remains fragile. Guggenheim was a launch customer for the A330-200F ordering a total of…

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July 19, 2010
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