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Aircraft Archive: Bombardier
Turboprop Rentals Dodge Market Uncertainty
The pressure on jet lease rentals is intensifying but for turboprops the market remains virtually unchanged. While the number of new order placements during the course of the first six months is disappointing (see above) the backlog remains sufficiently healthy as to prevent any material deterioration in new or used…

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September 29, 2008
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B737-800 Values Start to Ease
The strike at Boeing is ensuring that demand for used B737-800s remains strong despite the raft of airline collapses. However, the general market condition means that values have eased from their previous highs. The type continues to be viewed with considerable enthusiasm by operators and investors alike. This is due…

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September 29, 2008
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Aircraft Asset Assessment
B737-800 Market Presence. The design of the B737-800 still owes much to the original B737 of the 1960s. While Boeing has made considerable improvements to the basic design, the result is more of a comparable, rather than a more advanced product when compared to the A320 family. For once Boeing…

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September 29, 2008
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B767-200ER Values Experience Reversal of Fortunes
While the market for widebodies remains strong, at least in comparison with some sectors of the narrowbody arena, not all aircraft are enjoying the same degree of strength. The B767-200ER has experienced a variety of fortunes over the last five years. As the type is suited to longer haul international…

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September 29, 2008
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MRJ Residual Values Gain Further Credibility With Boeing Support
The emergence of new manufacturers always has the potential for upset the status quo and impact existing residual value forecasts but usually the entrance of new players takes many years to have any discernible impact. Airbus for example took some 15 years to become a viable force in aerospace manufacturing…

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September 15, 2008
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Scrapping of Even Newer Aircraft Accelerates
While the high price of fuel has continued to secure interest in turboprops some older examples are not in such demand. BAE has sold four ATPs, all of which are less than 20 years of age, for parting out. One aircraft (msn 2009) has been sold to Atlantic; three ex-Merpati…

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September 15, 2008
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Rates Continue to Face Tough Market
The older and less efficient widebodies continue to face difficult market conditions. Even though the price of fuel may have fallen from earlier highs and a shortage of new widebodies exists, the combination of lesser efficiency, rising maintenance costs, unreliability and increasing delivery rates are serving to displace older aircraft.…

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September 15, 2008
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Freighter Values Remain Vulnerable
Just as summer in the Northern Hemisphere represents the opportunity make money to tide operations over the leaner off peak months, so too do the months leading up to the year provide a means for freight operators to fill their holds. The run up to Christmas festivities generates a considerable…

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September 15, 2008
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