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B737 Classic Values Remain On Ropes

The high price of fuel continues to cause values of B737 Classics to fall with any respite having to rely on a near halving of fuel prices. The rapid demise of the B737-300, -400 and -500 may be overstated given the measured retirement schedule but the intended withdrawal of so…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

July 21, 2008

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First Generation Stage 3 Rentals Weaken

The sustained and inevitable preference for more economic aircraft has continued to prompt a decline in lease rentals of the older types. The lease rentals of older types are facing considerable pressure as lessors struggle to place surplus aircraft. Yet, at the same time demand outside of the U.S. is…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

July 21, 2008

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Smaller Regional Jets Continue to Face Problems

The 50 seat regional jet is continuing to experience considerable difficulty in the face of even higher fuel prices. A number of carriers are divesting part of all of their fleet of regional jets and with a sustained rise in fuel prices, there remains the prospect of further rises in…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

July 21, 2008

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Semi-Annual Jet Aircraft Value Listing

Only Values of a Few Widebodies Avoid Decline Over just six months values have again felt the chill wind of a downturn as fuel prices soar to record levels. The aircraft most vulnerable to a fall are essentially those no longer in production. Operators are having to reduce services to…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

July 7, 2008

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Four Engined Residuals Under Pressure

Increased Risk Associated with Financing The perceived risk associated with financing new and nearly new four-engined aircraft, such as the A340-600, is increasing with each dollar rise in the price of fuel, thereby undermining residual value expectations and raising concerns over the lack of remarketing opportunities. The rising cost of…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

June 23, 2008

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A350 Values Still In Melting Pot

Despite the A350 not being due to enter service for at least another five years, the number on order is increasing the demand for residual value calculations which, given the still fluid performance of the aircraft, are proving difficult to accurately define. The still fluid nature of the performance of…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

June 23, 2008

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New Replace Old With Usual Consequence for Values

The values of B737 Classics continue to face difficulties as a consequence of contraction by key operators and as new aircraft replace the existing. Continental has announced that it will withdraw 67 B737-300s and B737-500s during the course of 2008 and 2009. United will also increase the number of retirements…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

June 23, 2008

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Lease Rentals Remain On Even Keel

While values of some aircraft remain under threat due to major - and minor - fleet contractions, lease rentals continue to remain stable as lessors are still able to place most assets. The last recession of six years ago saw lessors scrambling to re-negotiate leases with existing operators, fearful of…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

June 23, 2008

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