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Aircraft Archive: Bombardier

Turboprop Rentals Remain on Even Keel

The seeming disposal of large number of Saab 340Bs is a contrast to the recent trend of shifting capacity to the more economic turboprops but the majority of types continue to enjoy stability. The placement of new orders by SAS has provided a fillip to the Dash8-400 and orders continue…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

June 9, 2008

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Prudence Re-Emerges as Airlines Contract

Though the price of fuel should see widespread problems for many, if not all, operators, the market is sufficiently robust as to keep any decline in values relatively modest, except for some types. Holes are appearing in the backlog of orders which is taking the pressure off values but with…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

June 9, 2008

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B777-300ER Remains Widebody of Choice

The -300ER has been in service for only four years but has established itself as the most desirable of widebodies, aided of course by the high price of fuel. B777-300ER Vital Statistics LAUNCH 03/2000 FIRST FLIGHT Feb-03 SERVICE ENTRY Apr-04 ORDERS (04/08) 368 DELIVERIES 141 BACKLOG 227 CUSTOMERS 25…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

June 9, 2008

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Aircraft Asset Assessment - The B777-300ER

Market Presence. The size of the twin engined -300ER is such that it essentially replaces the B747-200 and indeed offers an alternative to the -400. The twin engine configuration presents the market with previously unimagined power and operating efficiency. The ability to extract ever higher thrust ratings from two engines…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

June 9, 2008

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A320 Conversions Provide Way of Avoiding Weaker Residuals

The move to develop the A320 converted freighter before excess availability becomes an issue should provide a means of stabilizing any future deterioration in values due to rising supply on the used market. The events of 2001-2002 saw a large number of mostly early A320s entering the used market such…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

June 9, 2008

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Freighter Values Edge Downwards

With the media helping to initiate global economic weakness, air cargo operations are finding the market all the more difficult. While demand for newer freighters continues to outstrip supply, particularly with respect to conversions, older types continue to face problems due to the associated higher fuel costs as well as…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

May 26, 2008

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Rates Fall Away As Operators Shun Older Types

After registering a slight improvement in the middle of 2007, lease rentals of most widebodies have fallen back again as a result of higher fuel pricing. The market for older widebodies is experiencing contraction as a result of the sustained move towards newer equipment. Some operators have been forced to…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

May 26, 2008

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Fuel Prices Increase Pressure on MD82 Values

Whatever the perceived opportunities that the MD82 offers in terms of lower capital costs, operators continue to dispose of the type in favor of newer, more efficient, equipment not least as a result of the escalating price of fuel. Some nine years ago, lack of availability and relative strength of…

By: Aircraft Value Intelligence

May 26, 2008

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