FOR CURRENT &
FUTURE AIRCRAFT VALUES
Subscribe Now
Aircraft Archive: Bombardier
B737-900ERs Acquired for "$60 million" Each
In accordance with the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan the Turkmenhowayollary State National Service is to conclude the contract for delivery of B737-900ER to the total sum of $US 119.578,679 with Boeing. The aircraft are to be operated by Turkmenistan Airlines. At a unit price of $60 million, this…

Read more

March 3, 2008
AVN
No Hiding Place for Older Widebodies
Though there may be attempts to keep the older widebodies in the sky there are too many negatives to prevent operators from seeking alternatives. Values of newer widebodies may be continuing to enjoy a measure of stability despite the fragility of the financial sector but for the majority of older…

Read more

March 3, 2008
AVN
Freighter Rentals Maybe Easing?
The fragility of the world economy, notably in the U.S., has prompted a note of caution with respect to the freighter market. The most notable trend has been the diversion of traffic away from the air to container ships. The imposition of fuel surcharges on airfreight rates has seemingly had…

Read more

March 3, 2008
AVN
Conversion of B767-300 Begins in Earnest
Despite the appetite for the -300ER and consequential hike in lease rentals, the limited demand for the shorter range -300 has resulted in such a decline in values that conversion to freighter is now underway. The problems facing the B767-300 program are indicated by the order status. Only seven units…

Read more

March 3, 2008
AVN
Aircraft Asset Assessment: The B767-300
Market Presence. The B767-300 has an extremely limited market presence. The absence of orders and deliveries within the last decade has increased the expectation of difficult trading conditions. With only 10 operators, of which three possess more than 75 percent of the fleet, future demand for used units in a…

Read more

March 3, 2008
AVN
Engine Values Continue to Climb Due to Maturity
Values and prices of mainstream spare engines are enjoying a further rise as maturity bites and utilization levels increase. Investing in engines may require greater understanding of the risk than investment in airframes but the rewards can be greater and more sustained. In contrast to the associated airframe, demand for…

Read more

March 3, 2008
AVN
B747-400 Residuals Need to Reflect Retirement in Favor of Newer Types
The values of B747-400s are currently riding high, buoyed by the delay in the service entry of the A380 and exceptional demand from the freighter sector, but with a number of operators considering replacements residual values need to reflect future market realities. The values of the B747-400 have enjoyed a…

Read more

February 18, 2008
AVN
A330-200 Values Remain On Even Keel
2007 Orderbook Sees Important Jump The combination of the delay in the B787, the absence of delivery slots in the short term for the Boeing product and sustained growth in the international sector prompted the placement of further substantive orders for the A330-200 in 2007, outstripping deliveries two to one…

Read more

February 18, 2008
AVN