FOR CURRENT &
FUTURE AIRCRAFT VALUES
Subscribe Now
Aircraft Archive: Bombardier
Freighter Rentals Remain Strong
The lease rentals for freighter aircraft remain strong despite some cracks appearing in the U.S. economy. The demand from other regions of the world continues to ensure that the market for air cargo capacity outstrips supply. The manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new freighters and…

Read more

June 11, 2007
AVN
Quality Examples Gain Some Credibility
Traders of older aircraft are perhaps the most experienced and savvy of the industry; they have to be. The aircraft being traded can easily result in profit or loss after perhaps months of negotiation. The aircraft in production may be flying off the shelves but for those trading in virtual…

Read more

June 11, 2007
AVN
B737-700 Keep On Rising
Despite pronouncements that the peak in values and lease rentals were reached nearly two years ago, material rises have been evident with the expectation of further increases. Though the market still focuses on the successful B737-800, the -700 has quietly established a solid market base, albeit partly at the expense…

Read more

June 11, 2007
AVN
Aircraft Asset Assessment
The B737-700 Market Presence. The B737-700 is endemic. Almost taken for granted, the B737-700 has secured some 1,270 orders of which over 839 have been delivered. However the -800 continues to be the most popular with nearly 2,200 orders. The -700 has achieved notable success, building upon the solid foundations…

Read more

June 11, 2007
AVN
Low-Cost Carriers May Wobble But Demand Remains Too Widespread
The spread of the low-cost model throughout the world has played a major contribution to the rise in value and lease rentals in recent years and even though some may be experiencing lower load factors, the net effect of the new market structure on residuals remains positive. Both Ryanair and…

Read more

June 11, 2007
AVN
Increase Still Evident in Rentals
The peak in newer widebody lease rentals has yet to appear as this year has seen further rises. The demand for widebody capacity continues to grow. AirAsia has ordered 10 A330-300s and looks likely to convert a further five options for the type as it seeks to enter the international…

Read more

May 28, 2007
AVN
Regional Jet Values Remain Stable
Despite the emphasis on larger regional jets the majority of values of jets in the regional sector continue to hold steady. The troubles of the U.S. majors seem to be largely over though large scale replacement and high fuel prices will likely cause some problems as will the weakening U.S.…

Read more

May 28, 2007
AVN
Slight Improvement in Lease Rentals
The prospects for the MD83 in the medium to long term remain grim but at least lease rentals have shown a modest improvement. Despite still being the most desirable of MD80 variants, the fortunes of the MD83 continue to falter. While the Ripple Effect has allowed the fortunes of other…

Read more

May 28, 2007
AVN