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Aircraft Archive: Dornier 328JET
Turboprop Rentals Experience Modest Rise
As the price of oil continues to remain at or near record levels, the renewed appetite for turboprops persists, translating into higher rentals. The operators who sought to retain turboprop equipment when others focused on the new generation of regional jets are savoring the fuel efficiency of the turboprop. While…

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October 3, 2005
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Rentals of Regional Jets Unfazed By Changes
The move toward larger regional jets continues, stimulated by the rising price of fuel. But lease rates remain virtually unchanged for even the 50 seaters, which are declining in popularity. The arrival of the larger regional jets, exemplified by the recent certification of Embraer [ERJ] 170/190 family products, has the…

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September 19, 2005
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Regional Jet Values Continue to Decline
The arrival and launch of new regional aircraft types is creating further pressure on existing regional jet values. The experience of the regional jet sector is no different than that of the other aircraft segments. Values of all jets face an uncertain, and usually weaker, future with the arrival of…

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June 27, 2005
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Regional Jet Lease Rentals Remain Stable
Despite the concerns about the decline in values of 50-seat regional jets and their prospects in the marketplace over the coming years, lease rentals are still managing to remain stable. The values of 50-seat regional jets have experienced modest weakness over the last year. This stems from concerns about the…

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May 30, 2005
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ERJ145 Values Continue to Experience A Decline
The values of 50-seat regional jets have been under pressure for at least a year, a consequence of rising operating costs and the market moving toward larger equipment. The restructuring undertaken by the major U.S. airlines clearly benefited the 50-seat regional jet, and values managed to avoid the falls that…

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May 30, 2005
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Regional Jet Values Face Period of Uncertainty
The regional jet market, dominated by the U.S. sector, continues to experience a measure of uncertainty due to higher operating costs, passenger weights, and a changing market structure that continues to favor the higher capacity examples. Whatever the problems of the 50-seat regional jet market, the 30-seat commuter jet market…

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April 4, 2005
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Regional Jet Rentals Still Steady
The growing realization that the regional jet market is not immune from the vagaries of market forces is just as noteworthy as the apparent weakness in values. However, to some extent, any loss of value can be at least partially traced to the very strength of lease rentals. The rising…

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March 7, 2005
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Rampant Fuel Prices Boost Rentals
The sustained increase in the price of fuel is stimulating demand for both new and used turboprops, which is allowing rentals of some types to achieve a measure of improvement. Turboprops have always been more fuel efficient than comparable regional jets. Regional jets have the ability to perform more sectors…

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February 21, 2005
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