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Aircraft Archive: McDonnell Douglas DC9-30H
Chapter 2 Values Fail to Gain from Shortage
The values of Chapter 2 aircraft continue to decline despite the overall shortage of newer equipment. The high price of fuel has served to accelerate the replacement of older units, at least where operators have been able to secure alternative equipment. For most Chapter 2 aircraft, values are at scrap…

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September 19, 2005
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Semi-Annual Jet Aircraft Value Listing
Values of Newer Aircraft Types on the Up In the current climate of high fuel prices, the values of newer aircraft types that offer greater fuel efficiency have risen further over the last six months. There is a growing disparity between supply and demand. While there was an imbalance in…

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September 5, 2005
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"Ripple Effect" Keeps Rentals Stable
While rentals of narrowbodies out of production have managed to achieve a measure of stability, overall rates remain low. The ripple effect occurs when the primary mainstream types are in such short supply as to force operators to seek less desirable alternatives on a temporary basis. This increase in demand…

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August 22, 2005
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Rentals Start To Face Weakness
In the latter part of 2004, lease rentals of narrowbodies no longer in production reached their peak. Since the end of 2004, the high price of fuel has played a significant role in forcing operators to consider more modern and efficient alternatives. The sustained high price of fuel has meant…

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June 13, 2005
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Chapter 2 Values Approaching Scrap Levels
While the values of newer aircraft types continue to strengthen, the values of Chapter 2 aircraft have failed to register any improvement. There is now a discernible shortage of quality equipment, but the market continues to turn away from older examples despite their low capital cost. The lack of newer…

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May 30, 2005
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WestJet Retirement Highlights Value Weakness
Following the sale of 20 B767-200ADVs by Ryanair [RYAAY], WestJet [WJA.TO] has announced it will be replacing 15 similar aircraft with Boeing [BA] B737NGs ahead of schedule. The high price of fuel and an increasing maintenance burden are taking their toll on Stage 2 equipment, no matter their age. With…

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February 21, 2005
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Improving Market Keeps Values on Even Keel
Semi-Annual Jet Aircraft Value Listing Highlights Resurgence The development of the B7E7, the launch of the A350, the likelihood of major updates to the B737NG and A320 families before 2010 are all factors that are drawing attention away from the modest improvement in current market values for most of the…

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January 24, 2005
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Rentals Improve Sporadically
The high price of fuel, the improvement in market conditions and increased airline profitability, and new aircraft discounting are all reducing the emphasis on lease rentals of some older aircraft, although interest rates may be pulling in the opposite direction. Lease rentals on Stage 2 aircraft and some first generation…

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January 10, 2005
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