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Aircraft Archive: McDonnell Douglas
Despite Strong Traffic Widebody Values Weaken
As the product line transitions to new types, operators are disposing of their older equipment and the problem is that some of the capacity being released is too large for second tier operators – unless the price is sufficiently low. The fall in widebody values continues to equate to around…

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March 5, 2018
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Values of A350-1000 Still Uncertain as First Delivery Takes Place
The values of the A350-1000 remain under scrutiny as the market for the type fails to progress even as the first example is delivered to Qatar and enters service. The first delivery of the A350-1000 took place in late February to Qatar, a little later than planned because of issues…

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March 5, 2018
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Values of Some Turboprops Experience Volatility
Some of the seemingly more marketable turboprops have been experiencing considerable volatility associated with an extending product life cycle and greater used availability with the ATR72-600 being particularly impacted. While there is considerable focus on the regional jets, there is no escaping that the economics of the turboprops on shorter…

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February 19, 2018
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Variety of Asking Prices for Airbus Aircraft
The market for nearly new and mid life narrowbodies may be resulting in higher than sustainable prices being paid for aircraft that are being replaced but there continue to be bargains to be had at the periphery in terms of age and type. A 2008 A319 is being advertised for…

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February 19, 2018
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A380 Historical Trend Shows Recent Fall in Lease Rentals
Seeking to place used A380s is now in full swing due to the disposal of some units by Singapore Airlines but finding lessees has been difficult and suggested rental levels can be variable. The A380 has been in service for more than a decade although not many were delivered in…

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February 19, 2018
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Heavy BizJet Values Mostly Stable
The market for the larger dedicated business jets has seen signs of improvement over the last few months. The drop in values over the last few years has been significant but buyers are now aware that at current prices, the larger used business jets represent something of a bargain when…

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February 19, 2018
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Airbus List Prices Rise By Only 2 Percent
Discount Now Nudges 60 Percent The rise in list prices continues even as new net pricing mostly stagnates as the product line continues to undergo its most significant transition in more than a generation. The rise in Airbus list prices equates to two percent across all aircraft models, regardless of…

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February 19, 2018
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Competition for Newer A320ceos Sees High Prices But Low Lease Rates?
The continued growth of the market, in terms of traffic and desire to participate in aviation financing, is fueling a rise in willingness to pay above value prices for aircraft while at the same time, accepting sometimes lower than market rentals. Compared with a decade ago when there were perhaps…

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February 5, 2018
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