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Aircraft Archive: McDonnell Douglas
B747-400F Values Suffer Further Weakness
In the face of still fragile airfreight growth, the values of the B747-400F have continued to decline. The B747-400F received its first order in 1989 and the service entry of the first aircraft was in August 1993 to Cargolux. The last delivery was undertaken in July 2009 to ANA. The…

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By: Aircraft Value News
August 11, 2014
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Lease Rentals of Newer Examples Ease off Highs
Lease rentals of regional jets continue to generate good returns for lessors but a plateau has perhaps been reached such that only an increase in interest rates can force them higher. The Embraer regional jets are transitioning to re-engined models while the now long standing Bombardier regional jets have undergone…

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By: Aircraft Value News
August 11, 2014
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Values of Older Turboprops Show Upward Trend
Whereas values of older jets seem destined to continue to drift downwards, the values of many used turboprops are showing at least stability if not improvement. The older turboprops such as the HS748 and F27s are being increasingly retired due to lack of spares and rising maintenance costs. Finding pilots…

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By: Aircraft Value News
August 11, 2014
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Consequences of “Over Ordering” Yet to be Proven
There continues to be concern in some areas that the near 1,000 commitments placed by customers at Farnborough has the potential to contribute to the perceived “bubble” thereby potentially undermining values and lease rentals should there be an M Event resulting in large scale cancellations. In 1991 a major securities…

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By: Aircraft Value News
July 28, 2014
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A330neo Launch Focusses Attention on Values of A330ceo
The launch of the A330neo at the Farnborough Air Show reflects the new dilemma of the manufacturers in seeking to meet the needs of operators. The A350 and B787, while offering efficiency and considerable range, are relatively expensive and offer too much performance for some routes. There exist a myriad…

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By: Aircraft Value News
July 28, 2014
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Launch of A330neo Brings A330ceo Values into Spotlight
Farnborough Air Show in the UK did not disappoint; despite talk in a few distant corners of a “bubble”, orders from a variety of sources continued to pour in adding to the already straining backlog and suggesting that values – at least for newer aircraft - should remain on their…

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By: Aircraft Value News
July 28, 2014
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Values of C Series Still Face Tough Times Despite Modest Show Commitments
The Farnborough Air Show saw a reasonable number of orders and commitments for the CSeries which overcame some of the negativity associated with the recent grounding due to the failure of an engine seal. The CSeries secured 63 commitments and orders including the revealing of the identity of two customers…

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By: Aircraft Value News
July 28, 2014
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Boeing Piles Pressure on Airbus Through Increased Seating on B737-8MAX
Both Airbus and Boeing are seeking to overcome the deficiencies of developing re-engined narrowbodies by offering higher seating capacities through the incorporation of new or modified passenger doors. Ever since launch the maximum 180 seats of the A320 have been at odds with those of the 189 seat B737-800. Airbus…

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By: Aircraft Value News
July 28, 2014
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