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Aircraft Archive: McDonnell Douglas
New A321 Values/Lease Rentals Continue to Creep Upwards
The values and lease rentals of newly delivered A321-200s continue to edge upwards as the preference for the type continues. In the first six months of 2014 Airbus delivered 67 A321-200s. This compares with 47 during the same period in 2013. While the number of B737-900ER deliveries also increased from…

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August 11, 2014
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Aircraft Asset Assessment: B747-400F
Market Presence. The net effect of changing market structure is to see a large number of B747-400F freighters remaining in storage some of which have already been parked for a long time. Out of a fleet of approximately 230 B747-400F and B747-400 converted freighters, there are around 40 in storage,…

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August 11, 2014
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Boeing List Prices for 2014 Rise by Modest Three Percent
The list prices published by Boeing for 2014 have risen by more than consumer inflation but are in line with the rise in net prices for aircraft delivered this year when compared to similar aircraft delivered last year. The average rise indicated by Boeing amounted to 3.1 percent with the…

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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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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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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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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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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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July 28, 2014
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