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Aircraft Archive: McDonnell Douglas
A380 Values Remain Firm Despite Need for Fresh Orders
The values of the A380 continue to remain stable even though the type, along with the B747-8I, is suffering from a shortage of new orders. To date values of the A380 have performed well with the values of the newest and those featuring the higher MTOW edging closer to $220…

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November 4, 2013
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Rentals Ease Back From Peak
While lease rentals of the larger regional jets remain strong they are considered to have peaked not least because of the maturity of the product line. Despite the slight easing of rentals at the upper end of the scale, rates in general are still holding relatively steady. Rates could rise…

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November 4, 2013
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Freighter Values Continue to Weaken
The resurgence in demand for airfreight always seems to be just around the corner. However, this has been the case for the last few years and demand has yet to return. This has increased pressure on values such that future falls have been experienced for dedicated freighters. Again, the lower…

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November 4, 2013
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CSeries Values Gain Traction
First Flight Moves CSeries from Concept to Reality The first flight of the CSeries on the 16th September 2013 represented a significant step for both the CSeries and Bombardier, turning the aircraft from a paper aircraft to reality and making it necessary to assess asset value in the context of…

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November 4, 2013
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Values of B737-500 Continue to Fall
The B737-500 continues to find favor with a number of operators but supply continues to outstrip demand. The values of the -500, in common with other members of the B737 Classic family, have experienced a considerable decline over the course of the last five years. The introduction of new larger…

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November 4, 2013
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ISTAT Panel Cite Rise in Lease Rentals of Newer A320s
Rates for Older A320s May – or May Not – Have Also Risen The ISTAT European Conference held in Barcelona earlier this month once again provided the opportunity to gain an insight into real trading activity, in particular the A320. The lease rentals of the A320 have been experiencing a…

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October 21, 2013
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Sharklets on New A320s Becoming the Norm Rather than the Exception
The delivery of new A320s and A321s continues and sharklets are being increasingly viewed as standard just as winglets on the B737-800 became standard a number of years ago. The sharklets on new A320s and A321s require local wing reinforcement as well as reinforcements to the center wing box. In…

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October 21, 2013
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B737 Classic Values Face Weaker Market Conditions
The values of the B737 Classic – the -300, -400 and -500 – are continuing to fall as the market moves to more efficient equipment. Values of the B737 Classic now range between $1-5 million for those still in an airworthy condition though there are a great many that are…

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October 21, 2013
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