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Aircraft Archive: McDonnell Douglas
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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Residual Values of Low Cost Operator Aircraft Potentially Weaker
The values of aircraft operated by some low cost operators have the potential to be weaker than for other examples. Although many airlines have become “low cost” out of competitive necessity, some have the ability to offer low cost fares through higher than average utilization of their aircraft. Most mainline…

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November 4, 2013
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IAI Bedek Conversion Approval Provides Reassurance for Residuals
In signing a license agreement with Boeing for the conversion of additional Boeing aircraft, IAI Bedek has provided owners with considerable reassurance that the residual values of their freighters will be comparable. Though IAI Bedek previously signed a deal with Boeing in 2010 on the B737-300/-400 freighter conversion, this latest…

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November 4, 2013
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B777-300 Values Fail to Inspire
The limited operator base, a consequence of limited performance due to the arrival of the -300ER, continues to plague values of the type and cause a constant decline. The -300 has been under pressure for a number of years, even before the onset of the recession. The limited range of…

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October 21, 2013
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Aircraft Asset Assessment: B777-300
Market Presence. The -300 has been in service for thirteen years. The limited range of the -300, at least with respect to the capability of most other current widebodies, makes it suited to the needs of a relatively limited number of operators. The operator base is dominated by Asian carriers…

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October 21, 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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