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Aircraft Archive: McDonnell Douglas
Weaker Rates for Older Turboprops
While the rates for turboprops are in general remaining steady, the older examples are facing some weakness. The operating lease is not so prevalent as in the jet market with finance leases and loans perhaps being used to a greater extent. The independent lessors are focusing on the newer aircraft…

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March 25, 2013
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Increase in B737NG Transition Production Rates Will Do Little For Values
The need to generate revenues due in part to the cost implications of developing and the grounding of the B787 continues to see an increase in B737NG production rates just after Airbus announced that its A320ceo production would not increase beyond the current 42 per month. Even before the grounding…

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March 25, 2013
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Residuals of B777-300ER On Watch as Launch of B777X Imminent
The residual values of the B777-300ER are likely to come under renewed scrutiny as a launch decision on the B777X nears. With the announcement of the selection of the GE9X as the powerplant for the B777X, then the new aircraft is likely to be discussed by the Boeing board in…

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March 25, 2013
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Aircraft Asset Assessment: E170
Market Presence. The number of orders for the E170 at 193 represents a reasonable number and is respectable given the absence of an established operator base but is far less than the orders placed for the E190. This represents a concern for residuals but for the moment current market values…

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March 25, 2013
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….As Airbus Seeks to Maintain Prices for “Transition” Aircraft
With record production levels for the A320 family and the introduction of the A32neo looming there will be a need to be more creative in ensuring that production rates, and therefore revenue, is maintained in the run up to the service entry of the new model. While Airbus continues to…

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March 11, 2013
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“Neo and Max … Not Expected to Directly Impact Values” - Avolon
In analyzing the impact of the A320neo and the B737MAX on the current generation narrowbodies of the A320ceo and B737NG, Avolon has concluded that there will be no direct effect for a number of years. The publicly available analysis from the Irish lessor examines how values of previous generations of…

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March 11, 2013
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CRJ200SF Cargo Conversion Will Do Little for Passenger Values
The values of the CRJ100/CRJ200 are not expected to improve in the context of another freighter conversion program. A freighter conversion program is seen as a benefit for values in the context of reducing the level of availability. Usually the manufacturers are proactive, seeking to establish a viable freighter conversion…

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March 11, 2013
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Turboprop Values Ease Down
The values of turboprops have enjoyed a period of stability as a consequence of higher fuel prices and a stable product line up. However, the combination of advancing age and development of newer models is likely to impact values in the coming years. In contrast to the jet sector, where…

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March 11, 2013
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