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Aircraft Archive: Saab 2000
Rentals Continue to Benefit From Fuel Pricing
The demand for both new and used turboprops continues to increase as operators appreciate that the high price of fuel is likely to remain a feature of the industry for at least the short term, and possibly the medium term. The need for higher capacity turboprops in established and new…

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May 29, 2006
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Sustained Narrowbody Orders Points to Higher Values
Sales Continue to Outpace 2005 Levels The first four months of 2006 has seen sustained demand for new aircraft, maintaining the pressure on supply and allowing values and rentals of most narrowbodies in production a measure of further improvement. Last year was a record year for the manufacturers in terms…

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May 15, 2006
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Junkyard Beckons MD82s
Whatever the perceived opportunities that the MD82 offers in terms of lower capital costs, operators continue to dispose of the type in favor of newer, more efficient, equipment. Around seven years ago, the lack of availability and relative strength of the airline industry prevented values of the MD80 from sliding…

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May 1, 2006
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Current Demand Outweighs Longer Term Woes
A number of aircraft face weakness down the road but there is so much demand for widebody capacity that such weaknesses are being temporarily ignored. While not all carriers are able to contemplate adding capacity - British Airways [BAB] has played down suggestions that it may convert available slots to…

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April 17, 2006
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Turboprop Values Improve as Market Strengthens
Values of a number of turboprops are enjoying a modest revival thanks to the high price of fuel, the relaxation of scope clauses and an appreciation on the part of the traveling public that cost is more important than the type of aircraft. The cause of the improvement remains with…

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April 3, 2006
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Stage 3 Values Continue to Enjoy Rise
The value of most of those narrowbodies that remain in volume production have enjoyed a further increase due to the extending backlog of orders and sustained demand. The record number of orders during 2005 for narrowbodies, not least for the Airbus A320 family, will likely make it difficult for the…

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March 20, 2006
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Lease Rates of Newer Aircraft Types Continue to Rise
New, Comprehensive List of Annual Jet Aircraft Lease Rates Lease rentals of aircraft in production have continued to climb as a consequence of improved market conditions and a shortage of quality, fuel-efficient equipment. Lessees have recognized that they need to pay for quality equipment. Rentals for the some aircraft types…

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February 20, 2006
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Turboprop Rentals Maintain Stability
The high price of fuel continues to benefit turboprop lease rentals. The renewed enthusiasm for the turboprop is largely based on their fuel economy; in a period of high fuel prices and relatively depressed yields, it cannot be matched. The market for used turboprops has therefore much improved, prompting something…

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February 6, 2006
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