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Turboprop Lease Rentals Remain Stable
The combination of a shifting market structure, modest delivery rates and absence of a change to the product line is allowing lease rates to remain stable, a trend that is expected. The market for the turboprop operating lease continues to expand as more lessors appreciate the greater margins that are…

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December 16, 2013
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American EETC Shows Strong Values
Mix of Old & New Types Proves Strong Enough for Good Uptake The 2013-2 Class B EETC issued by American Airlines, following the July 2013 issuance of the Class A Certificates, are based on a mix of aircraft types and different age groups, sufficient to overcome some of the reluctance…

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December 16, 2013
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Age Restrictions Continue to Confuse Residual Prospects of Older Aircraft
Despite the record backlog the appetite for older used aircraft remains subdued though age restrictions are not necessarily the cause. There is a perception that, just as in the past, used aircraft will find favor in regions other than North America and Europe but that this is being prevented by…

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December 16, 2013
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Lease Agreements Stipulate Full Life Return Conditions But at What Cost?
Leases currently being negotiated increasingly stipulate that the aircraft should be returned in full life maintenance condition which is allowing lessors to gain some compensation for any adverse residual values. Sale and leaseback transactions tend to use full life return conditions which may be used instead of collecting maintenance reserves,…

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December 2, 2013
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Widebody Rates Remain Unchanged
The significant number of widebody orders placed at the Dubai Airshow amounting to $150 billion at list prices - or $65 billion at net prices and still not enough to pay for the new UK railway between London and Birmingham – underlines the continued demand for widebody aircraft. However, such…

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December 2, 2013
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Launch of B777X Allows Definition of B777X Residuals - & A350
The service entry of the B777X – yet to be renamed to perhaps the B797- may still not be planned for another seven years but with 259 orders and commitments for the new type then the residual values seem assured. There are always risks and rewards in being the first…

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December 2, 2013
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Residuals May Be Impacted by ME Demand Patterns
The Dubai Airshow provided the setting for a substantial number of widebody orders adding to the possibility that too many aircraft may have been ordered, thereby potentially leading to problems for values should deliveries not be made. The order for 50 more A380s from Emirates alone represents a significant addition…

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December 2, 2013
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Aircraft Asset Assessment: A330-200
Market Presence. Orders for the A330-200 had marginally outstripped those for the A330-300 as of 2009 but the reverse is now the case with nearly a 100 more orders for the larger version. The A330-200 represents a formidable competitor to the smaller B767-300ER and the lack of success for the…

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December 2, 2013
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