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Larger Regional Jet Values Stumble As Orders Become Elusive
The values of the larger regional jets, having suffered a modest fall compared to those of 50 seaters, are under pressure as orders fail to materialize during the first part of 2009. The Embraer E-Jets recorded a single order for the E170/E175 but with two cancellations for the E190/E195, net…

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June 22, 2009
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A380 Values On Watch Status As Customers Consider Options
Aversion to Large Capactiy During Weaker Times But Not Long Term Issue The values of the A380 have become the latest, amidst a myriad of other types, to be placed “On Watch” status as key customers voice concerns over the future viability of the product, at least in their own…

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June 22, 2009
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Lower Net Pricing for New Aircraft Will Undermine Used Values
With both IATA and ICAO expecting massive losses for 2009, the appetite for ordering new aircraft, accepting delivery of those already on order, and the ability to secure financing is sufficiently reduced as to continue to increase pressure on aircraft pricing and thereby undermine used values. Historically, there has been…

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June 22, 2009
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Freighter Rentals Remain Under A Cloud
With ICAO forecasting that airfreight will be down a massive 17 percent for 2009 compared to 2008, the lack of demand for airfreight capacity is taking its toll. The market for freighters is facing one of its toughest challenges for decades. With container ships offering capacity for the cost of…

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June 22, 2009
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Widebody Values Continue to Fall
The parting out of a 19 year old B747-400 by Air New Zealand underlines the severity of the market. Values of even the most popular of aircraft have fallen as the market fails to improve. The contraction of fleets, the delivery of new aircraft and the loss of premium traffic…

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June 22, 2009
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Boeing Annual Fee Could Impact Residuals
Operators of Third Party Conversions Face Bill For “Millions” The imposition of an annual fee for technical support by Boeing on non-Boeing performed licensed conversions has the potential to impact the residual values of aircraft converted by third parties. Boeing has introduced an annual fee of $150,000 for narrowbody and…

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June 8, 2009
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Older Aircraft Face Yunkyard That Much Sooner
Just as in the last recession, older aircraft in need of major cash expenditure are likely to be parted out sooner than theoretical average-age retirement forecasts suggest. Older aircraft that require a major maintenance visit (HMV) and/or engine overhauls are facing the scrapheap. Operators and owners no longer have the…

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June 8, 2009
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Value of Chinese A320s Likely to be Consistent with European Examples
The flight in May of the first A320 to be assembled in China requires careful analysis as to whether such aircraft can be actively traded in the wider market and therefore justify the same value as those A320s manufactured in Europe. The first Chinese A320 was assembled in Tianjin under…

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June 8, 2009
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