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New CFM56-7B “Evolution” Will Become Baseline for Values
Even though CFM has just introduced the /3 Tech Insertion upgrade for the CFM56s that power the A320 and B737NG families, the engine manufacturer intends to introduce the a further upgrade to those that power the Boeing product in late 2010 which should then be used as the baseline for…

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May 25, 2009
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Values Yet to Reach Lowest Point
Values of aircraft in all sectors of the industry are continuing to fall though the rate of decline may be slowing sufficiently as to contemplate that the low point of the current downturn, in terms of values at least, will occur within the next twelve months. With operators still recording…

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May 25, 2009
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Asking Prices Start to Become More Realistic
The much more somber mood of the market is at last translating into more realistic asking prices for most aircraft though there remain some anomalies. The B737-300 is available in quantity such that buyers can take their pick. A 1989 aircraft is priced at $8.5 million while another of the…

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May 25, 2009
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B777 Residuals Start to Take Notice of Potential Changes
Just as Airbus were forced to act in response to the popularity of the B787 which resulted in the eventual launch of the A350, Boeing are now in the position of having to consider the future of the B777 such that a major upgrade is expected at the very least.…

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May 25, 2009
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Turboprop Rentals Experience Modest Fall
While the turboprop sector previously managed to avoid the shortfalls in demand experienced by the jet sector, there can be no escaping the effects of the economic malaise affecting the demand for air travel. The manufacturers now have to work harder to find new customers while placing used equipment requires…

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May 25, 2009
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Swine Flu Causes Anxious Times for Values
Capacity Cutbacks Could Precipitate Further Falls Values, having already experienced a significant fall in the last eighteen months, are braced for further declines should the outbreak of Swine Flu continue to dominate headlines. Carriers have already introduced swathing cuts to services to Mexico, a major tourist destination. Delta/Northwest used to…

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May 11, 2009
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Residual Values Need To Take Account of Changes in B737NG Specification
From mid-2011 the changes to the B737NG will need to be fully reflected in the residual values of existing examples as well as those featuring the enhancements. The changes being made to the B737NG as from mid 2011 will require a change in values. The newer examples will become the…

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May 11, 2009
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Helicopters Become The New Corporate Jet for “Risk Adverse” Financing
With corporate jets no longer representing a safe haven for investors, the helicopter sector is coming under the investors spotlight. The value of many corporate jets has plunged in recent months as economic contagion has forced expenses to be curtailed. The need by corporations to present a more chastened face…

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May 11, 2009
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