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Turboprop Values Experience Modest Decline
A year ago the market for the turboprop appeared attractive. the price of fuel was rising on its way to record highs and despite the onset of economic weakness, the demand for turboprops exceeded supply. Values were able to register a period of stability. The market for turboprops has declined…

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By: Aircraft Value News
April 13, 2009
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Assumptions
The listing of current and future market values is based on the year of build. The essential assumption, following ISTAT Market Value guidelines, is that the aircraft is being sold as a single unit and between a willing seller and willing buyer for cash. The high and low figures for…

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By: Aircraft Value News
April 13, 2009
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Economic Contagion Precipitates Tipping Point for Values
Sharp Drop in Global Traffic Points to Fleet Contractions Forcing Down Values The tipping point for values has passed as the worldwide economic downturn translates into depressed demand for travel in all sectors. Values of virtually all aircraft are experiencing significant falls as operators seek to cope with much reduced…

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By: Aircraft Value News
March 30, 2009
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Asking Prices Continue to Show Enthusiasm
Despite the problems of the market, aircraft are still being traded including older types which would seem to hold lesser attraction. A 1987 B767-300 with a total time of 63,000 hours is being offered at a price of $9.5 million. This appears to be a reasonable figure in view of…

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By: Aircraft Value News
March 30, 2009
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Early B787 Values Face Downward Pressures
The market for the B787 in the short term is increasingly less attractive as performance issues and delays take their toll. The values of the B787 had been enjoying a premium over the last year even with the delays. However, with fuel prices having wiped out some of the operating…

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By: Aircraft Value News
March 30, 2009
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Rentals Experience Significant Fall
Lease rentals of more modern narrowbodies have fallen by more than 20 percent compared to their peak in late 2007, with the expectation that further falls are likely. The market has passed the tipping point which occurred in early February 2009. While there continues to be activity, the contraction of…

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By: Aircraft Value News
March 30, 2009
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Older Widebody Values Will Not Recover
The fortunes of the older widebodies are at rock bottom even if the price of fuel remains consistently low. Older widebodies may have the advantage of low capital cost but they also have the ability to drain resources and threaten reliability. The three person cockpits, the D checks, engine overhauls…

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By: Aircraft Value News
March 30, 2009
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MD83 Values Hit the Buffers
The values of the MD83 have continued to decline as the type faces the inevitable consequences of parking en masse and the move to newer equipment. Despite still being the most desirable of MD80 variants, the fortunes of the MD83 have experienced sustained adversity. While during the recent period of…

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By: Aircraft Value News
March 30, 2009
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