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B787 Roll-Out Accompanied by Strengthening Values

The roll-out of the B787 was accompanied by further orders and such is the demand for the aircraft that values have continued to rise, at least with respect to the short term. List prices of the B787 have risen by six percent and some values by five percent over the…

By: Aircraft Value News

July 23, 2007

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Rates Grab Opportunity to Register Rise

Such is the sustained demand for widebody capacity that lease rentals of some types have improved. The smaller and medium sized widebodies have been the principal beneficiaries of the lack of availability of more modern equipment. The lesser fuel efficiency of the older types has been partially negated by the…

By: Aircraft Value News

July 23, 2007

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Freighter Values Remain Strong

Values of freighter aircraft remain one of the strongest of any category. Although some segments of the world economy are experiencing weakness, the growth in such markets as China and India continue to grow. The export orientation of China in particular is continuing to allow freighter aircraft to be filled…

By: Aircraft Value News

July 23, 2007

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B777-300ER Continues to Erode Popularity of B777-200ER

The B777-200ER remains in demand such that values remain relatively stable. The expansion of the customer base and on-going popularity has persuaded financial institutions to participate in sale and leasebacks and other financing instruments. However, over the course of the last four years, the order total has managed to increase…

By: Aircraft Value News

July 23, 2007

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Semi-Annual Jet Aircraft Value Listing

Strong Market Keeps Values on Even Keel The market for jets remains very strong such that values of the mainstream jets have enjoyed a further rise over the last six months. The considerable number of orders secured by Airbus and announced during the Paris Salon last month points to still…

By: Aircraft Value News

July 9, 2007

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Paris Provides Showcase For Optimism

Airbus Orders Temporarily Overcome Woes The record breaking orders announced by Airbus provide some respite from the difficulties that the Franco-German manufacturer is facing. On Monday, 18th June at the Paris Air Show, Airbus announced firm orders for 219 aircraft plus Memoranda of Understanding for a further 120 aircraft. This…

By: Aircraft Value News

June 25, 2007

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Service Lives & Long Term Residuals Suffer On Greater Utilization

Despite the strength of the market and rising prices, long-term residuals of even the most popular aircraft are coming under increased pressure as a result of greater utilization. The latest Current Market Outlook 2007 from Boeing points to a need for some 28,600 new aircraft over the course of the…

By: Aircraft Value News

June 25, 2007

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Airframe / Engine Combination To Values Start To Lose Significance?

The rise of engine manufacturers support programs has the potential to reduce the significance of engine/airframe pricing. Since the dawn of the jet age when the Rolls-Royce Conway engine was used on the B707, a lesser or limited customer and operator base for a specific aircraft has had a detrimental…

By: Aircraft Value News

June 25, 2007

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