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Values Remain on Upward Curve -- Mostly
The limited availability of newer capacity narrowbody equipment has continued to play extraordinary pressure on used examples such that for the majority of Stage 3 aircraft, values have continued to improve. The latest hike in Airbus list prices show a near six percent increase but used values have failed to…

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By: Aircraft Value News
April 30, 2007
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50 Seat Rates Remain on Even Keel
The lease rates of the 50 seaters have experienced something of a rollercoaster ride over the course of the last two years. The problems associated with de facto ending of production through to the intended and unintended disposal of a significant number saw a sharp fall in lease rentals, particularly…

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By: Aircraft Value News
April 30, 2007
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Closer Watch on A320 & B737NG Residuals as PW9000 Test Nears
Potential Service Entry Date of 2012 Brings Narrowbody Replacement Step Closer IN THIS ISSUE: AVN'S SEMI-ANNUAL TURBOPROP VALUE LISTING The commencement of the assembly of a demonstrator for Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan, now tentatively designated the PW9000, is a clear indicator that the market is moving a step closer…

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By: Aircraft Value News
April 16, 2007
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Freighter Values Remain Resilient
Despite passenger traffic seemingly out growing cargo traffic such has been the extent of recent growth that there continues to be shortage of cargo capacity, thereby allowing values modest improvement. The most notable event in the freighter market over recent months has been the effective cancellation of the A380F program.…

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By: Aircraft Value News
April 16, 2007
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Turboprop Values Remain Solid
The values of turboprops continue to hold fast. The market for at least the more popular types remains strong and the manufacturers are experiencing difficulty in meeting demand. In the late 1990s, the market for turboprops was clearly languishing. The arrival of economic 50-seat regional jets stimulated demand at the…

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By: Aircraft Value News
April 16, 2007
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Storage Figures Lose Relevance
There may be some 1,000 aircraft listed as being in storage but this is of little relevance to the current market when so many are not expected to be returned to service. Of the approximate 1,000 in storage, there are only four A319s, 11 A320s, two B767-300ERs, four B747-400s, three…

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By: Aircraft Value News
April 2, 2007
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New Aircraft Pricing Continues To See Discounting
Despite the optimism surrounding short-term residuals the pricing being offered on new aircraft remains competitive. The backlogs may be extending to the next decade but the pencils of both manufacturers sales teams have to remain sharp. The competitive element remains sufficiently strong as to force the manufacturers to offer considerable…

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By: Aircraft Value News
April 2, 2007
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"End" of B747-400 Passenger Deliveries Fails To Dampen Values
The last passenger B747-400 has been effectively delivered as a result of a change in an existing order by Philippine Airlines but this milestone has failed to dent values for the ageing leviathan. Philippine Airlines has changed the only remaining order for the passenger version of the B747-400 to B777s,…

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By: Aircraft Value News
April 2, 2007
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