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B787 Values On the Up - Again
Current and residual values of the B787-8 appear to be on the rise again after Airbus continue to dally with the launch date for the A350. While there is little doubt that Airbus will recover its reputation as a viable competitor to Boeing in the widebody segment of the market…

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October 30, 2006
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Rentals Under Pressure Despite Rate Rise
The lease rentals of the older widebodies continue to decline despite the pressure of higher interest rates. While the drop in oil prices may have alleviated some of the adverse operating cost associated with the older widebodies, operators are conscious of the window of opportunity to seek alternatives and replacements.…

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October 30, 2006
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Airbus Widebodies Suffer
The problems facing Airbus have already impacted current values of their widebody products though this is more a consequence of the high price of fuel. The four engined configuration, just as with the trijets, no longer hold such relevance as they once did. The escalation in the price of fuel…

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October 30, 2006
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Airbus Debacle Starts To Hurt Residuals
Delays & Resignations Undermine Confidence The doubling of the delay to the service entry of the A380 to two years has significant implications for not only residual values of the new leviathan but also existing and future programs. By 2004, Airbus had seemingly finally broken the stranglehold of Boeing by…

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October 16, 2006
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Engine TCAs Envisage "10 Percent" Premium For Residuals
The Total Care Agreements (TCAs) offered by engine manufacturers are designed to boost residual values of those aircraft using such programs, by as much as 10 percent due to the perceived virtual full life condition of the engines. Engine makers have increasingly sought to tap into the need for operators…

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October 16, 2006
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Shortfall In B747-400BCF Values Cited At ISTAT Monaco Conference
This year's ISTAT Conference in Monaco, October 6-7, attracted 300 attendees, a 30 percent increase from the 2005 event. At the gathering, a consensus emerged: values of converted B747-400s are failing to adequately reflect the hike in feedstock prices. The B747-400 conversion has become extremely popular, as airfreight operators seek…

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October 16, 2006
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Freighter Rentals Remain On Even Keel
The loss of some military contracts has taken the edge off the boom time for the freight industry, but the run up to the peak Christmas period will provide sufficient solace to keep rentals at current levels. Military contracts represent a vital source of revenue for a number of operators,…

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October 16, 2006
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Narrowbody Values Remain On The Up
The market remains strong and values continue to experience a modest rise. Boeing has managed to secure over 700 orders since the beginning of the year, illustrating that demand is still high. However, not all newer narrowbodies are developed as equals. The lack of orders for some examples remains a…

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October 16, 2006
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