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Sustained Fall in Oil Price Offers Prospect of Stronger Values
Although a swallow does not make a summer, the recent fall in oil prices to less than $60 a barrel provides much needed relief for airlines around the world, increasing the demand for capacity as new operators emerge and existing airlines seek expansion. The price of oil fell late September…

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By: Aircraft Value News
October 2, 2006
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Beleaguered Fokker 50 Values Gain Solace from Freighter Conversion
Values of the Fokker 50 have experienced a considerable decline over the last decade, but the imminent certification of the first converted unit offers the potential for some demand, relieving downward pressure on values. Values of older Fokker 50s have slumped to less than $2 million, making them ideal targets…

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By: Aircraft Value News
October 2, 2006
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Are Rentals Reaching Their Peak?
Lease rentals are tentatively increasing but for the most part seem to have reached a peak. The summer season may have passed but demand remains strong. While some widebodies will become available on short term leases, wet and dry, for the most part there will be sufficient retention to sustain…

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By: Aircraft Value News
October 2, 2006
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50 Seat Jet Values Register Slight Improvement
Values of 50 seat regional jets suffered in the wake of disposals at the end of last year and corporate collapses at the beginning of this year, but they have since continued to recover. The limited production of new 50 seat regional jets and the placement of surplus units coupled…

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By: Aircraft Value News
October 2, 2006
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Oasis Hong Kong Increases Potential of Higher Widebody Residuals
Easier Re-marketing of Large Widebodies May Also Lift Rentals The launch of a low-cost long haul carrier offering services between Hong Kong and London Gatwick offers the potential for further expansion of such services and represents an important source of demand for used widebodies. The spread of the low-cost carrier…

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By: Aircraft Value News
September 18, 2006
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Parting Out of A320s Raises Question Mark Over Narrowbody Life Expectancy
Market conditions are buoyant and the demand for A320s exceeds supply. Nevertheless, two more A320s are being parted out, with an age profile significantly less than 20 years. Aeroturbine, now part of the AerCap group, is advertising two A320-200s for parting out. The age of each aircraft is less than…

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By: Aircraft Value News
September 18, 2006
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Values of -900ER Ready to Compete with A321
The first flight of the B737-900ER in early September heralds the development of a competitor to the A321-200 and the prospect of intense pricing competition. Boeing has long needed a competitor to the A321-200, something which failed to materialize with the -900. The decision to opt for a low-cost version…

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By: Aircraft Value News
September 18, 2006
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Chapter 2 Values Remain At Scrap Levels
The value attributed to most Chapter 2 aircraft lay in the eye of the operator. The majority of Chapter 2 or stage 2 aircraft are now fortunate to possess a value greater than $1 million. The number in storage only seems to rise rather than fall, even though more are…

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By: Aircraft Value News
September 18, 2006
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