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Values of Newer Aircraft Types Continue to Rise
The Results of Our Semi-Annual Jet Aircraft Value Listing While both Airbus and Boeing secured substantial orders during 2005, the year 2006 has not been so kind to beleaguered Airbus. Lack of orders, problems facing four-engine widebodies, delays in the A380, uncertainty over the A350/A370, and the forced resignations of…

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July 10, 2006
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A320 Family "Revamp" Obscures Residual Values
The development of an A320 Family "Enhanced" model will become the baseline, potentially weakening the residual values of existing narrowbodies and obscuring the replacement date of both the B737NG and A320 family. The A320 "Enhanced", following the A330 and A340 Enhanced variants, represents a minor mid-life upgrade to the A320…

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June 26, 2006
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BA Phase Out of A320 Underlines Vulnerability of Older A320 Values
Some of the 10 A320s to be phased out in the coming years could be destined for the junkyard, despite attracting current market values of around $5 million. The early vintage 10 A320s, comprising five -100s and five -200s, were absorbed by British Airways as a result of the takeover…

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June 26, 2006
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American Returns Take Edge Off B757 Lease Recovery
The return of 19 B757s by American Airlines between 2007 and 2008 is unlikely to have a material impact on values, but will perhaps contain any non-interest related rise in lease rentals. The 19 aircraft are powered by PW2000 engines, while the remainder of the American B757 fleet are powered…

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June 26, 2006
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Freighter Rentals Stabilize
Airfreight continues sustained growth but with the delivery of new and converted freighters, older types face weakness. The high price of fuel remains a problem for older types. Airfreight companies have been forced to impose fuel surcharges on freight rates. Though pricing elasticity on airfreight is less pronounced than on…

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June 26, 2006
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Stage 3 Values Experience Modest Rise
Although Airbus and Boeing have announced a more than four percent rise in list prices, the intense competition between the two manufacturers ensures that any rise in values remains muted. The backlog of undelivered orders may be at near record levels, but values have increased by three percent at most…

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June 26, 2006
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B777-200 Values Stumbling
The market for widebodies may continue to improve, but values of the B777-200 are failing to impress. B777-200 Vital Statistics LAUNCH 12/1989 (-200) FIRST FLIGHT 06/1994 SERVICE ENTRY 05/1995 ORDERS (08/04) 92 DELIVERIES 87 AVAILABILITY 3 OPERATORS 9 ENGINE TYPES Trent, GE90, PW4000 VARIANTS -200, -200ER D CHECK COST $3.2m…

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June 26, 2006
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50 Seat Regional Jet Conversions Indicate Weaker Residuals
Although they've experienced improvement over the last few months, 50 seat regional jet values still generate sufficient anxiety to spark interest in a freighter conversion program. The 50 seat regional market was rocked late last year and early this year by a series of high profile disposals. Nearly 90 aircraft…

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June 26, 2006
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