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Older Widebody Values Face Junkyard
The high price of fuel has merely accelerated the inevitable fate of older widebody aircraft rather than precipitated their downfall. While yields are beginning to recover for many international carriers, the appetite for the older widebody is not recording any improvement. The high operating costs and lack of interior flexibility…

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By: Aircraft Value News
December 12, 2005
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Rentals Reach Their Zenith
The revival in the fortunes of out of production narrowbody lease rentals appears to be running out of steam despite the absence of more modern equipment. Rentals of out of production narrowbodies have enjoyed substantial gains over the last 18 months, sufficient to recoup much of the decline experienced in…

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By: Aircraft Value News
December 12, 2005
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Dash8-400 Values Enjoy Some Stability
The high price of fuel has managed to renew interest in the Dash8-400 and partially compensate Bombardier for its decision to temporarily halt production of the CRJ200. Since service entry of the Dash8-400 in 2000, values may have failed to inspire but they have also managed to avoid rapid deterioration,…

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December 12, 2005
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GATX Disposal Points to Peak for Values of Older Products
The decision by GATX Corporation to start selling off older equipment points to potential peaking of demand, and therefore the peaking of values and lease rentals of such aircraft. GATX Corporation [NYSE:GMT] announced a plan to focus its aircraft leasing portfolio around its newer, more profitable aircraft. As part of…

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December 12, 2005
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Tightening Supply Eases Values Upward
No B737 Delivery Slots Available Until 2008 The extended backlog of aircraft, created by operators and lessors scrambling for capacity to meet demand, has started to allow new and used values to register a measure of improvement. DBA Germany, in placing orders for 40 Boeing [BA] B737-700s and -800s, cited…

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By: Aircraft Value News
November 28, 2005
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Long-Term Residuals Still Under Scrutiny as P&W Accelerates New Engine
Despite the extending backlog of deliveries for the B737 and A320 families the prospect of replacement for both models within the next seven years remains very real as Pratt & Whitney [UTC] seeks to test a new engine as soon as 2007. Pratt & Whitney is currently developing a geared…

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November 28, 2005
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B767-300ERs Sell for '$30m,' Demonstrating Market Strength
Just a year ago, prices of more than $25 million for a Boeing B767-300ER were considered bullish. But today, with some lease rentals topping $500,000 per month, prices have firmed up somewhat. BCI Aircraft Leasing acquired three B767-300ERs from Merced Partners in October. The aircraft are leased to SAS but…

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By: Aircraft Value News
November 28, 2005
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Kingfisher Places '$17.5 Million' Order for ATR72-500s
Indian carrier Kingfisher has placed an order for 20 ATR72-500s that was reportedly worth some $350 million, or $17.5 million per aircraft. The quoted purchase price is much more in line with current values than those quoted for jet orders. Discounting on Airbus and Boeing aircraft generally start at 30…

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November 28, 2005
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