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Chapter 11 Filings to Impact Values of Specific Aircraft
The bankruptcy filings of Delta Air Lines [DAL] and Northwest Airlines [NWAC] is expected to lead to the disposal of a number of aircraft, but in contrast to previous filings of US Airways [UAIRQ] and United Airlines [UALAQ], the impact on values will be type-specific rather than industry-wide. The market…

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September 19, 2005
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Values of A319s Continue to Improve
As demand continues to outstrip supply, the imbalance has allowed values of the Airbus A319 to register a measure of improvement. The operator and customer base of the A319 has proven to be sufficiently diverse to permit comparisons with the competing Boeing B737-700 on an equal basis. For an aircraft…

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September 19, 2005
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As A350 Launch Edges Closer, Residuals of A330-200s Come Under Scrutiny
The imminent launch of the Airbus A350-800 has once again raised the issue of whether medium- to long-term residuals of the A330-200 should be adjusted downward. The Letter of Intent for 60 A350 orders placed by Qatar Airways, signed after months of negotiation, makes it almost certain that Airbus will…

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September 19, 2005
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Semi-Annual Jet Aircraft Value Listing
Values of Newer Aircraft Types on the Up In the current climate of high fuel prices, the values of newer aircraft types that offer greater fuel efficiency have risen further over the last six months. There is a growing disparity between supply and demand. While there was an imbalance in…

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September 5, 2005
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3.5 Percent Rise In Boeing List Prices Widens Gap With Real Pricing
Net Pricing Contained by Strong Competition The hike in Boeing [BA] list prices exceeds that of the general U.S. inflation rate by a factor of three and that of net pricing by a factor of two increasing the gap between list and real pricing. Boeing Model 2004 AV 2005 LOW…

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August 22, 2005
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"Ripple Effect" Keeps Rentals Stable
While rentals of narrowbodies out of production have managed to achieve a measure of stability, overall rates remain low. The ripple effect occurs when the primary mainstream types are in such short supply as to force operators to seek less desirable alternatives on a temporary basis. This increase in demand…

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August 22, 2005
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Potential Improvement in Turboprop Values
After nearly a decade of decline, values of at least some turboprops may be managing to turn the tide and register an improvement. The cause of the improvement lay with the sustained increase in the price of fuel. While regional jets have supplanted many turboprops in recent years, a higher…

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August 22, 2005
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B777-200ER Values Remain Stable
The Boeing [BA] B777-200ER continues to be viewed with considerable enthusiasm, so much so that values remain relatively stable. The expansion of the customer base in recent years coupled with the ongoing popularity have persuaded financial institutions to participate in sale and leasebacks and other financing instruments. However, over the…

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August 8, 2005
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