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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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Higher Fuel Prices Pose Threat to Value Improvement
Losses for the Airline Industry Are Mounting The high price of fuel, exacerbated by the effects of Hurricane Katrina in the United States, continues to cause considerable problems for the airline industry and is likely to further contain the improvement in values of newer aircraft types and stimulate another decline…

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September 19, 2005
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High Fuel Prices Prompt Southwest to Seek B737-700 Replacement
The strong request from a prime Boeing [BA] customer, Southwest Airlines [LUV], for the U.S. manufacturer to develop a much more fuel-efficient replacement for the B737-700 is likely to increase speculation that a new B737 will emerge within the next seven years. The chief executive of Southwest, Gary Keller, has…

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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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Residual Value Expectations for B737-900ER Remain Modest
Only A321-200 Values Dented by Boeing's Impending Launch The long-awaited launch of the Boeing [BA] B737-900ER is likely to result in only modestly performing residual values but will provide an important challenge to the Airbus A321-200, as well as strengthen the overall B737NG brand. Boeing has been seeking to launch…

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August 8, 2005
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