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Alaska Order Prompts Renewed Domestic Interest in Boeing
The order for 35 Boeing B737NGs announced by Alaska Airlines and Boeing during the Paris Air Show underlines the pent up demand from the U.S. manufacturer's traditional market, the potential for considerable new order placements in the coming years, and the possibility of a hike in values as the shortage…

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June 27, 2005
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Rising Widebody Rates Outpace Values
While the rentals of older widebodies remain in the doldrums, those for newer widebodies continue to rise due to a growing shortage of capacity. The problems of the U.S. legacy carriers continue to counter increasing international traffic. However, with the relaxation of bilateral agreements and the stripping away of regulation…

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June 27, 2005
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Regional Jet Values Continue to Decline
The arrival and launch of new regional aircraft types is creating further pressure on existing regional jet values. The experience of the regional jet sector is no different than that of the other aircraft segments. Values of all jets face an uncertain, and usually weaker, future with the arrival of…

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June 27, 2005
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A380 Aids Short-Term B747-400 Rentals
Slide in Delivery Schedule Has No Effect on A380 Values The six-month delay on the delivery of the first A380s is expected to see renewed, albeit short-lived, demand for the Boeing 747-400, allowing lease rentals a measure of further improvement. The delivery of the first of 12 A380s to Qantas…

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June 13, 2005
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Life Extension Program Helps Maintain BAE146 Residuals
The proactive stance of BAE Systems in seeking to ensure a credible presence for the BAe146/Avro RJ products continues to provide justification for investment grade residual values. Current and future values of the BAe146/Avro RJ have been under severe pressure in recent years due to increasing age and introduction of…

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June 13, 2005
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Production Hike Continues To Raise Fears Over Residual Values
The current demand for new equipment emanating from improved market conditions and a desire to replace older inefficient aircraft continue to lead the manufacturers into a massive increase in production levels such that medium- to long-term residual values could be adversely impacted by a glut. Values of newer types are…

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June 13, 2005
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High Fuel Prices Hasten Demise of Older Widebody Values
The high price of fuel is continuing to take its toll on the demand for older widebodies, with values experiencing further weakness. Far from stronger international traffic resulting in the acquisition of surplus ageing widebodies, the improved market conditions are allowing operators to seek replacements. With the high price of…

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June 13, 2005
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Rentals Start To Face Weakness
In the latter part of 2004, lease rentals of narrowbodies no longer in production reached their peak. Since the end of 2004, the high price of fuel has played a significant role in forcing operators to consider more modern and efficient alternatives. The sustained high price of fuel has meant…

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June 13, 2005
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