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Reprieve of B767 Will Not Reverse Descending Values
The success of the Boeing B787 is leading to problems for customers who desire early delivery slots, prompting these customers to seek interim capacity. This has the potential to prompt Boeing to delay a decision on closing B767 commercial production. There were only 20 B767s to be delivered as of…

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By: Aircraft Value News
June 27, 2005
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Flurry of Orders at Paris Air Show Keep Values on Upward Path
Optimism Overcomes Gloom Caused by Record Oil Prices With more than 450 orders secured from a variety of carriers during the Pars Salon, including a large number from India, the new aircraft market has at last categorically distanced itself from the recession of the last few years and shown the…

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By: Aircraft Value News
June 27, 2005
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Low Availability Levels Point to Stronger Rentals for Newer Equipment
The level of aircraft availability remains so low that it has prompted a further improvement in values, at least for those of newer aircraft types. The total jet fleet at the end of 2004 numbered just under 18,000 according to Jet Information Services. Of the 18,000 commercial jets, some 900…

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By: Aircraft Value News
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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By: Aircraft Value News
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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By: Aircraft Value News
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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By: Aircraft Value News
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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By: Aircraft Value News
June 13, 2005
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