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A300-600R Values Still Falling
The Paris Air Show will finally produce a replacement for the A300-600R in the form of the A350. The B787 already represents a formidable replacement for the -600R but the A350 will present the existing model with fresh challenges. Values of the A300-600R have been steadily falling for more than…

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June 13, 2005
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PW2000 Powered B757s Lease Rentals Gain Credibility
For nearly two decades values and lease rentals of Pratt & Whitney PW2000 powered B757s have been overshadowed by those B757s powered by the Rolls-Royce RB211, but the emergence of a new generation of lessees is seemingly eroding the sometimes lesser pricing associated with the PW2000. The values and lease…

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June 13, 2005
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Boeing Seeks to Keep B737-600 Alive With $45 Million Corporate Model
Values of the B737-600 have been under severe pressure over the last two years due to the lack of demand from both the new and used markets, but Boeing Business Jets is seeking to raise the profile of the type by potentially offering the -600 as a third member of…

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June 13, 2005
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ERJ145 Values Continue to Experience A Decline
The values of 50-seat regional jets have been under pressure for at least a year, a consequence of rising operating costs and the market moving toward larger equipment. The restructuring undertaken by the major U.S. airlines clearly benefited the 50-seat regional jet, and values managed to avoid the falls that…

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May 30, 2005
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Strong Demand Not Enough to Prevent Parting Out of Newer Aircraft
While many headlines may be focusing on the demand for certain aircraft and the placement of new orders, there may be a different story to tell: Newer aircraft that should be in considerable demand are being scrapped, which may highlight the fragility of the market. Two ex United B737-500s (serial…

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May 30, 2005
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B747-400 Freighter Conversion Cost Dips to $15 Million
Atlas Air Moves Into Freighter Conversion Market Again The cost of converting a B747-400 continues to decline, which not only makes the program more affordable, but allows for more surplus units on the market to be absorbed back into service. Atlas Air has announced a contract with Israel Aircraft Industries…

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May 30, 2005
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Strong International Demand Lifts U.S. Leasing Companies Out Of Slump
The U.S. aircraft leasing industry is poised for a substantial comeback in coming years following a severe slump after 9/11. The brisk resurgence of demand for widebody and narrowbody aircraft is coming from countries such as China and India, as well as those in the Middle East and Europe. Some…

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May 30, 2005
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Signs of Relief Emerge for Fokker 100 Values
While values of the Fokker 100, the youngest of which is still less than 10 years of age, have been under pressure for the last five years, but the placement of some surplus examples with operators has at least provided the foundation for some stability. Rolls-Royce [RYCEF] and Fokker Services…

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May 30, 2005
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