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Plight of U.S. Airlines Continues to Contain Rise in Values
Today's considerable imbalance between supply and demand - with demand winning - should be generating sufficient friction in the marketplace to stoke up values of many aircraft types. But to date, most of the focus has been on rentals. Much of this is due to the continued financial problems associated…

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By: Aircraft Value News
May 30, 2005
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Chapter 2 Values Approaching Scrap Levels
While the values of newer aircraft types continue to strengthen, the values of Chapter 2 aircraft have failed to register any improvement. There is now a discernible shortage of quality equipment, but the market continues to turn away from older examples despite their low capital cost. The lack of newer…

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By: Aircraft Value News
May 30, 2005
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Regional Jet Lease Rentals Remain Stable
Despite the concerns about the decline in values of 50-seat regional jets and their prospects in the marketplace over the coming years, lease rentals are still managing to remain stable. The values of 50-seat regional jets have experienced modest weakness over the last year. This stems from concerns about the…

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By: Aircraft Value News
May 30, 2005
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Hike in B737 Production by '25 Percent' Carries Risks for Values
No Evidence of Surge in New Values Despite Record Production Plans The potential for a 25 percent hike in Boeing [BA] B737 production points to a robust market and should provide more evidence that values are likely to exhibit further rises. But the conditions surrounding the production increase are complex…

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By: Aircraft Value News
May 16, 2005
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Shorter Assembly Cycles Point to Used Price Containment
The shorter assembly times being achieved by aircraft manufacturers illustrate their ability to ramp up production to meet short-term demand, thereby reducing the emphasis on achieving supply from the used market and containing any material increase in used values. As part of a major productivity improvement program, the Airbus A320…

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By: Aircraft Value News
May 16, 2005
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Modest Noise Regulations Spell Longer-Term Trouble for Residuals
The implementation date for Chapter 4 noise and emission rules, Jan. 1, 2006, is only months away. But the perceived timidity of the new regulations could prompt environmental advocates to herald their introduction by clamoring for tighter controls over the long run, which could adversely impact values. Chapter 4 involves…

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By: Aircraft Value News
May 16, 2005
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Stage 3 Values Remain Stable at Best
Despite strong demand for capacity in the lead up to the peak Northern Hemisphere summer period, the high price of fuel and the boost in production by Airbus and Boeing, there has been little further material improvement in Stage 3 values. Values of newer narrowbodies have registered an increase over…

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By: Aircraft Value News
May 16, 2005
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Turboprop Rentals Remain Steady
After experiencing a period of improvement, the values of turboprops are now holding steady. The high price of fuel has provided turboprop manufacturers with new marketing opportunities. Operators may be reluctant to order new equipment but they have far fewer qualms with respect to leasing. Although the U.S. market may…

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By: Aircraft Value News
May 16, 2005
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