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Freighter Values Could Feel Effects of Structural Change
During the midst of the financial crisis a few years ago Lufthansa Cargo warned that airfreight in its then current form was in danger of disappearing and Cathay Pacific is again highlighting the significant change in structure that is changing demand patterns. Cathay Pacific has noted that Asia-Europe revenue as…

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December 3, 2012
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Values Fail to Advance
The market for the more modern narrowbodies remains in overall negative territory given that there is seemingly a preference to part out an aircraft rather than seek an onward sale. While there are signs of encouragement in terms of trading activity there continues to be a lack of appetite for…

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December 3, 2012
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Limited Airfreight Makes for Weak Values
The lack of significant improvement in the airfreight market continues to plague values with Singapore Airlines being the latest to announce that a B747-400F is to be withdrawn from service due to limited traffic. The peak Christmas period will soon allow operators to experience an improvement in traffic but without…

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November 19, 2012
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A340-500 & B777-200LR Values Fail to Deliver
Ultra-Long Haul Market Moves from Niche to Marginalized The trade-in of five A340-500s by Singapore Airlines, as part of a deal that involves the ordering of five more A380s and 20 A350s, is likely to cause more problems for the values of the ultra-long haul A350-500 and B777-200LR aircraft. The…

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November 19, 2012
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Regional Jet Rentals Mostly Remain on Even Keel
The lease rentals of at least the larger regional jets remain stable although there is some age related deterioration. The larger regional jets continue to remain in demand such that those used aircraft that are becoming available are being placed with relative ease. With new regional jets being leased by…

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November 19, 2012
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CRJ200ER Values Continue to Face Downward Pressure
The values of the once ubiquitous CRJ200 continue to suffer in the face of limited and sporadic demand. While values of the ERJ145ER are managing to remain relatively stable, particularly those that have the support of the manufacturer, the trend line for values of the CRJ200ER remains negative. The values…

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November 19, 2012
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Fokker 100 Values Achieve Stability
The values of the Fokker 100 have achieved a measure of stability over the course of the last few months though this is largely the result of previous declines. The market for the Fokker 100 has experienced a variety of fortunes over the course of the last decade and for…

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November 19, 2012
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Lessor Sees Signs of Improvement for Some Narrowbody Rentals
Lease rentals for some narrowbodies have experienced a measure of weakness more recently but Fly Leasing, sees this downward trend either stopping or reversing. The market for narrowbodies, both new and used, remains fragmented with European carriers likely to face problems during the lean winter period. The financial difficulties of…

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November 19, 2012
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