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Proposed 90 Seat Turboprops No Threat to Existing Residuals - Yet
Both ATR and Bombardier have yet to firm up plans for a new larger turboprop and as such values of the existing ATR72-500 and Dash8Q-400 are unaffected. The principal driver for the launch of a new larger turboprop will stem from a declining backlog for existing models; the availability of…

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June 6, 2011
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Timeline of B787-10 Sufficiently Obscure As to Favor B787-9 Residuals
The continued dithering by Boeing over if, when and what form the B787-10 will allow residual values of the already launched B787-9 to be that much stronger in the period through to 2020, and possibly beyond. By having to focus on current difficulties, Boeing is taking a more measure approach…

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June 6, 2011
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B737-300 Values Continue to Falter
The market for the once ubiquitous B737-300 continues to be eroded and values are suffering from the problems associated with excess supply and limited demand. The values of the B737-300 have experienced a significant fall in the last few years. As predicted, aircraft out of production only have one opportunity…

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June 6, 2011
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B777-300ER Values Continue to Creep Upwards But Realism Still Prevails
The year to date has seen sustained demand for the most popular of widebodies, the B777-300ER, and values have inevitably continued to increase but there remains a need to retain a measure of reality in view of longer term prospects for the type. For the first four months of 2011,…

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June 6, 2011
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Value of New B767-300ERs Stable As Production Stretches to 2013
Values of New -300ERs Attract 65 Percent Discount Compared to List Price The delay to the service entry of the B787 has forced operators to seek alternative equipment but the placement of new orders for the B767-300ER will likely have been at heavily discounted prices. Despite the “imminent” service entry…

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May 23, 2011
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Condition of Older A320s Vital for Values - & Parting Out
With such an extensive product life cycle a rise in the number being parted out is to be expected although much depends on the condition of the aircraft. An A320, serial number 443, has reportedly been acquired by Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace for part out. The V2500-A1 powerplant is the least…

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May 23, 2011
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21 Qantas B737 Classics Expected to Make “$20 Million” Each
The values of the B737 Classic continue to face downward pressure as existing operators seek to displace their existing fleets with newer equipment. The Sydney Morning Herald initially reported that Qantas was selling 21 B737-400 Classic aircraft for a price Australian Dollars A$21 million each, virtually the same amount in…

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May 23, 2011
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Values of A300F4s Likely to Deteriorate as DHL Shifts to Newer Offerings
The values of the A300F4-200s are facing downward pressures in the near terms as DHL, a principal operator of the type, moves to the A300-600. DHL Express has acquired 13 A300-600s from troubled Japan Airlines. The aircraft will be converted by EADS’ EFW division with the replacement expected to be…

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May 23, 2011
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