Aircraft Value News [June 13, 2005] -

Issue: June 13, 2005

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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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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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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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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June 13, 2005

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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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