Aircraft Value News [April 20, 2015] -

Issue: April 20, 2015

Aircraft Asset Assessment: B767-400

Market Presence. The B767-400 was not a success for Boeing and indeed the aircraft has become marginalized. With only two operators the aircraft is likely to remain with existing operators for some years to come. The values of the -400 have not performed well though they are largely theoretical given…

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April 20, 2015

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Values of A320neo & B737MAX Show Convergence

The differential in values between the A320neo and B737MAX is already smaller than between A320ceo and B737NG but the potential offered by the Space-Flex offers the prospect of even closer values. The 180 seating capacity of the A320 has long been a factor in its lower value when compared to…

By: Paul Leighton

April 20, 2015

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Regional Jet Values Fail to Advance

The values of most regional jets are now seeing a period of stability though the 70 seaters are perhaps facing new pressures. Values are in Millions of US Dollars and are based on The Aircraft Value Reference published by The Aircraft Value Analysis Company www.aircraftvalues.net www.aircraftvalues.com. An Aircraft Rating has…

By: Paul Leighton

April 20, 2015

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Values of A320neo and B737MAX Stable But –MAX9 Remains Issue

The values of the A320neo and B737MAX have been established even if low fuel prices have eroded their fuel cost advantage at the same time as escalation is causing significant divergence in net pricing. The A320neo was launched in December 2010 and the B737MAX in July 2011. The A320neo has…

By: Paul Leighton

April 20, 2015

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Lease Rentals Ease on Lower Interest Rates

The record low interest rates persist and this has continued to have a modest effect on lease rentals though there can still be considerable variation depending on the lessee – and lessor. A multitude of factors have combined to achieve record backlogs and with delivery slots for some aircraft unavailable…

By: Paul Leighton

April 20, 2015

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Values & Rentals Continue to Decline

The B767-400 is a niche aircraft having never produced the type of demand envisaged by Boeing essentially filling a gap for a few customers. The B767-400 was only ever ordered by Delta and United although one was also delivered to BBJ. With 38 orders the aircraft was always expected to…

By: Paul Leighton

April 20, 2015

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Lower Inflation Starts to Impact Residual Calculations

The fall in the price of fuel has having an effect on inflation, including the indices used by the airframe and engine manufacturers, such that residual values in the short to medium term may be adversely impacted. The relationship between inflation and aircraft values has inevitably been of limited interest…

By: Paul Leighton

April 20, 2015

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B737NG Residuals Start to Take Note of B737MAX

While the values of the B737NG continue to remain strong because of the low price of fuel, a generally improving economic climate, and lack of delivery slots, the continued development of the B737MAX is beginning to have an effect on medium term residual values. The current market value of a…

By: Paul Leighton

April 20, 2015

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