Aircraft Value News [September 12, 2022] -

Issue: September 12, 2022

Widebody Values Set to Surge from 2023

Long Haul Recovery Will See Shortage of Newer Aircraft The recovery in long haul traffic is only now beginning in earnest and, while many structural issues remain, values of new aircraft are expected to recover to at least pre-pandemic levels within eighteen months with some used aircraft perhaps achieving exceptional…

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September 12, 2022

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Israel Quad Ban Portent of Operational Restrictions?

As from March 31st 2023, aircraft with four engines will no longer be allowed to operate from the country’s airports potentially heralding a new swathe of operational bans by individual countries that have felt that international agreements fail to meet environmental imperatives. The Israeli government had previously advised airlines that…

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September 12, 2022

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Thai Finally Sells five A340-600s for “$2.6 million” Per Aircraft

Thai Airways has finally sold five A340-600s, most of which have been in storage since 2015, for a total price of $13 million. The total price of $13 million translates into $2.6 million per aircraft. While a contract has been signed by the airline, this still needs to be approved…

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September 12, 2022

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Asking Prices – “$18 Million” for 2004 B737-800

The difference between asking prices and market values can be considerable with the final agreed price being much lower than requested by the seller. A 2001 BBJ is on the market for $23 million which is much higher than the $15 million value. However, with BBJs the condition and configuration…

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September 12, 2022

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B787-9 Values Continue To Edge Upwards

The hiatus in B787 deliveries, now seemingly resolved, has enabled to the used market to largely recover from the woes emanating from such Covid failures as Norwegian but as international traffic gathers momentum, there is every expectation that gains will be held in the near term. The value of a…

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September 12, 2022

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Lease Rentals Continue to See Modest Rise

The lease rentals of the regional jets continue to see a slight increase as traffic recovers in many regions. While orders are expected to be placed in the coming months, more stored regional jet aircraft are being placed back into service. The process of recovery focusses more on the shorter…

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September 12, 2022

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New Widebody Values Race Ahead

The long haul market continues to open although some countries have still yet to recover. Asia-Pacific carriers account for a large proportion of widebodies and this region lags behind. China and Japan remain restricted even as Australia and New Zealand open their borders. On Thursday, August 25, 2022, China’s General…

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September 12, 2022

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B737-700 Values Start to Weaken

After experiencing a measure of stability after the pandemic the changing structure of the market and advancing age are causing values to experience some weakness once again. With the development of the B737-700, it was possible for Boeing to also design a variant that did not need to retain the…

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September 12, 2022

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Aircraft Asset Assessment - The B737-700

Market Presence. The -700 achieved notable but limited success, building upon the solid foundations laid by the B737-200ADV and then the B737-400. In terms of the competition, principally the A319, orders for the Airbus product finally outstripped the Boeing product, 1,486 versus 1,128 reversing an earlier trend. The Airbus product…

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September 12, 2022

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A321P2F Values Continue to See Premium

The A321 freighter conversion program may have started after the B737-800SF but with over 110 orders and commitments, the freighter is establishing a clear presence in the market. The B737-800 is being converted in ever greater numbers with over 100 thus converted to date and many more scheduled with more…

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September 12, 2022

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