Aircraft Value News [November 6, 2023] -

Issue: November 6, 2023

The Trajectory for New Generation Widebody Lease Rates: Mostly Higher (With Caveats)

New generation widebody aircraft have become the focal point of attention due to their increasing lease rates and varied value movements. With a tumultuous past few years roiling the global aviation market, it's evident that the value and lease rates of new generation widebody aircraft are not following a uniform…

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November 6, 2023

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New Generation Regional Aircraft: Their Post-Pandemic Recovery Continues

One of the remarkable developments during the turbulent pandemic period and its aftermath has been the increase in market value for new generation regional aircraft, particularly the ATR72-600. This growth in market value is occurring even as the base value of these aircraft remains stable. In 2019, the base value…

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November 6, 2023

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Aircraft Engine Valuations Continue Their Post-COVID Ascent

As the pandemic subsided and the aviation industry began to recover, a new set of challenges emerged, with operators struggling to return aircraft to service due to staffing and infrastructure issues. However, the market for spare engines saw a remarkable improvement as utilization rates returned to approximate pre-pandemic levels, revealing…

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November 6, 2023

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Publisher's Note

You’re reading the first issue written by John Persinos, the new editor-in-chief of Aircraft Value News. After 32 years of yeoman’s service, AVN Editor Paul Leighton is moving on to pursue other opportunities. John has been a journalist for more than 40 years and previously served as editor-in-chief of several…

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November 6, 2023

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EXPERT Q&A: Air Cargo Demand, Rates Remain Under Pressure

The following is an interview between AVN editor-in-chief John Persinos and Mike Stengel, a top expert in the global air cargo realm and a principal at AeroDynamic Advisory, an aviation consultancy based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. John’s questions are in bold. Q: What’s the supply-and-demand equation right now for…

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November 6, 2023

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How Will The Game-Changing A321XLR Affect Baseline Delivery and Lease Rates for the A321neo and A32LR?

First announced at the Paris Air Show in 2019, the A321XLR is the newest entry into the long-haul narrowbody realm, with service expected to start in the second quarter of 2024. The XLR comprises many improvements over the A321neo and LR, including longer range, heavier payload capacity, and greater fuel…

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November 6, 2023

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Air Freight Market Dynamics: Valuations, Returns, and the Impact of Conversion Costs

In recent years, the air freighter market has witnessed significant changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to shifts in both baseline valuations and lease rates. Additionally, the escalating costs of converting passenger aircraft into freighters have raised questions about the market's overall attractiveness from a return perspective. The good…

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November 6, 2023

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