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August 1, 2011
Market Presence. The -500 has a limited market presence. Though some eight percent of the fleet is being advertised, relatively limited availability is no justification for assuming that current values should remain stable. Values and lease rentals of older B737s...September 1, 2008
ILFC Expects Lease Rentals to Weaken Lessors, in continuing to post substantial profits, demonstrates that the market still has considerable flexibility before reliving the turmoil of the early 1990s and post 2001. Engine leasing has become a popular form of leasing in recent years as financial institutions appreciate the ability of such assets to perform over the long term as well as minimizing value...September 1, 2008
Market Presence. While the oldest CRJs are more than 16 years of age, Canadair made great strides in adapting the basic corporate jet design to the needs of the tougher commercial market such that its heritage should not be any more of a significant issue than for other regional jets. The operational flexibility of the CRJ has been improved through the incorporation of higher MTOWs and better engines...May 26, 2008
While most forecasts for oil prices assume an average price of around $120 a barrel for 2008, there is speculation that the price could rise to $200 in the coming months resulting in a massive fall in demand for air travel At $200 a barrel there would inevitably be severe consequences for the world economy, except perhaps in countries which are extensively engaged in oil production. Once a new upper limit...April 28, 2008
The announcement that Airbus is to undertake testing of the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) on one of the company's A340s is an interesting development and one which could potentially have medium-term implications for the current A320 family. Airbus is to start testing the Pratt & Whitney GTF in the fourth quarter of this year. The aircraft to be used will be an A340. The testing suggests...April 28, 2008
The baseline specification for newly delivered A320 and B737NG family members is changing to reflect recent upgrades to the engines as well changes to the structure and interiors. Both CFMI and IAE have introduced upgrades to their engines. As a consequence, the CFMI designation has changed to the -3. For example, the CFM56-7B26 has become the CFM56-7B26/3 on the B737-800 and the CFM56-5B4/P has become the...April 14, 2008
Lack Luster Residuals Will Face At Least One Model The long awaited competition to Western aerospace technology finally appears to have moved from the realm of desirability to reality with an actual order for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet from All Nippon Airways (ANA). The Western aerospace manufacturers, decimated over the last decade with the withdrawal, absorption or demise of BAe, Fokker...November 26, 2007
Bombardier is launching a new program to ensure an aftermarket for the CRJ 200 which also hopes to capitalize on the long lead times for most new business aircraft. It will also ensure values remain stable over the long term. The new program, Project Phoenix, Ltd, announced at the Dubai Air Show, would convert the popular, 50-seat regional jet into a luxury VIP jets seating 12 to 19 passengers. As it is...November 26, 2007
With Delta and Chromally combining to produce parts for the CFM56-5 and CFM56-7 engines, the threat to traditional spares pricing continues to escalate, further undermining the value attributable to full-life maintenance status. Appraisers are increasingly being asked by financial institutions to add the dollar difference between half-life and full-life maintenance status to indicated current and future...November 26, 2007
Values of the BAe146/Avro RJ, seemingly under pressure from the expansion of the new generation of regional jets, continue to find favor in new markets. The high price fuel should be a major negative for the four-engined configuration but fuel represents a relatively small part of direct operating costs when flying shorter sector lengths. The lower capital and leasing cost of the BAe146/Avro RJ compared to...October 15, 2007
Residual values of the existing ATR42-500 and ATR72-500 are likely to experience only a modest readjustment as a result of the launch of the -600. The values of the ATR42-500 and ATR72-500 have been riding high over the course of the last year due in no small part to the rise in the price of fuel and a shortage of used and new availability. Residual values have also seen a modest improvement not least...October 1, 2007
Move By Airlines To Source Cheaper Parts Could Also Boost Used Values The last decade has been characterized by minimal increases in the net prices of new aircraft, even in the context of a backlog that now extends for many years. Competition between Airbus and Boeing, as well efficiency drives, the expansion of the low cost model, and a more business approach to aircraft purchase decisions have all...December 11, 2006
Should the potential early re-engining of the A320 gain credibility, existing residuals of the A320 and B737NG families would experience significant reassessment. Pratt & Whitney are reportedly suggesting that a variant of its Geared Turbofan could be used to essentially re-engine the A320 family. With ground testing of the Geared Turbofan (GTF) demonstrator due to commence late next year, the engine...December 11, 2006
The market for mainline 100 seaters such as the A318 continue to decline despite the lack of supply for other members of the B737NG and a320 families. The cancellation of the B717 program by Boeing pointed to continued difficulties for the 100-seat market. Even the departure of the B717 from the competition did not lead to improved market conditions for the A318. With a virtually static order book...December 11, 2006
Market Presence As a member of the A320 family, technology is not an issue for the A318. Technical obsolescence will not feature for many years or at least until the A320 family is upgraded or replaced. The interior of the A318, providing a wider diameter than the competition, is already proving to be a winner on other members of the A320 family. On a 100 seater, such an advantageous interior arrangement...December 1, 2006
Engine nacelle manufacturer Aircelle is quietly growing its maintenance and repair business. The French-based company opened a repair shop in 2004 and is planning to expand its international network of customer support partners. It is now endeavoring to get customers interested in by-the-hour contracts. “Usually, nacelle maintenance is on condition and no overhaul is scheduled,” Philippe...October 16, 2006
The Total Care Agreements (TCAs) offered by engine manufacturers are designed to boost residual values of those aircraft using such programs, by as much as 10 percent due to the perceived virtual full life condition of the engines. Engine makers have increasingly sought to tap into the need for operators to outsource engine maintenance as a means or reducing costs and administration while maximizing wing...October 2, 2006
But 2006 Has Yet to See Any New Orders The buoyancy of the international scheduled market and the predilection for twin engined widebodies continues to allow B777-200ER values a measure of improvement. The B777-200ER has been favored by operators and the financial community for many years, allowing values to register a material improvement since the trough of the previous recession in 2002-2003. The twin...September 18, 2006
The value attributed to most Chapter 2 aircraft lay in the eye of the operator. The majority of Chapter 2 or stage 2 aircraft are now fortunate to possess a value greater than $1 million. The number in storage only seems to rise rather than fall, even though more are being parted out. Until the last few years, a number of owners, due to tax reasons or desperation, sought to retain aircraft in the hope that...June 26, 2006
Some of the 10 A320s to be phased out in the coming years could be destined for the junkyard, despite attracting current market values of around $5 million. The early vintage 10 A320s, comprising five -100s and five -200s, were absorbed by British Airways as a result of the takeover of British Caledonian in...
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