Freighter Values Fail to Advance

摘要

The weaker airfreight market has inevitably caused some weakness in the values of freighter aircraft although there remains considerable appetite for some types Whereas most of 2018 saw a significant improvement in the market this has not been replicated in 2019. The appetite for additional capacity is not what it once was and some cargo aircraft remain in storage. The B767-300F is however seen a particularly desirable not least because of the intention of Amazon to expand operations with the type. The feedstock for B767 freighter conversion is also limited. The Aircraft Rating www.aircraftvalues.com) reflects the considered suitability for asset based financing over a seven year period. Ratings range from A++ to E-and are provided by The Aircraft Value Analysis Co. Ltd. (AVAC) who were the first to launch ratings for aircraft in Aircraft Value News more than a decade ago. The Aircraft Value Analysis Co. Ltd. (AVAC)s Aircraft Ratings have since become the benchmark for the industry, investors and the appraisal community. Those aircraft scoring an A or B rating indicate suitability for asset based financing over the next seven years. A rating of C or D indicates that the owner needs to be aware that the risks are much greater even if the rewards can also be higher. A rating of E indicates little suitability for asset based financing and that attraction lies with the existing operator.