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18/08/2021

Newer Generation Narrowbody Aircraft Values Show Positive Trend

Newer generation narrowbody aircraft values are performing the strongest overall, with aircraft attracting good investor interest and displaying positive value trends.

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IBA anticipates narrowbody aircraft base and market values will realign by 2024. We used InsightIQ values data to understand the changing nature of current narrowbody values across common types.

 

Comparing Airbus NEO and Boeing MAX aircraft values

The influence of the Coronavirus pandemic is gradually diminishing as market values recover relative to base, as such, we have not revised A320neo and 737 MAX 8 base values at this time. For the youngest aircraft, the A320 is showing a 1 to 1.5% improvement in values. The MAX's increase can reach 5%. Despite this, comparable vintage A320s still enjoy a $2M premium over the MAX.

 

Comparing market and base values for the A320 Neo and 737 Max

Comparing Airbus CEO and Boeing NG aircraft

IBA is seeing a positive return to service picture, with the numbers of active A320ceo and 737 NG family aircraft improving. The 737 NG leads primarily due to the delayed delivery of the MAX. It is important to realise that despite the encouraging signs, there is still a long way to go.

 

A half life market evolution analysis for the A320 CEO and Boeing 737-900

 

Larger CEO and NEO variants (such as the A321-200 and 737-900ER) are currently well utilised. Smaller, more niche sub fleets, whose numbers are dwindling, face higher storage levels.

 

July's 78% active fleet position is promising compared with last year's 67%, but still far short of 2019's 97%.

Current generation narrowbody values

Newer generation aircraft are exerting pressure on the younger A320ceo and 737-800 families, causing their values to soften. Whereas mid-life and older A320s are stable within 1 or 2%, younger models can suffer up to 10%. The Boeing 737-800 faces smaller adjustments of 1% and 8% respectively.

 

Off lease 737-800 trades continue to display a premium of up to $3M, bolstered by a thriving passenger to freighter 'P2F' program, which causes strong demand. IBA expects the gap to narrow once the MAX's global certification is completed. On lease trading shows less discrepancy.

 

Our outlook is positive for larger variants, considering their strong performance. The A321's value is enjoying an improving trend, which itself has exerted a positive influence on the CEO. Though the 737-900ER is well utilised and has strong operator loyalty, concerns about Lion Air and Super Air Jet have caused some value softening.

 

IBA's InsightIQ analysis platform flexibly illustrates multiple asset, fleet and market positions, actual and potential, to inform client choices and identify acquisition opportunities. Immediate access to crucial aircraft, engine, lease rate and fleet data eases appreciation of historic and future aircraft concentrations and operator profiles.

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