IBA sees positive trends in narrowbody aircraft values, but widebodies remain depressed

Aviation data and advisory consultancy IBA has outlined a divergence in value trends between narrowbody and widebody aircraft driven by a surge in domestic travel in certain markets, but continuing low levels of international travel globally. In a recent Aircraft Values webinar, IBA illustrated how a surge in domestic passenger flights, driven largely by rapidly returning demand in North America, is driving a recovery in market values of newer generation narrowbody aircraft. The gap between the base and market values of the Boeing 737 MAX, now re-certified for operation in most global markets, with China being the notable exception, has