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The article focuses on the continued decline in values of all aircraft in 2009. It notes that the values of the Boeing B737NG aircraft are suffering as much as other aircraft types while the B777-200ER is not as popular as it once was. Also noted is the consideration of reengining as a more viable option in the medium term instead of developing a new airframe/engine. Emphasis is placed on which types of aircraft will manage to stage a recovery as the deepest point of the recession for aircraft values is anticipated to occur in the winter of 2009/2010.

The article reports that Boeing's indecision on re-engining design has resulted in confusion for residual aircraft values of the Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 planes. It notes that re-engining could result in modest residual values for Airbus and Boeing based on deviation from existing projections. Observers cite that a decision to re-engine only provides incremental, rather than evolutionary improvements in design and will open the aviation industry to criticism for increasing global warming.

The article reports on the impact of the possible re-engining of Airbus 320 (A320) and Boeing 737 (B737) on the regional jet market. Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica (Embraer) is contemplating about the future of its E-Jet in the midst of potential operating efficiency erosion which necessitates the reconsideration of existing residual values for the aircraft category. The re-engined A320/B737NG provide better economics compared with existing larger regional jets. Regional jet manufacturers are currently facing lower rates of delivery.

The article reports on the increase in value of aircraft engines due to maturity. Frequent overhauls of used models became an investment opportunity according to Financial Institutions. According to the article, the scarce supply of replacements and high pricing of overhauls made the demand for used models increased as well as its price value.