MTOW Remains Key Attribute of Appraisal Process.

The article focuses on how an aircraft's maximum take-off weight (MTOW) is an important factor in determining the value, with recent upgrades by Airbus and Boeing potentially warranting a significant increase in value. It reports that while increasing an aircraft's weight is typically assumed to increase range, operators must trade off payload against fuel to ensure operational flexibility. It mentions that reduce airframe weight, Airbus has implemented a New Production Standard (NPS).