Used Aircraft - Supply and Demand based Pricing

[Gaius Marius]

I think the Used Aircraft "Lot" should have more realistic valuations based on supply and demand.  It should also be based on type of aircraft, not just overall quantity.

For example, in game three, three large airlines went bankrupt almost simultaneously.  There are literally hundreds of aircraft in the used market.  I think the prices should reflect supply and demand more accurately.  In real life those a/c would be sold as quickly as possible (therefore at cut rate prices) by the "banks" to get cash for the assets.  At this rate it will likely take at least a year for the market to absorb that many planes.  I also think that there will be a few more bankruptcies in the near future.  The used a/c market should be in freefall right now.

Any thoughts?

[oswegobag]

I agree..... but I am sure that will be very difficult. Maybe the automated broker prices should reflect the similar prices that the actual airlines are charging for the planes. I think 375 players is enough to make a semi-accurate supply/demand on its own.... the brokers just need to follow those prices.

[Gaius Marius]

Agreed.