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# What Is Current Market Value in Aircraft Leasing?
- URL: https://www.acmiworld.com/what-is-current-market-value-in-aviation/
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:41:20.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-16T12:41:20.000Z
- Description: Current Market Value defined for aviation professionals, with its operational or commercial use, document context and related terminology.
- Author: ACMI World
- Tags: Aviation Glossary, Aircraft Leasing & Finance, #Import 2026-09-14 15:41

## How the Term Is Used in Aviation

Current market value is an appraisal of what an aircraft is worth in the prevailing market at a specified date and under stated transaction assumptions.

Aviation Glossary

**Term:** Current Market Value

**Category:** Aircraft Leasing & Finance

## How It Affects the Transaction

It can move materially above or below base value because of supply, demand, interest rates, engine availability, airline credit and aircraft-specific maintenance condition.

## Where the Term Appears

Current Market Value can appear in aircraft leases, loan agreements, security documents, appraisals, insurance provisions or closing deliverables depending on the transaction. The exact legal effect comes from the executed documents, governing law and the role of each party.

## What to Review

Read the definition together with payment mechanics, default provisions, insurance, maintenance, return conditions, security and enforcement rights. A familiar label can have a different economic effect when the drafting or calculation method changes.

## Related Aviation Topics

Related ACMI World coverage includes [key terms in aircraft leasing contracts](https://www.acmiworld.com/key-terms-in-aircraft-leasing-contracts/), [business jet leasing](https://www.acmiworld.com/business-jet-leasing/), [aircraft acquisition financing](https://www.acmiworld.com/financing-options-for-aircraft-acquisitions/), [cross-border jet lease terms](https://www.acmiworld.com/cross-border-jet-lease-terms-that-matter/) and [aircraft valuation and LTV](https://www.acmiworld.com/aircraft-valuation-adjustments-affect-ltv/).

It can move materially above or below base value because of supply, demand, interest rates, engine availability, airline credit and aircraft-specific maintenance condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

## Current Market Value FAQ

What does Current Market Value mean in aviation?

Current market value is an appraisal of what an aircraft is worth in the prevailing market at a specified date and under stated transaction assumptions.

Why does Current Market Value matter?

It can move materially above or below base value because of supply, demand, interest rates, engine availability, airline credit and aircraft-specific maintenance condition.

Where would an aviation professional encounter Current Market Value?

It is commonly encountered in aircraft leasing & finance documents, procedures, calculations or operating discussions where the underlying technical or commercial issue is relevant.

Does the term have the same meaning in every aircraft finance document?

No. Market terminology is useful shorthand, but the executed agreement controls. Defined terms, calculation methods, governing law and transaction structure can change the result.