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                                                                    Exhibit 23.6

                [Aircraft Information Services, Inc. Letterhead]




                                    CONSENT OF APPRAISER

We consent to the use of our reports dated January 31, 2001 and to the
references to our firm in:

- -    The Airplanes Limited and Airplanes U.S. Trust Report on Form 10-K for the
     fiscal year ended March 31, 2001.

- -    The Airplanes Limited and Airplanes U.S. Trust Offering Memorandum prepared
     in connection with the refinancing of certain of the classes of bonds.

- - The Exchange Offer Registration Statement to be filed with the SEC.

                                        /s/ John D. McNicol
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                                        Signed on behalf of AISI

                                        Name:  John D. McNicol
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                                        Title: Vice President -
                                               Appraisals/Forecasts
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