What Happened
Japanese Lessor Expands Into Engine And Component Services
Orix Aviation, a Japanese-owned aircraft lessor and asset manager, is acquiring UK-based aftermarket specialist AerFin to expand into engine, component, and end-of-life aircraft services. The acquisition, announced on August 3, will combine Orix Aviation’s aircraft leasing and asset management services with AerFin’s technical services businesses. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, and reportedly has an enterprise value of around ¥100 billion ($638 million) for AerFin. This move may indicate a growing trend of aircraft lessors and investors in the aftermarket, as reported by Aviation Week.