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Aircraft Trading

  • The purchase of mid to end-of-life aircraft assets through:

  • Outright Purchase (Naked or with lease-attached)
  • Sale-and-leaseback (SLB)
  • Aircraft Consignments

Case Study

Saudi Airlines E170LR phase-out Program

The Situation

Saudi Arabian Airlines required an experienced End-of-Life solution provider to manage the phase-out of its fleet of 15x Embraer E170-LRs.

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Our Solution

AerFin was selected based on its previous fleet-phase out experience, coupled with its expertise in managing challenging technical and logistical projects.

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The Outcome

AerFin delivered a seamless phase-out solution for Saudi Arabian Airlines – supporting the airlines’ transition to a next-generation fleet product-line.

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Case Study

AerFin appointed as end-of-life service provide for Cathay Pacific’s fleet of 11 A340-300

The Situation

Cathay Pacific required an End-of-Life Solutions provider to manage the phase-out of its fleet of 11x A340-300.

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Our Solution

Based on experience and demonstrated routes-to-marker, AerFin were appointed to manage the entire phase-out.

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The Outcome

AerFin conducted a thorough technical and commercial analysis to ensure that Cathay Pacific received a solution that optimised operational flexibility, whilst maximising asset residual value.

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Our in-house capability means that we excel at executing larger, more complex or sophisticated contracts to buy fleet or deliver after-market solutions.

Technical Expertise
Strong Financial Acumen
Market Awareness

Aircraft Trading Team

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Auvinash Narayen, SVP Trading

Favourite aircraft

SU34

Bio

With a career spanning more than 35 years, Auvi has previously for major OEMs and airlines, including Airbus, Air Mauritius and TES Aviation before joining AerFin in 2010. Auvinash is heads up the acquisitions team.

 

 

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Simon Walker, VP Technical & Asset Management, Acquisitions

Favourite aircraft

Concorde

Bio

Simon is responsible for the technical acquisition of all assets AerFin procures and management of AerFFin’s portfolio of leased assets. Simon joined the team in 2014 from TES Aviation. 15 years in the industry with the last 5.5 years at AerFin responsible.

 

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John White, VP Commercial

Favourite airport

Loudres / Tarbes 

Bio

John has more than 39 years’ experience in the aviation engineering industry and has held his position at AerFin since 2011. John is primarily responsible for the technical management of AerFin’s acquisitions.

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Jaisal Kerai, Technical Asset Manager

Favourite engine platform
GE90

Bio
Jaisal joined AerFin in 2018 as Acquisitions Analyst after graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. Jaisal is responsible for the management of AerFin’s engine leasing and trading activities.

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John Christian, Technical Ops Manager

Favourite airport
Loudres / Tarbes 

Bio
John has more than 39 years’ experience in the aviation engineering industry and has held his position at AerFin since 2011. John is primarily responsible for the technical management of AerFin’s acquisitions.

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Oliver James, VP Commercial Trading

Favourite aircraft

Airbus A340

Bio

Oliver has been working at AerFin since its inception in 2010, with +10 years industry experience, Oliver’s main function is to support all aspects of whole asset trading of engines and airframes.

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Joseph Smith, Powerplant Manager

Favourite engine platform
CF34 and CFM56

Bio
Joe joined AerFin in March 2020 after working for British airline FlyBe for more than 11 years. Joe, supports the acquisition and technical due diligence of AerFin’s airframe and engines.

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Anson Lam, Powerplant Manager

Favourite engine platform

PW110G-JM

Bio

Anson joined AerFin in early 2022 with over 33 years’ experience in Power Plant roles, from a major Asia-Pacific airline.

 

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Kyle Goodfellow, Commercial Manager

Favourite airport

Heathrow

Bio

Kyle has worked in the industry for five years, all of which has been at AerFin. Primary responsibility is to manage pricing of the opportunities secured by the originations team.

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To disucss Aircraft Trading contact
John White
VP Commercial
[email protected]

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