ORIX Aviation Completes Acquisition of AerFin

ORIX Aviation has completed its acquisition of AerFin, the aviation aftermarket specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts.

Following receipt of the required regulatory approvals, AerFin is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of ORIX Aviation.

The transaction brings ORIX Aviation’s global aircraft leasing, asset management and investment platform together with AerFin’s proven aftermarket capabilities and technical expertise.
AerFin has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to the global aviation aftermarket. Guided by its vision to be the most trusted partner in the sector, the company helps airlines, lessors and MROs keep fleets flying with confidence. Its flexible aftermarket services span aircraft and engine trading, inventory solutions, component sales, leasing, repair management, and engine MRO. Together, these capabilities give customers access to material, technical expertise, and support to help them manage assets more effectively.

AerFin has built an impressive platform, supported by an experienced team, deep technical expertise, and a strong global customer network. We look forward to building on these foundations together and creating long-term value for our customers, industry partners and investors, while supporting a more sustainable aviation industry through the reuse and optimisation of aircraft assets.

AerFin has grown significantly in recent years and is trusted by customers globally. The company has facilities in the UK, Miami, Singapore and Dublin and employs more than 230 people.

ORIX Group was established in 1964 and is a diversified multinational financial services group. It is listed on the New York and Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Established in 1991, ORIX Aviation owns and manages aircraft and provides comprehensive asset management services to Japanese and international investors and funds through its full-service operating lease platform. With the acquisition now complete, ORIX Aviation’s capabilities extend further across the aircraft lifecycle – from leasing and asset management through to a range of exit routes for part-out and aftermarket solutions.

ORIX Aviation was advised by Goldman Sachs International as sole financial advisor, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher as legal counsel, EY as financial due diligence advisor and PwC as tax due diligence advisor.

AerFin was advised by Rothschild & Co as sole financial advisor, Baker McKenzie as legal counsel, KPMG as financial and tax due diligence advisor and BCG as commercial due diligence advisor. Osborne Clarke and Liberty Corporate Finance acted respectively as legal counsel and financial advisors to the management team.