ORIX Aviation agreed on 3 August to acquire AerFin, a UK aviation aftermarket specialist, from Danish private equity firm CataCap.
Why ORIX Aviation is buying AerFin
The deal extends ORIX Aviation's business from aircraft leasing and asset management into end-of-life part-out, component supply and aftermarket services. ORIX Aviation chief executive James Meyler called the acquisition a significant milestone for the company and the ORIX group.
“This is a defining moment in AerFin’s story and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.”
Deal terms and financing
Financial terms were not disclosed. Japanese press reports cited by Aviation Week put AerFin's enterprise value at about ¥100bn, or roughly $638m.
Regulatory approvals and timing
Closing is expected by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Market context
AerFin was founded in 2010 by Bob James and is headquartered near Newport, Wales, with offices in Miami, Singapore and Dublin. It has more than 230 employees and over 600 customers among airlines, lessors and maintenance providers.
