Osborne Clarke has advised the senior management team of AerFin, a Welsh aviation aftermarket business, on its proposed sale to ORIX Aviation, subject to regulatory approvals. The deal reflects continued consolidation in the aircraft parts and MRO aftermarket as larger strategic buyers expand their platforms.

AerFin is headquartered in Newport, Wales, and was founded in 2010. The company buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts for airlines, lessors and maintenance providers worldwide. For 2025, AerFin reported revenue of 276 million pounds, up 25%, and EBITDA of more than 52 million pounds, up 33%. The business has been majority owned by private equity firm CataCap, which exits through the sale.

ORIX Aviation is headquartered in Dublin and was founded in 1991. The company operates a global aircraft leasing, asset management and investment platform and is part of Japan's ORIX Corporation. ORIX Aviation has completed more than 110 aircraft transactions and generates around 370 million dollars in annual revenue.

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice headquartered in Bristol, UK, with offices across Europe, Asia and the United States. The firm advised AerFin's management team through its Management Advisory Group, which specialises in protecting senior teams' interests during ownership transitions.

"Working with the management team of AerFin on such a significant transaction, both for the business and the team personally, has been a privilege. This deal is a strong example of the fantastic work of our Management Advisory Group within our international corporate team," said Leanne Wright, partner at Osborne Clarke.

"Osborne Clarke has provided outstanding support to us throughout the sale process, both in terms of preparing us for what to expect but also the execution of a pragmatic solution that works for all parties," said Simon Goodson, chief executive of AerFin.

For the sector, the deal underscores growing strategic interest in aircraft aftermarket platforms as demand for parts, leasing and MRO services continues to rise.

Source: Osborne Clarke / AOL / Travel Radar