Japan's Orix to buy UK aircraft parts company AerFin as travel demand grows

Business deals$640m deal seeks to bolster group's aircraft-leasing businessThe acquisition of AerFin will support Orix's aircraft-leasing business. (Source photos by Nikkei and AerFin)MIYU FUKAWAAugust 3, 2026 23:35 JSTTOKYO -- Orix will acquire U.K.-based aircraft aftermarket components company AerFin under plans announced Monday, aiming to expand the Japanese financial services group's airplane-leasing business as travel demand rises.