AerFin expands footprint in Japan

AerFin, the aviation asset specialist, has completed the sale of a second CFM56‑5B engine from the A320ceo family to Keiyo Gas Energy Solution (KGES), strengthening its presence in Japan’s growing aviation investment market. The deal was facilitated by BeYoke Capital, a structured finance adviser that has consistently supported AerFin in connecting with Japanese investors.

Unlike conventional engine leasing arrangements, this project is structured as a commercial partnership between AerFin and KGES, featuring a lease-to-part-out model with consignment provisions. This approach is designed to create additional financial benefits for both parties and to reflect the changing nature of aviation asset investments.

The sale follows AerFin’s initial engine transaction in Japan last year, highlighting a growing confidence and collaborative approach between the company and local investors. It also underscores AerFin’s ability to deliver high-quality assets and innovative investment models to international markets.

The milestone supports AerFin’s broader growth strategy in Asia-Pacific, which includes the opening of a Singapore office and the expansion of its multi-lingual team dedicated to regional partnerships. This second transaction strengthens AerFin’s long-term commitment to building relationships within Japan’s expanding aviation finance sector and signals continued momentum in cross-border aviation asset investment opportunities.

By structuring the deal as a partnership rather than a traditional lease, AerFin and KGES are pursuing a model aimed at long-term value creation, demonstrating an evolving trend in engine investment strategies. This transaction is expected to further enhance AerFin’s reputation for flexible asset solutions and deepen its foothold in one of Asia’s most dynamic aviation markets.