Enjoying rapid growth in recent years and with an established  reputation for reliability, AerFin is helping its customers navigate supply chain pressures while supporting a more sustainable aviation industry.

Company Profile

AerFin is the aviation asset specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts. Headquartered in the UK, AerFin partners with airlines, lessors, and MROs worldwide to deliver sustainable, cost-efficient aftermarket solutions that maximise value and provide confidence to customers facing operational and financial pressures.

Founded in 2010, AerFin has grown from a niche aircraft trading company into a trusted global partner serving more than 600 customers across 90 countries. Over the past three years alone, the business has scaled dramatically; revenues up three-and-a-half times, profitability up six times, and its workforce doubling to more than 200 people. That growth has been underpinned by closer partnerships with asset owners looking to optimise returns, and operators seeking a reliable, lower-cost supply of material.

AerFin’s distinctive strength lies in its ability to execute complex, large-scale transactions that others might shy away from. The company is equally adept at single-engine or single-aircraft deals as it is at multi-aircraft, multi-engine programmes involving challenging technical records or maintenance issues. Combining technical, commercial and operational expertise with a commitment to follow-through, AerFin delivers with confidence where it matters most.

Its core services span:

Aircraft, engine and component trading – providing flexible solutions across multiple asset classes.

Used serviceable material (USM) supply and repair management – ensuring a stable, programmatic flow of certified material to reduce dependence on strained OEM supply chains.

Engine leasing and trading, including green-time leasing options that give operators flexibility while securing AerFin’s long-term material pipeline.

MRO partnerships – expanding capabilities to support engine maintenance directly for major partners.

Sustainability is embedded in AerFin’s model. By reusing and recycling aircraft parts, the business supports a circular economy that reduces waste and extends the life of valuable assets. But AerFin also believes the industry must take a more mature, collective approach to sustainability – engaging governments, regulators and the full aviation ecosystem to shape a truly greener future.

Equally important is AerFin’s investment in its people. The “AerFin Promise” – the company’s cultural framework – underpins a high-performance environment where colleagues feel supported, developed, and above all, that they belong. Diversity, equity and inclusion are not treated as a box-ticking exercise, but as the foundation of psychological safety and high performance.

Looking forward, AerFin sees a strong aftermarket for at least the next decade. Its focus remains clear: delivering confidence to asset owners seeking value, and to operators seeking reliable supply. With further opportunities in green-time leasing and MRO expansion, AerFin continues to breathe new life into aviation – for its customers, for their fleets, and for the industry as a whole.

Talking to Simon Goodson, Chief Executive Officer, AerFin

Since his appointment as CEO in 2021, Simon Goodson has overseen a period of remarkable growth at AerFin, with revenues and profitability scaling several times over and the team more than doubling in size. Under his leadership, the UK-based aviation asset specialist has strengthened its reputation as a trusted partner for airlines, lessors and MROs worldwide. In this interview, Simon shares his views on AerFin’s journey, the challenges facing its customers, and the opportunities that lie ahead for the aviation aftermarket.

Interview with Simon Goodson, CEO, AerFin

AviTrader MRO: Simon, AerFin has grown rapidly in recent years. How would you describe that journey?

Simon Goodson: The last three years have been transformational. We’ve scaled significantly, revenues up three-and-a-half times, profitability up six times, and our team has more than doubled to over 200 colleagues. That growth hasn’t just been about numbers; it’s been about building closer partnerships with asset owners and operators. We’re helping owners maximise the exit value of their aircraft and engines, while supplying airlines and MROs with affordable, serviceable material at scale. It’s a virtuous circle that creates real value across the lifecycle.

AviTrader MRO: What do you think truly differentiates AerFin in the market?

Simon Goodson: Ambition and choice. Many companies have technical and commercial expertise, but what sets us apart is our ability to take on large, complex transactions where others might hesitate. We’re trusted to handle aircraft in challenging locations, with tricky maintenance status or records’ issues, and to still deliver a positive outcome for all parties. Combine that with our commitment to follow through, and customers know we won’t shy away when complications arise. That confidence in our reliability is what really distinguishes AerFin.

AviTrader MRO: What are the biggest challenges your customers are facing right now?

Simon Goodson: It’s a supply-driven market. Airlines and MROs are constrained by a lack of serviceable material, driven by supply chain disruptions and fewer retirements. AerFin’s role is to bridge that gap, originating assets at scale, processing them quickly, and providing a consistent and reliable flow of parts. As we’ve grown, we’ve become more programmatic, giving asset owners confidence that we can handle disposals efficiently, and giving operators confidence in a long-term, stable supply chain. Ultimately, we’re winning on relationships, not just price, because customers know we deliver.

AviTrader MRO: Sustainability is a priority for the industry. How is AerFin contributing to that conversation?

Simon Goodson: We and our shareholders are deeply passionate about sustainability. The industry is still immature in how it addresses these challenges, and we believe progress requires the whole ecosystem working together, from new aircraft investors to those of us focused on mid- and end-of-life. That means engaging not just with customers, but with governments and regulators too. Our entire model is built around extending the lifecycle and reusing material, which is fundamental to a circular economy. But we want to be part of shaping the wider debate and ensuring the transition to a greener future is real and measurable.

AviTrader MRO: People are often described as AerFin’s biggest asset. How do you approach culture and talent?

Simon Goodson: We talk a lot about the “AerFin Promise” – our way of doing things. It’s about creating a high-performance culture where colleagues feel supported, developed and, most importantly, that they belong. Belonging builds confidence, and confidence drives performance. We spend a lot of time on leadership, self-awareness, and team development so people feel empowered and safe to contribute. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion aren’t just a policy, it’s about ensuring everyone feels they belong. That mindset flows into everything we do, whether that’s women in aviation, women in STEM, or embracing difference as a strength.

AviTrader MRO: Looking ahead, where do you see the biggest opportunities for AerFin?

Simon Goodson: The aftermarket will remain strong for the next decade, and the role of used serviceable material has already undergone a paradigm shift. Our focus is to keep giving asset owners confidence we can maximise value and giving operators confidence in long-term supply. Beyond that, there are areas where we see huge opportunities – green-time leasing to secure material pipelines for the long term and expanding our MRO capabilities to support engine maintenance directly for our partners. But above all, our strategy is about focus. We’ll continue to do what we do best, at scale, reliably and with confidence.