AerFin, the aviation asset specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts, has successfully repaired and returned to service a CFM56 engine that was originally considered unserviceable – a clear demonstration of its in-house technical strength and growing MRO capabilities.
The engine was one of three acquired for teardown. But AerFin’s Trading Team recognised untapped potential in one of the units.
Rather than dismantling all three, they proposed a repair strategy, replacing the 21X and 22X modules with serviceable components from one of the other engines in the package.
The work was carried out entirely at the company’s MRO facility at Indurent Park in South Wales.
By completing the complex module swap internally, AerFin accelerated turnaround times, improved cost efficiency, and enhanced the engine’s commercial value – proving the strength of its integrated approach, the company said.
Following repair, the engine underwent a successful test cell run, marking a significant operational milestone: the first time AerFin has completed a full-cycle engine repair and return-to-service using our own infrastructure.
This achievement showcases the impact of AerFin’s unique business model, the company said – combining technical execution with commercial insight to unlock greater value from aviation assets.
The company added that it also opens up three distinct pathways for the remaining engines in the package: teardown, lease or resale, giving AerFin full flexibility to match market demand.
Simon Bayliss, AerFin’s chief operating officer, said: “This is a fantastic result for the business. At AerFin, we pride ourselves on seeing value where others don’t.
“Not only have we recovered value from an engine that may otherwise have been parted out, but we’ve demonstrated a new level of agility in how we manage and maintain engine material.
“It’s a real testament to the capability we’ve built in-house – and this is just the beginning.”
By extending the operational life of this engine, AerFin has delivered measurable value to both the seller and the buyer – and taken another confident step forward in its mission to keep fleets flying and define the way ahead, the company added.
And this approach also supports a more sustainable aviation sector, the AerFin said – reducing waste and lowering the demand for newly manufactured parts.
By making better use of existing assets, AerFin said it is helping customers operate more efficiently and responsibly.
