AerFin Agrees to Acquire 44 Boeing 737NG Aircraft and 88 Engines from Qantas

AerFin has signed an agreement to acquire 44 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft and their 88 CFM56-7B engines from Qantas, marking the largest transaction in the aviation aftermarket specialist’s history.

The aircraft will be transferred to AerFin over a seven-year period, with the first deliveries scheduled for 2026. The phased arrangement will allow Qantas to progressively retire aircraft as it introduces new-generation replacements into its domestic fleet.

The acquisition will provide AerFin with a substantial inventory of aircraft, engines and components to support airlines, lessors and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers worldwide. The transaction also expands the company’s presence in the Asia-Pacific aviation aftermarket.

Qantas plans to retire the majority of its Boeing 737 fleet over the coming years while retaining flexibility over individual aircraft retirement dates as new aircraft enter service.

The Australian carrier expects to receive up to 24 new aircraft during 2026 as part of its ongoing fleet renewal programme. Its existing Boeing 737 fleet will continue supporting domestic operations alongside newer aircraft during the transition.

AerFin intends to use the acquired assets to expand its aftermarket services, including aircraft and engine component supply, asset management and material recovery.

The companies did not disclose the transaction value, individual aircraft serial numbers or the detailed delivery schedule beyond the seven-year transfer period.