Oriel Consult, a leading independent provider of commercial aircraft and engine valuations and advisory services, is excited to announce that Maximo Gainza is joining the Oriel team. In this role, Maximo will support Oriel’s growing international client base with expert valuation opinions, portfolio analyses and bespoke market reports.

Maximo is bringing a wealth of industry experience spanning over 20 years in appraising, forecasting, market research and strategy, and deal origination. He is a consummate aviation professional and holds ISTAT Appraiser certification. At Oriel, Maximo will contribute to both single-asset and portfolio valuations, support financial and distressed value assessment, and help deliver tailored market studies. With global demand for aircraft valuation services rising from multiple new market entrants, this addition reinforces Oriel’s commitment to rapid, expert and client-oriented valuation services.

Before joining Oriel, Maximo held pivotal roles across the aviation sector, contributing to two major fleet databases, shaping strategy at the world’s third-largest commercial aircraft OEM, and leading strategy and trading initiatives at a prominent aftermarket specialist. With a deep understanding of the insights behind aviation data and its application to investment decisions, he is particularly passionate about aircraft valuations, supply and demand, lifecycle dynamics, and retirement trends.