AerFin has acquired a fourth Boeing 777-300ER previously operated by Japan Airlines, extending a run of investments in the type as the aviation aftermarket continues to chase dependable widebody material. The latest aircraft has arrived in Roswell, New Mexico, where it will feed the company’s expanding capability to support Boeing 777 operators worldwide.
The deal adds to a sequence of former Japan Airlines 777-300ER acquisitions announced by AerFin since early 2025, underlining how firmly the company is leaning into a platform that remains heavily used across long-haul fleets. AerFin says it already holds substantial 777 inventory across its warehousing network in EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, giving airlines, lessors, and MRO businesses access to serviceable material without relying solely on fresh OEM supply.
Earlier phases of the programme saw AerFin complete a 777-300ER teardown in New Mexico and move harvested components into US storage and warehouse capacity, turning retired airframes into lower-cost supply for the live fleet. By continuing to buy ex-Japan Airlines assets, the company is building repeatable feedstock around the platform rather than treating each transaction as a one-off trading opportunity.
Auvinash Narayen, chief investment officer at AerFin, said: “The 777-300ER remains one of the most dependable and widely used long-haul aircraft in service today. Our continued investment in this platform reflects our confidence in the aircraft and the operators who rely on it every day.”
That position reflects a broader market calculation. While older 777 variants are moving closer to retirement, the 777-300ER continues to occupy an important place in long-haul networks, which keeps demand firm for used serviceable material, teardown capacity, and rapid component support. AerFin’s own footprint now spans more than 600 customers in over 60 countries, backed by more than 270,000 components in stock, and the company is using that scale to deepen coverage on assets that still have years of operational life ahead. Operators looking to secure 777 material can contact AerFin to discuss availability and support requirements.
