AerFin, an aviation specialist, has sold a CF6-80 engine to a Japanese investor showing that despite its longevity the engine type still enjoys solid investor demand.
AerFin said in a statement that Japanese investors remain active in the jet engine market due to strong fundamentals and long term value. “We continue to see strong appetite from Japanese investors for mature, proven engine platforms. This transaction reflects both the enduring appeal of the CF6 and our capability to structure and deliver assets that align with investor expectations,” said Auvinash Narayen, Chief Investment Officer at AerFin.
The GE Aerospace CF6 engine is one of the longest running jet engines in commercial aviation. It first entered service in 1971 and was GE’s first successful power plant for commercial widebody aircraft and is still in production. It is designed for medium- and long-haul widebody aircraft produced by Airbus and Boeing.
GE said it has delivered over 8,500 CF6 engines powering 10 unique commercial and military aircraft families with 25 variants. The CF6-80C2 has the largest installed base of any widebody engine in history, according to the engine maker.