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AerFin is positioning inventory closer to operators across the Americas to accelerate response times for scheduled maintenance and critical aircraft-on-ground events.
While its Miami facility—which opened in 2024—meets demand, AerFin says it is ready to scale further as operator requirements grow.
In May, AerFin completed the teardown of a Boeing 777-300ER in New Mexico, relocating the majority of harvested components to its Miami facility. The company plans to disassemble several additional 777s over the next 12 months, with a particular focus on the -300ER variant.
“Our outlook is that while legacy 777 aircraft will continue to phase out, the -300ER is a different proposition entirely,” AerFin CEO Simon Goodson tells Aviation Week Network. “It’s a workhorse that still has years of life ahead and isn’t expected to retire at the same pace as older 777-200 or 777-300 variants.”
AerFin reports it has also acquired 18 of the 32 Airbus A330ceos permanently retired from service in 2024.
The Miami hub plays a central role in Newport, UK-headquartered AerFin’s logistics strategy, serving as a key distribution point for efficiently managing and delivering inventory to operators across North, Central and South America.
Goodson emphasizes that the Miami facility is key to supporting its strategy in the Americas, functioning as more than just a storage site. Strategically located in a major aviation corridor, it operates as a full-service distribution hub tailored to meet the needs of operators in the region.
“We have a clear strategy to diversify our global stock locations and bring inventory closer to where it’s needed most,” he says. “For example, Miami gives us a direct line into Latin America to respond with speed.”
Goodson also notes that AerFin’s Miami investment includes material support for high-demand platforms such as the 737NG and Embraer E-Jet, both of which are widely operated across the region. He adds that the company has established itself in the A330 used serviceable material (USM) market, with significant teardown activity feeding inventory now held in Miami. The A320 family remains a key focus for the company as well, driven by high utilization rates throughout the Americas. AerFin’s USM portfolio also covers a range of associated engine types, including the CFM International CFM56-5B and -7B, IAE V2500 and General Electric CF34-8.
While the current capacity of AerFin’s 35,000-ft.2 Miami facility is designed to handle the expected influx of 777 material, the company says it remains flexible and prepared to expand its Americas infrastructure further as customer requirements increase.
“This isn’t a satellite warehouse,” Goodson says. “Our Miami facility was selected with growth in mind and built to the same standards as our operations in Newport and Gatwick. It’s a core part of our global infrastructure, and we’re confident in our ability to manage the planned influx of 777 material.”
Following 18 months of global expansion, Goodson notes that AerFin is maintaining a flexible approach to its operations and the company is prepared to adjust its infrastructure in response to shifting customer requirements.
“For now, we have the right setup in place to support the Americas market with consistency,” he adds.
While Goodson declined to formally confirm future teardown platforms at this stage, he says the company is actively strengthening its support for a range of key aircraft types relevant to the Americas.
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