Japan’s Orix Corp. has agreed to acquire the UK‑based airplane parts firm AerFin Ltd. in a transaction valued at about ¥100 billion ($640 million), debt included, according to sources familiar with the matter. The deal positions Orix for a stronger foothold in the aviation parts sector and expands its reach into the UK market. No public details on the integration timeline have been released, but the acquisition reflects Orix’s broader strategy to diversify its portfolio across high‑growth industries.