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FTAI Aviation’s $1.465 Billion Power Deal: Can Mod-1 Scale Fast Enough?

FTAI Aviation operates through three main business segments: Aerospace Products, Asset Management via Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), and Power, each centered on aftermarket turbine engine performance. The second quarter of 2026 showed progress across these units, with Aerospace Products notably increasing production by over 60% year-over-year and expanding capacity to 3,000 CFM56 modules annually, positioning the company toward its goal of capturing 25% market share. Despite supply constraints in the CFM56 market, FTAI has prioritized directing production toward third-party customers, emphasizing market share growth and customer relationships over expanding its own leasing fleet. The company’s Asset Management division completed investments in the 2025 SPV, distributed returns to investors, and launched the 2026 SPV targeting $6 billion in raised capital, moving closer to its $20 billion AUM target. These SPVs facilitate aircraft leasing investments while leveraging FTAI’s engine maintenance capabilities to create differentiated outcomes.