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FTAI Aerospace: Is Its Overhaul And Repair Expansion The Hidden Driver Wall Street Should Watch?

FTAI Aviation reported a strong first quarter of 2026, demonstrating growth across its Aerospace Products, Strategic Capital (Aviation Leasing), and Power segments amid a complex geopolitical and market environment. The Aerospace Products segment showed notable momentum with revenue growth accelerating 104% year-over-year and 32% quarter-over-quarter, driven by increasing market share—from 10% to 12%—and rising demand for engine solutions surrounding the CFM56 and V2500 engines. Production volumes nearly doubled from the prior year, with 270 CFM56 modules refurbished in Q1, contributing to a 70% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA to $223 million and a 30% EBITDA margin. Management highlighted a strategic emphasis on accelerating market share gains, expanding production capacity, and adding maintenance facilities in underserved regions, particularly east of Rome. The segment’s pivot to larger airline customers and more comprehensive engine restoration work has elevated margins despite some compression related to shifting deal mix.