Adjusted EBITDA and Profitability Improvement
Full year adjusted EBITDA grew to $46.1 million, an increase of $12.8 million or 38.2% year-over-year. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA increased $2.2 million or 17.1% to $15.2 million versus $13.0 million in Q4 2024, reflecting stronger operating performance and efficiency initiatives.
Improved Net Income and EPS
Adjusted net income for the year was $15.8 million (vs. $9.5 million prior year) and adjusted diluted EPS increased to $0.33 from $0.18, demonstrating material improvement in bottom-line results.
Revenue Growth Excluding Flight Equipment
Although total Q4 revenue declined 4.0% to $90.9 million and full year revenue declined 2.8% to $335.3 million, excluding volatile flight equipment sales Q4 revenue increased ~9.8% (company) and full year revenue rose 18.7%, driven by USM, leasing, component MROs and AerSafe sales.
TechOps Demand and Margin Expansion
Q4 TechOps revenue increased 10.7% to $34.0 million; full year TechOps revenue was $123.7 million. Gross margin improved to 25.6% for the year from 16.6% prior year, attributed to favorable mix and efficiency measures.
Strategic Facility and Capability Expansions
Multiple capacity projects advanced: Millington on-airport MRO is fully operational with heavy checks started; new 90,000 sq ft aerostructures facility moved into January 2026; pneumatic expansion construction complete (online expected by end of Q1); landing gear shop received FAA approval to overhaul 737 MAX and 787 gear, expanding serviceable product lines.
Strong Asset Position and Leasing Momentum
Year-end inventory position of roughly $364 million entering 2026, including ~$150 million ready for USM deployment and ~$118 million in whole assets. Leasing: 2 Boeing 757 freighters on lease and 5 converted 757s in inventory with 2 under letters of intent; company expects to deploy 757 freighters in 2026.
AerSafe Demand and FAA-Driven Opportunity
AerSafe sales increased as operators prepared for the FAA 2026 Fuel Quantity Indication System AD (FQISAD). Company reports AerSafe backlog already exceeds prior year sales and expects strong AerSafe revenue in 2026 ahead of the November 2026 compliance deadline.