Record Company Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Total adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 billion in 2025, up 38% versus $862 million in 2024, driven by strong performance across Aerospace Products and Aviation Leasing.
Aerospace Products Exceptional Momentum
Aerospace Products Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $195 million at a 35% margin, up 66% year-over-year (Q4 2024) and up 8% sequentially from Q3 2025. Full-year Aerospace Products adjusted EBITDA was $671 million, representing 76% growth versus $380 million in 2024 and >4x the $160 million reported in 2023.
Strong Quarterly and Segment Results
Company Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $277.2 million, up 10% versus Q4 2024 ($252 million). Leasing segment contributed ~$113 million in Q4 (including $20 million from SCI), and Aviation Leasing generated $609 million for the full year 2025, slightly above target.
Successful SCI Fundraising and Deployment
Launched SCI I (largest fund dedicated to narrow-body midlife aircraft) with $2.0 billion in equity commitments from external investors and a total planned $6.0 billion of capital with financing partners. Deployment strong: 130 aircraft closed as of Dec 31, later reported 276 aircraft under LOI (~$5.3 billion of $6.0 billion target) and on track to be fully invested by end of Q2; fundraising for SCI II started with an anchor equity commitment and planned investment start by June 30.
Production and Capacity Expansion Beat Targets
Refurbished 228 CFM56 modules in Q4 2025 (+68% vs Q4 2024) and 757 modules for the full year, surpassing the 2025 goal of 750. 2026 production target raised from 1,000 to 1,050 modules (approximately +39% vs 2025).
FTAI Power Launch and Progress
Launched FTAI Power to convert CFM56 engines into 25 MW aero-derivative turbines. Increased inventory by ~$150 million in Q4 to support expected 2026 ramp and targeting ~$250 million working capital for feedstock and rotable pools. First Mod‑1 production units expected in Q4 2026 and target of 100 units production in 2027.
Operational Investments and Talent Buildout
Scaled Montreal workforce from ~360 to 570 employees (~+60%) and training academy enrolled 220 trainees (graduating >50 per quarter). Integrated Palantir for AI-driven operations, expanded Rome and Miami facilities, and advanced component repair capabilities (Pacific, Prime).
Balance Sheet Strength and Capital Return
Ended year at 2.6x leverage (low end of target 2.5–3.0x), secured two-notch credit rating upgrades (S&P and Fitch) to a strong BB rating, generated $724 million of adjusted free cash flow in 2025 (above original $650M guidance), and increased the quarterly dividend from $0.35 to $0.40 per share (second consecutive quarter).