Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted EBITDA of $268.6 million in Q1 2025, up 7% from $252 million in Q4 2024 and up 64% from $164.1 million in Q1 2024 [9][10] - Adjusted free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $300 million to $350 million for the first half of the year, aligning with the target of $650 million for all of 2025 [6][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Leasing segment generated approximately $162 million of EBITDA, with the pure leasing component at $152 million, up from $128 million in Q4 2024 [10] - Aerospace Products segment achieved $130.9 million of EBITDA with a margin of 36%, up 12% from $117.3 million in Q4 2024 and up 86% from $70.3 million in Q1 2024 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates a significant ramp in production in Q2, particularly in Montreal, to meet growing demand for aerospace products and services [5][8] - The company aims to increase its market share of restorations from the current 5% to 25% [5][21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding production capabilities and enhancing operational efficiency through partnerships, including a joint venture with IAG Engine Center Europe [8] - The Strategic Capital Initiative (SCI) is expected to deploy over $4 billion in capital by the end of the year, with a focus on engine exchanges to improve asset ownership and operational efficiency [6][7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management does not foresee any material negative effects from tariffs, citing the nature of their business and the ability to pass on price increases to customers [31] - The company remains confident in achieving its EBITDA goal of $1.1 billion to $1.15 billion for 2025, with expectations to rise to approximately $1.4 billion in 2026 [8] Other Important Information - The company announced a dividend of $0.30 per share, marking its 40th dividend as a public company [4] - The company has recovered $30 million in insurance claims in Q1 and expects to recover an additional $24 million in Q2, with remaining claims of approximately $100 million still to be settled [78] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on Aerospace Product Segment Revenue Related to SCI Program - Management confirmed that approximately 30% of Q1 activity was related to the SCI program, with expectations that this will represent about 20% of total activity for 2025 [20][21] Question: Impact of Tariffs on Aerospace Products Margins - Management stated that they do not see any material negative effects from tariffs due to the nature of their business and their ability to pass on price increases [29][31] Question: Growth CapEx and Inventory Investment - The company plans to invest about $200 million in parts inventory in the first half of the year to avoid missing sales opportunities, while still expecting to generate $350 million in free cash flow [32][35] Question: Adoption of PMA Parts by Airlines - Management noted that airlines are increasingly focused on cost-saving techniques, leading to greater adoption of PMA parts, which is expected to enhance margins [49][56] Question: Update on SCI Aircraft Ownership and Target Customers - The majority of the aircraft owned or under MOUs are powered by CFM engines, with sourcing primarily from lessors and airlines looking to offload older equipment [98][100]