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FTAI Aviation Announces the Launch of FTAI Power: FTAI Adapts the World’s Largest Aircraft Engine Platform to Meet AI-Driven Power Demand
Globenewswire· 2025-12-30 11:30
Core Viewpoint - FTAI Aviation Ltd. has launched FTAI Power, a platform aimed at converting CFM56 engines into power turbines to provide flexible and cost-efficient energy solutions for data centers globally, with production expected to start in 2026 [1][2]. Company Overview - FTAI Aviation Ltd. is a major player in the aftermarket maintenance sector, owning a significant number of CFM56 engines and possessing extensive maintenance facilities [1][2]. - The company operates over one million square feet of maintenance facilities and has billions of dollars worth of engines, positioning it uniquely in the market [2]. Product Development - FTAI Power will utilize a proprietary conversion architecture to adapt CFM56 engines into aeroderivative gas turbines, offering a 25-megawatt unit that provides grid operators with enhanced flexibility and output control [2][3]. - The company plans to produce over 100 power turbines annually, leveraging its existing fleet of over 1,000 engines and future engine pipeline [3]. Market Demand - There is an accelerating demand for electricity driven by AI hyperscalers, creating an urgent need for immediate power solutions [2]. - FTAI Power aims to address the unprecedented need for electricity, positioning itself as a critical partner for the AI economy [2][3].