FTAI Aviation Announces $500 Million Share Repurchase Program

FTAI Aviation’s board approved a discretionary share buyback program of up to $500 million, potentially extending through late 2029.

Rhea-AI Summary

FTAI Aviation (FTAI) authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $500 million of its outstanding ordinary shares, announced on September 15, 2026.

The program may run until the earlier of full utilization or September 30, 2029, and FTAI expects to fund repurchases using cash on its balance sheet. Buybacks may occur at management’s discretion via open-market purchases at prevailing prices, privately negotiated transactions, block trades or other legally permissible methods, including Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The company is not obligated to repurchase any specific amount, and may suspend, modify or discontinue the program at any time, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Positive

• Share repurchase authorization of up to $500 million of outstanding ordinary shares
• Program extends until earlier of completion or September 30, 2029, providing multi-year flexibility
• Repurchases expected to be funded with cash on the balance sheet, avoiding explicit new financing

Negative

• Program is discretionary and does not obligate FTAI to repurchase any minimum amount of shares
• Company may suspend, modify or discontinue the repurchase program at any time and without notice
• Repurchases may use up to $500 million of cash, reducing available balance sheet liquidity

News Explained

FTAI’s authorized $500 million buyback remains an uncommitted ceiling; if used, it would exchange company cash for fewer outstanding shares, while the June 30, 2026 balance sheet showed $341.32 million of cash and investments—equal to 295.2 days of the last reported quarterly operating cash outflow at that rate.

Sources and calculations

• FTAI Aviation Announces $500 Million Share Repurchase Program (2026-09-15)
• FTAI Aviation second-quarter 2026 fundamentals (2026-06-30)

• Available liquidity against the last reported quarterly operating outflow, in days at that rate ($337,195,000 + $4,125,000) / ($105,227,000 / 91) = 295.2 days

Market Context

FTAI closed at $176 pre-headline after a -5.41% daily move; the announced repurchase program added a...

Analysis

FTAI closed at $176 pre-headline after a -5.41% daily move; the announced repurchase program added a capital-return action while the stock remained 17.73% above its 52-week low.

Key Figures

Repurchase authorization: $500 million Program expiration: September 30, 2029

Repurchase authorization

$500 million

Maximum amount under the new share repurchase program

Program expiration

September 30, 2029

Earlier of completion of repurchases or stated expiration date

Key Terms

rule 10b5-1 trading plans

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rule 10b5-1 trading plans regulatory

"permits the Company to establish Rule 10b5-1 trading plans"

Rule 10b5-1 trading plans are written, pre-arranged instructions that allow company insiders (such as executives or directors) to automatically buy or sell their company's stock at specified times or under set conditions, like a standing instruction or automated thermostat for trades. They matter to investors because these plans provide a legal defense against insider‑trading accusations and create predictable insider trading patterns that can help signal whether sales are routine portfolio management or potentially meaningful to the company’s outlook.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI; “FTAI” or the “Company”) announced today that the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) authorized and approved a new share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) under which the Company may repurchase up to $500 million of its outstanding ordinary shares (collectively, the “Shares”). The Share Repurchase Program will end on the earlier of the date of completion of the repurchases and September 30, 2029. The Company expects to fund repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program using cash on its balance sheet.

The Company’s proposed repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program may be made from time to time at management’s discretion on the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The Share Repurchase Program permits the Company to establish Rule 10b5-1 trading plans to repurchase Shares at times when it might otherwise be prevented from doing so.

The Share Repurchase Program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of its outstanding shares and the timing and exact amount of repurchases will depend on various factors, including the performance of the Company’s share price, general market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors.

The Company will conduct the proposed share repurchases in compliance with its amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands, the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Nasdaq Global Select Market and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Company may suspend, modify or discontinue the Share Repurchase Program at any time and without notice.

About FTAI Aviation Ltd.

FTAI combines advanced turbine technology and asset ownership to power the world’s most essential markets. Additional information is available at https://www.ftaiaviation.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Share Repurchase Program. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained and such differences may be material. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect such forward-looking statements, see the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on the Company’s website (www.ftaiaviation.com). In addition, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict or assess the impact of every factor that may cause its actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any statement is based. This release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Nothing on the Company’s website is included or incorporated by reference herein.

For further information, please contact:

Charlie Arestia
Investor Relations
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
(646) 276-4418
ir@ftaiaviation.com

Media:
Tim Lynch / Kelly Sullivan
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
(212) 355-4449

FAQ

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How long will FTAI Aviation’s share repurchase program be in effect?

The share repurchase program will end on the earlier of the date when the company completes up to $500 million of repurchases or September 30, 2029.

How does FTAI Aviation plan to execute the share repurchases?

Repurchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time on the open market at prevailing prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and through other legally permissible means. The program also permits the establishment of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans to repurchase shares during periods when the company might otherwise be restricted.

How will the share repurchase program be funded and regulated?

FTAI Aviation expects to fund repurchases using cash on its balance sheet and will conduct the buybacks in compliance with its amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands, and applicable rules and regulations of the SEC, Nasdaq Global Select Market and other relevant laws.