FTAI Aviation Partners with Finnair to Provide Perpetual Power Engine Exchanges
FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) announced a multi-year Perpetual Power Agreement with Finnair on October 13, 2025 to provide engine exchanges for 36 CFM56-5B engines. The program supplies serviceable engines in lieu of shop visits to reduce downtime, improve fleet reliability, and increase maintenance cost predictability. FTAI said the offering leverages its in-house maintenance capabilities to deliver guaranteed engine availability and greater operational flexibility for Finnair as the carrier manages fleet changes.
The agreement is positioned to cut overhaul dependence and provide immediate exchange solutions, while neither contract value nor specific timelines for delivery were disclosed.
FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) ha annunciato un Accordo di fornitura di potenza perpetuo pluriennale con Finnair il 13 ottobre 2025 per fornire scambi di motori per 36 motori CFM56-5B. Il programma fornisce motori usati al posto delle visite in officina per ridurre i tempi morti, migliorare l'affidabilità della flotta e aumentare la prevedibilità dei costi di manutenzione. FTAI ha dichiarato che l'offerta sfrutta le proprie capacità di manutenzione interne per garantire disponibilità dei motori e una maggiore flessibilità operativa per Finnair mentre la compagnia gestisce i cambi di fleet.
L'accordo è stato ideato per ridurre la dipendenza dall'overhaul e fornire soluzioni di scambio immediato, mentre né il valore del contratto né le tempistiche specifiche per la consegna sono stati resi noti.
FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) anunció un Acuerdo de Potencia Perpetua multianual con Finnair el 13 de octubre de 2025 para proporcionar intercambios de motor para 36 motores CFM56-5B. El programa suministra motores operativos en lugar de visitas al taller para reducir el tiempo de inactividad, mejorar la confiabilidad de la flota y aumentar la previsibilidad de los costos de mantenimiento. FTAI dijo que la oferta aprovecha sus capacidades de mantenimiento internas para garantizar la disponibilidad del motor y una mayor flexibilidad operativa para Finnair a medida que la aerolínea gestiona cambios de flota.
El acuerdo está diseñado para reducir la dependencia de overhaul y proporcionar soluciones de intercambio inmediatas, mientras que ni el valor del contrato ni los plazos específicos de entrega fueron revelados.
FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI)은 2025년 10월 13일 Finnair과 장기 지속 파워 계약을 발표하고 36대의 CFM56-5B 엔진에 대한 엔진 교환을 제공합니다. 이 프로그램은 점검 방문 대신 사용할 수 있는 엔진을 공급하여 가동 중지 시간을 줄이고, 항공기 단의 신뢰성을 높이며, 정비 비용의 예측 가능성을 높입니다. FTAI는 이 제안이 내부 정비 역량을 활용해 엔진 가용성을 보장하고 항공사가 기단 변경을 관리하는 동안 Finnair에 더 큰 운영 유연성을 제공한다고 말했습니다.
계약은 오버홀 의존도를 줄이고 즉시 교환 솔루션을 제공하도록 설정되어 있으며, 계약 가치나 구체적인 납기 일정은 공개되지 않았습니다.
FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) a annoncé le contrat pluriannuel d'alimentation perpétuelle avec Finnair le 13 octobre 2025 pour fournir des échanges de moteurs pour 36 moteurs CFM56-5B. Le programme fournit des moteurs opérationnels en lieu et place des visites en atelier afin de réduire les temps d'arrêt, améliorer la fiabilité de la flotte et accroître la prévisibilité des coûts de maintenance. FTAI a déclaré que l'offre s'appuie sur ses capacités de maintenance internes pour garantir la disponibilité des moteurs et offrir une plus grande flexibilité opérationnelle à Finnair alors que la compagnie gère les changements de flotte.
L'accord est conçu pour réduire la dépendance à l'overhaul et fournir des solutions d'échange immédiates, tandis que ni la valeur du contrat ni les délais de livraison spécifiques n'ont été divulgués.
FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) kündigte am 13. Oktober 2025 ein mehrjähriges, perpetuelles Power Agreement mit Finnair an, um 36 CFM56-5B-Motoren auszutauschen. Das Programm liefert einsatzbereite Triebwerke statt Werkstattbesuche, um Ausfallzeiten zu reduzieren, die Zuverlässigkeit der Flotte zu verbessern und die Wartungskosten vorhersehbar zu machen. FTAI sagte, das Angebot nutze die hauseigenen Wartungsfähigkeiten, um die Verfügbarkeit der Triebwerke zu garantieren und Finnair als Träger beim Management von Flugzeugflottenänderungen größere operative Flexibilität zu bieten.
Das Abkommen zielt darauf ab, die Abhängigkeit von Overhauls zu verringern und sofortige Austauschlösungen bereitzustellen, während weder Vertragswert noch konkrete Liefertermine offengelegt wurden.
FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) أعلن عن اتفاقية قوة دائمة متعددة السنوات مع Finnair في 13 أكتوبر 2025 لتوفير تبادلات محركات لـ 36 محرك CFM56-5B. يزود البرنامج بمحركات قابلة للاستخدام بدل زيارات الورشة لتقليل وقت التعطل، وتحسين موثوقية الأسطول، وزيادة التنبؤ بتكاليف الصيانة. قالت FTAI إن العرض يستفيد من قدراتها في الصيانة الداخلية لتقديم توافر محرك مضمون ومرونة تشغيلية أكبر لـ Finnair في الوقت الذي تدير فيه الناقلة تغييرات الأسطول.
يهدف الاتفاق إلى تقليل الاعتماد على عمليات overhaul وتقديم حلول تبادلية فورية، في حين لم يُكشف عن قيمة العقد أو الجداول الزمنية المحددة للتسليم.
FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI)宣布与Finnair达成一项多年期永久动力协议，于2025年10月13日生效，为36台CFM56-5B发动机提供发动机交换。该计划提供可用发动机以取代现场维护，降低停机时间、提高机队可靠性并增强维护成本的可预测性。FTAI表示，该提议利用其内部维护能力，确保发动机可用性并为Finnair在管理机队变更时提供更大的运营灵活性。
该协议旨在减少对大修的依赖并提供即时的交换解决方案，合同金额及具体交付时间未披露。
- Agreement covers 36 CFM56-5B engines
- Signed as a multi-year Perpetual Power program
- Aims to reduce downtime by avoiding shop visits
- Leverages FTAI in-house maintenance capabilities for serviceable engines
- No contract value or specific delivery timelines disclosed
NEW YORK and HELSINKI, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI) has signed a multi-year Perpetual Power Agreement with Finnair Plc (“Finnair”), covering 36 CFM56-5B engines, to provide engine exchanges in lieu of shop visits to enhance flexibility, fleet reliability and maintenance cost predictability.
FTAI’s innovative Perpetual Power Program provides airlines with bespoke solutions to manage their fleets by avoiding costly engine shop visits, reducing downtime, and adding flexibility to make fleet decisions on their own terms through guaranteed engine availability. Leveraging FTAI’s extensive in-house maintenance capabilities to provide serviceable engines, the program supports Finnair targets for reliability and cost-efficiency in flight operations.
“Perpetual Power is about cost savings and flexibility,” said David Moreno, Chief Operating Officer at FTAI Aviation. “Instead of being dependent on long, expensive overhauls, airlines can rely on FTAI for immediate engine exchange solutions that save money and keep their fleets operating at optimal utilization.”
Christine Rovelli, Chief Revenue Officer at Finnair, said, “This agreement with FTAI strengthens our ability to adapt as our fleet evolves. By securing access to a flexible engine program, we can better manage maintenance costs, improve reliability, and continue to deliver a reliable product to our customers.”
About FTAI Aviation Ltd.
FTAI is a leading provider of aftermarket power for the CFM56 and V2500 engines which fly on the world’s most widely used commercial aircraft. FTAI’s differentiated Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (“MRE”) product offers cost savings and flexibility to airlines and asset owners through the lease, sale and exchange of refurbished serviceable engines and modules. In addition, FTAI manages and co-invests in on-lease narrowbody aircraft in partnership with institutional investors through its Strategic Capital Initiative.
About Finnair Plc
Finnair is a network airline, specialising in connecting passenger and cargo traffic between Asia, North America and Europe. Finnair is the only airline with year-round direct flights to Lapland. Customers have chosen Finnair as the Best Airline in Northern Europe in the Skytrax Awards for 15 times in a row. Finnair is a member of the oneworld alliance. Finnair Plc’s shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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 FTAI’s expectations regarding FTAI’s ability to help Finnair and other airlines avoid shop visits through the Perpetual Power Program, and to enhance operational efficiency and reduce maintenance downtime for their respective fleets. 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.
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