FTAI expands United engine exchange program

• FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) signed a multi-year engine exchange agreement with United Airlines covering designated CFM56-7B engines.
• The expanded program builds on an existing relationship involving United’s V2500-powered fleet.
• FTAI will supply serviceable engines before scheduled removals and purchase United’s unserviceable engines for its maintenance network.

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) announced a multi-year engine exchange agreement with United Airlines that expands their existing relationship to designated CFM56-7B engines.

The companies previously worked together on United’s V2500-powered fleet, and the new agreement extends that model to another engine platform.

Under the program, FTAI will provide a serviceable engine before each scheduled removal and then purchase United’s unserviceable engine for its inventory.

The program began with an initial group of engines in 2026 and is structured to expand as additional United engines reach scheduled removal dates.

FTAI said the companies will jointly plan engine deliveries against United’s removal schedule as the program develops.

FTAI’s business model includes acquiring engines, supplying serviceable replacements and routing unserviceable assets through its maintenance and repair network.

The agreement gives FTAI additional access to CFM56-7B engine inventory while supporting United’s planned maintenance schedule over multiple years.