Record Dividend Announcement
FTAI announced its 38th dividend as a public company and 53rd consecutive dividend since inception, with a dividend of $0.30 per share to be paid on November 25, 2024.
Strong Adjusted EBITDA Growth
FTAI reported an adjusted EBITDA of $232 million for Q3 2024, an 8% increase from Q2 2024, and a 50% increase from Q3 2023.
Leasing Segment Performance
Leasing segment delivered approximately $136 million in EBITDA, with a pure leasing component of $122 million for Q3 2024, up from $112 million in Q2 2024 and $102 million in Q3 2023.
Aerospace Products Segment Growth
Aerospace Products achieved $101.8 million in EBITDA with an overall EBITDA margin of 34%, up 12% from Q2 2024 and 135% from Q3 2023.
Increased 2024 EBITDA Guidance
FTAI increased its 2024 EBITDA guidance for aerospace products to $360-$375 million, up from $325-$350 million, and annual aviation EBITDA to $860-$875 million, up from $825-$850 million.
Expansion of Production Capacity
The Montreal facility, named FTAI Canada, increased production from 30 modules per quarter in 2023 to 75 modules in Q3 2024, with a target of 100 modules per quarter in 2025.
Successful Customer Onboarding
FTAI onboarded a record 19 new customers in the quarter, with strong repeat customer orders of 5 to 10 modules at a time.
V2500 Engine Program Progress
The LATAM program started, and FTAI secured two large North American airlines for about 20+ engines in the next few years for the V2500 program.