FTAI Aviation to Supply More Than 100 CFM56-Based Generator Units
FTAI Aviation has contracted to supply generator units based on CFM56 engine cores to customers in the United States and Canada, with deliveries scheduled across 2027 and 2028.
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FTAI Aviation has contracted to supply more than 100 generator units based on CFM56 aircraft-engine cores to customers in the United States and Canada. The company has scheduled deliveries for 2027 and 2028.
Key details
- FTAI’s Mod-1 generator uses the core of a CFM56 engine.
- Reported company testing found the unit produced 23 megawatts continuously and 25 megawatts at peak, using natural gas and liquid fuel.
- A reported July 2026 order through FTAI’s J&F Power Systems joint venture was valued at $1.465 billion, with deliveries expected in batches through November 2027.
FTAI Aviation has contracted to supply more than 100 CFM56-based generator units.
Why it matters
The generator design repurposes the core of an aircraft engine for stationary power generation. The reported output figures show the unit’s stated capacity across continuous and peak operation.
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