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SummaryFTAI Aviation Ltd. is rated Hold with a $60/share price target, reflecting concerns over valuation, leverage, and cyclicality.FTAI's business model leverages the aftermarket for CFM56 and V2500 jet engines, capitalizing on predictable maintenance demand but requiring significant inventory and debt.Despite 51% revenue growth in H1 '26, FTAI faces margin compression, negative operating cash flow, and heavy reliance on asset sales for earnings.The current FTAI share price implies a 34x P/E on normalized earnings; upside depends on achieving ambitious 2027–2028 E growth, which remains unproven.Looking for more investing ideas like this one? Get them exclusively at Wolf of Value. Learn More » Gestur Gislason/iStock Editorial via Getty ImagesThis FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) review is a request from a subscriber that I've researched for some time now. I've had to push the piece forward a few times due to things and
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