FTAI Aviation is trading 5.2% up at $199.60 after investors continued responding positively to the September 15, 2026 authorization of a $500 million share repurchase program.

  • Buybacks may run through September 30, 2029, funded with cash on the balance sheet, signaling management confidence in valuation and financial strength.
  • The stock rose 7.59% during the September 16 regular session.
  • Major U.S. indices are higher pre-market, though the company-specific buyback remains the clearest catalyst.