What Happened
New Industry Emerges Repurposing Turbine Engines For Energy
The aviation industry is witnessing a new trend where retired jet engines are being repurposed as generators for AI data centers, providing a new revenue stream for companies like FTAI Aviation and Boom Supersonic. FTAI has contracts to deliver over 100 CFM56-based generators, while Boom is developing a turbine core for both aircraft and data center use. This development may change the way airlines and engine manufacturers approach retired engines, with data centers offering a new and lucrative market. The trend was first reported by AeroTime.