FTAI Aviation Announces Executive Appointments

David Moreno Appointed President, Stacy Kuperus Appointed Chief Operating Officer

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI) announced the appointment of David Moreno as President and Stacy Kuperus as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Moreno will be responsible for steering the company's strategic growth initiatives and managing day-to-day operations, while Kuperus will oversee global aviation operations and drive performance and operational excellence across the company's engine maintenance facilities.

Why it matters

These executive appointments come as FTAI Aviation continues to scale and innovate its business as a leading global engine maintenance provider. The new roles and responsibilities for Moreno and Kuperus are aimed at supporting the company's growth and operational excellence.

The details

David Moreno previously served as Chief Operating Officer from 2021 to 2026, playing a key role in the evolution of FTAI's business from a leasing platform to an engine maintenance provider. Stacy Kuperus previously served as Chief Portfolio Officer from 2021 to 2026, responsible for business operations and deal execution across the company's various asset portfolios.

  • The executive appointments are effective immediately as of February 12, 2026.

The players

David Moreno

The new President of FTAI Aviation. He has been with the company since its inception, previously serving as Chief Operating Officer from 2021 to 2026.

Stacy Kuperus

The new Chief Operating Officer of FTAI Aviation. She previously served as Chief Portfolio Officer from 2021 to 2026, responsible for business operations and deal execution.

Joe Adams

The Chairman and CEO of FTAI Aviation.

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What they’re saying

“David and Stacy have been exceptional leaders at FTAI and I am pleased to announce these appointments. David has been an important member of the team since FTAI's inception, playing a key role in the evolution of our business from a leasing platform to the leading global engine maintenance provider we are today. Stacy has led our efforts across operations and deal execution, with her role evolving into the management of our engine maintenance processes across our global footprint. As we continue to scale and innovate our business, their continued leadership will be critical to our success.”

— Joe Adams, Chairman and CEO (FTAI Aviation)

The takeaway

FTAI Aviation is positioning its leadership team to drive the company's continued growth and operational excellence as a leading global engine maintenance provider, with the appointments of David Moreno as President and Stacy Kuperus as Chief Operating Officer.