FTAI Aviation Director Ray M. Robinson Receives 164-Share Award

What Happened

• Ray M. Robinson, a director of FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI), was issued 164 ordinary shares on 2026-09-15 as an award/compensation (Form 4 code A). The shares were issued at $0.00 per share to the reporting person because he elected to receive equity in lieu of cash fees. Using the applicable closing price of $176.00 on Sept 14, 2026, the shares are worth about $28,864. This was a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-09-15 (reported on Form 4 filed 2026-09-17)
• Transaction type: Award/Grant (Code A); 164 shares issued @ $0.00 reported price
• Estimated value: 164 × $176.00 = $28,864 (closing price per footnote)
• Basis: Ordinary shares issued at the director’s election in lieu of cash fees under the FTAI Aviation Ltd. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Award Plan and Board resolution (footnote F1)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt
• Timeliness: Filed two days after the transaction date (appears timely)

Context

• This was a compensation-related equity grant (director fee election), which is routine for boards and does not by itself indicate a buy or sell signal. For retail investors, purchases or open-market buys can be more indicative of personal conviction; compensation awards primarily reflect pay choice and corporate governance practices.