FTAI Aviation Appoints New CFO and CAO After Q4 EPS Misses by $0.21
FTAI Aviation has appointed Nicholas McAleese as Chief Financial Officer and Michael Hazan as Chief Accounting Officer, replacing Eun Nam. The company reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.08 versus $1.29 estimates and revenue of $662.03 million against $688.38 million consensus, sending shares down over 5%.
1. Leadership Appointments
FTAI Aviation has tapped Nicholas McAleese as CFO and Michael Hazan as Chief Accounting Officer, following the departure of Eun Nam to pursue a public company role. The leadership changes took effect immediately.
2. Executive Histories
McAleese joined the company in 2022 as Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, where he established core corporate finance functions. Hazan has served since 2017 as Senior Vice President and Controller, leading accounting, financial reporting and operational initiatives.
3. Q4 2025 Earnings Miss
In the fourth quarter of 2025, EPS came in at $1.08, below $1.29 estimates, and revenue reached $662.03 million against a $688.38 million consensus. The earnings shortfall has renewed scrutiny on profitability metrics.
4. Stock Reaction and Technical Position
Shares slid more than 5% on the day of the announcement, reflecting investor concern over both leadership turnover and the earnings miss. Technical indicators show the stock trading below its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, while remaining above long-term trend lines.