Volato Group is merging with Alignment Engine in a deal valued at $500 million, with the combined entity targeting a path to 480 megawatts of AI data center capacity, according to Pulse 2.0. The transaction positions the merged company as a significant player in AI infrastructure development. Details on financing structure, timeline to reach the 480 MW target, and customer commitments were included in the announcement.
The 480 MW capacity target places this merger among the larger AI infrastructure buildouts announced by non-hyperscale entities, and the $500 million valuation reflects continued investor appetite for AI compute assets. The deal also highlights how companies outside the traditional data center sector are repositioning themselves around AI infrastructure.
The $500 million deal size, named companies Volato and Alignment Engine, and the 480 MW capacity figure triggered selection. This is a distinct transaction not covered in previously published items.