Jet Engine Shortages Threaten AI Data Center Expansion As Wait Times Stretch Into 2030

A global shortage of jet engines is threatening the rapid expansion of AI data centers, as hyperscalers like OpenAI and Amazon scramble to secure aeroderivative turbines to power their energy-hungry AI clusters. With wait times stretching into the 2030s and emissions rising, the AI boom is literally running on jet fuel. Tom’s Hardware reports: Interviews and market research indicate that manufacturers are quoting years-long lead times for turbine orders. Many of those…