Willis Lease Finance Corporation

WLFC to expand global maintenance services with a new Willis Engine Repair Center® (WERC®) in Malaysia

Willis Lease to establish Willis Engine repair Center in Malaysia

Willis Lease Finance Corporation is expanding its global maintenance operations with plans for a new Willis Engine Repair Center® (WERC®) in Johor, Malaysia. The company has acquired land for the facility, which will become its third WERC®, alongside existing centres in Coconut Creek, Florida, and Bridgend, Wales. Construction is expected to be completed in the […]

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WLFC is expanding its lease portfolio by an additional 12 aircraft and 13 engines © Shutterstock

Willis Lease Finance adds 12 aircraft and 13 engines to portfolio

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has completed the acquisition of 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines, expanding its aviation asset portfolio as it targets further growth across leasing and aviation services. The transaction gives WLFC additional assets to deploy through its integrated leasing, asset management, technical and aftermarket operations. The company said its global

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Dash 8-400 De Havilland

WLFC completes leaseback of six Dash 8-400s with Porter Airlines

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has successfully completed the purchase and leaseback of six De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft with Porter Airlines. The aircraft are operated by Porter from its Toronto headquarters and represent a continued investment in the expanding turboprop market. Austin Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC, acknowledged the completion of the transaction

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Willis Lease and Blackstone launch engine leasing alliance

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), has entered a strategic aircraft engine leasing partnership with Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI). The collaboration plans to deploy more than US$1 billion over the next two years, targeting both current- and next-generation aircraft engines, as well as a select number of aircraft. The partnership combines Willis Lease’s specialist expertise

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WLFC reports strong Q3 growth as engine leasing demand soars

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) reported solid third-quarter results for 2025, reflecting strong momentum in the global aviation market. Total revenue reached US$183.4 million, up 25.4% from US$146.2 million in the same period last year. Core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues rose to US$152.6 million, an increase of 33.1% from US$114.7 million in 2024.

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