Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. Total revenue reached US$730.2 million in 2025, an increase of 28.3% compared with US$569.2 million in 2024. For 2025, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues totalled US$523.6 million, up 15.8% from US$452.1 million in 2024. The growth was […]
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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 Finance Corporation (WLFC) has completed its first core engine restoration at its U.S.-based Willis Engine Repair Center®. The milestone project involved the successful restoration of a CFM56-7B core engine module and formally establishes the company’s new in-house capability, branded Willis Module Shop™. This development represents a significant step in WLFC’s broader strategy to
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has announced the launch of an industry-first programme, developed in collaboration with CFM International (CFM), aimed at extending the operational life of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. The programme enables WLFC to keep CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines in service for longer by restoring core components, rather than fully dismantling the engine.
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has appointed David Hooke as Senior Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, with immediate effect. Hooke will lead the company’s global mergers and acquisitions strategy, drive portfolio growth and supporting the expansion of WLFC’s leasing, trading, and services platform. “Having worked with David for many years, I trust his integrity and
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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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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a global aircraft engine leasing and aviation services company, has officially opened its second hangar at Teesside International Airport. Construction began in April 2025 under WLFC’s subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL). The 60-foot-high, twin-bay hangar was officially unveiled at a well-attended ceremony on October 13. The event celebrated the
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has appointed Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President, Aircraft Leasing & Trading. Effective immediately, Picano will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Austin C. Willis and collaborate closely with Marc Pierpoint, Senior Vice President and Head of Trading & Investments, as the company sharpens its focus on portfolio expansion and
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has announced a major step forward for its UK-based subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL). Jet2.com, a UK leisure airline, has committed to two base maintenance lines for the upcoming season, to be carried out at WASL’s advanced facility at Teesside International Airport. This new agreement builds on the successful
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), the prominent lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, has announced the successful closing of three Japanese operating lease with call option (JOLCO) transactions, securing a total of US$64.8 million in financing. Two of the financings were completed in the first quarter of 2025, covering a
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