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Willis Lease Finance Corporation reports news on its commercial aircraft engine leasing business and broader aviation services platform. Company updates commonly address lease rent and maintenance reserve revenue, spare parts and equipment sales, portfolio utilization, dividends, credit facilities, and financing structures used to support engine assets.
WLFC also reports developments across engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools, asset management, end-of-life aviation materials, Part 145 engine maintenance, aircraft maintenance, disassembly, storage, FBO services, and ground and cargo handling. Product and service updates include Willis Engine Repair Center®, Willis Module Shop™, ConstantThrust®, ConstantAccess®, Jet Centre by Willis, Willis Aeronautical Services, and Willis Aviation Services Limited.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) reported second quarter 2026 income from operations of $34.0 million, up 20.2% year over year, on total revenue of $194.0 million, down 0.8% versus second quarter 2025. Net income attributable to common shareholders was $28.7 million, with basic EPS of $1.36, compared to $2.89 a year earlier, reflecting the absence of the prior-year $43.0 million gain on sale of the BAML business.
Lease rent revenue rose 6.7% to $77.1 million, while aggregate core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues edged up 0.5% to $123.6 million. Gain on sale of leased equipment increased 16.2% to $32.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 4.0% to $120.7 million. Assets under management, including on-balance sheet assets and Willis Aviation Capital businesses, reached $4.4 billion, with total lease assets owned directly or via joint ventures at $3,721.6 million. On the balance sheet, total assets were $3.65 billion and debt obligations declined to $2.32 billion, while total equity increased to $710.3 million as of June 30, 2026.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) declared a third quarter 2026 quarterly cash dividend of $0.133 per share of common stock, adjusted for the Company’s earlier July 3-for-1 stock split. The dividend is expected to be paid on August 21, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 11, 2026, according to Willis Lease Finance Corporation.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) announced a five-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, to provide long-term storage and lease return services for PW1100G-JM, PW1500G, PW1900G, PW4000 and IAE V2500 engines.
WLFC will support Pratt & Whitney’s expanding aftermarket storage needs from its facilities in Coconut Creek, Florida and Bridgend, Wales. According to the company, the deal builds on a decades-long relationship, leverages Willis Engine Repair Center’s technical capabilities and training initiatives, and aligns with WLFC’s strategy to grow its integrated aviation services platform.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on August 4, 2026, and will host an executive management-led conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time that same day, with phone and webcast access plus a digital replay via its Investor Center.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines, expanding its lease portfolio. According to Willis Lease Finance Corporation, the assets are intended to complement its existing asset management, technical and aftermarket service capabilities.
The company stated that the deal should support growth in its aircraft leasing business and enable additional value through engine-based programs such as ConstantThrust®. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions. Milbank LLP and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP advised WLFC, while the unnamed seller was advised by Vedder and KPMG Ireland.
Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) announced it has been added to three Russell 2000 Indexes, effective June 26, 2026, following the FTSE Russell 2026 U.S. Indexes reconstitution.
WLFC now appears in the Russell 2000 Defensive, Growth-Defensive, and Value-Defensive indexes, which management believes may broaden investor visibility.
Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) closed the acquisition of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft on June 25, 2026. The aircraft will be leased to China Airlines and EVA Air.
According to Willis Lease, strong demand for assets and aftermarket services supports deploying capital into these high-quality aircraft to expand its portfolio.
Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) shareholders approved a 3-for-1 forward stock split of the company’s common stock and a proportionate increase in authorized shares. The split, also approved by the Board, will be implemented via an amendment to the certificate of incorporation.
Shareholders of record on July 6, 2026 will receive two additional shares for each share held when the amendment becomes effective. Subject to Nasdaq’s final approval, WLFC expects trading on a split-adjusted basis to begin on July 20, 2026. All five proposals in the 2026 proxy were approved.
Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) priced an upsized public offering of $200 million 2.50% convertible senior notes due 2031, with expected net proceeds of about $193.1 million and a 30-day option for an additional $30 million.
The company plans to temporarily repay its revolving credit facility before using funds for general corporate purposes. A concurrent delta offering of 281,250 borrowed shares at $192.00 per share will facilitate investors’ hedging; no new shares are issued and WLFC receives no stock-sale proceeds.
Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) announced a proposed public offering of $175 million convertible senior notes due 2031, with a $25 million underwriters’ option. Notes are senior unsecured, pay semiannual interest, and are convertible into cash or cash plus common stock at the company’s election.
Proceeds are currently expected to temporarily repay the revolving credit facility before use for general corporate purposes. A contingent, concurrent borrowed-share “delta” offering will facilitate investor hedging; no new WLFC shares will be issued and the company will not receive delta-offering proceeds.