Willis Lease Stock Price, News & Analysis

Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) subsidiary Willis Aviation Services Limited signed a 250-year lease for 50 acres at Teesside International Airport on Oct. 21, 2025 to expand maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capacity in Northeast England. The move follows the launch of a new twin-bay hangar and recent maintenance contracts, and company leaders say the expansion supports long-term operations, regional investment and job creation at Teesside.

Local officials described the agreement as a major long-term commitment expected to strengthen Teesside’s position as an MRO hub and contribute to the airport’s financial footing and employment growth.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on November 4, 2025 and will host a conference call the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Dial-in: U.S. & Canada +1 (800) 330-6730; International +1 (786) 297-8585; Conference ID 2797388. A digital replay will be available about two hours after the call on www.wlfc.global under Investor Relations.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading aircraft engine lessor and aviation services provider, has appointed Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President of Aircraft Leasing & Trading. Reporting to CEO Austin C. Willis, Picano will collaborate with Marc Pierpoint, SVP of Trading & Investments, to expand WLFC's portfolio.

Picano brings over 25 years of aviation industry experience, previously serving on the Board of Directors at Avia Solutions Group and holding senior roles at Carlyle Aviation Partners. His expertise spans aircraft acquisition, leasing, and capital raising. In this newly created position, Picano will focus on growing WLFC's aircraft portfolio and investing in next-generation assets.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading aircraft engine lessor, reported exceptional Q2 2025 results with record-breaking performance. The company achieved record quarterly revenue of $195.5 million, up 29.4% year-over-year, and record pre-tax income of $74.3 million.

Key highlights include lease rent revenue of $72.3 million (up 29.4%), maintenance reserve revenue of $50.7 million, and spare parts sales of $30.4 million. The company's portfolio utilization improved to 88.3% from 76.7% at 2024 year-end. Additionally, WLFC sold its UK aviation consultancy business (BAML) to WMES joint venture for a $43.0 million gain.

As of June 30, 2025, WLFC's lease portfolio valued at $2,830.0 million comprises 348 engines, 15 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased equipment.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on August 21, 2025 to stockholders of record as of August 12, 2025.

WLFC specializes in leasing commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and aircraft to airlines, manufacturers, and maintenance providers globally. The company's services include engine and aircraft trading, lease pool management, asset management, maintenance services, and end-of-life solutions through its subsidiaries Willis Asset Management Limited, Willis Aeronautical Services, Willis Engine Repair Center®, Jet Centre by Willis, and Willis Aviation Services Limited.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading aircraft engine lessor and aviation services provider, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for August 5, 2025, before market opening.

The company will host a conference call with executive management at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Investors can join using the following dial-in numbers: U.S./Canada: +1 (800) 289-0459, International: +1 (646) 828-8082, with Conference ID: 101023. A digital replay will be available on the company's website.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), through its subsidiary Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL), has secured an expanded maintenance partnership with Jet2.com. The agreement includes two base maintenance lines for the 2025-2026 season at WASL's new facility at Teesside International Airport.

The partnership expansion follows WASL's successful completion of a single maintenance line for Jet2 this year. The new state-of-the-art facility in Northeast England will provide heavy maintenance checks, transitional activity, and paint services for airlines and lessors, while creating highly skilled jobs in the region.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a prominent aircraft engine lessor, has announced the completion of its sale of Bridgend Asset Management Limited (BAML) to Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support Limited (WMES), its joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Following the transaction, BAML will be renamed to Willis Mitsui & Co. Asset Management Limited (WAML).

The strategic transaction strengthens the WMES platform by integrating technical consultancy and records management services into its operations. WMES, established in 2011 and based in Dublin, currently manages assets worth approximately $380 million, with expectations for growth following the expanded service offerings.

WLFC maintains its 50% ownership in WMES and will continue utilizing its services to support leasing operations while pursuing strategic growth initiatives in its aviation portfolio. The transaction marks a significant step toward deeper collaboration between WLFC and Mitsui in their joint venture.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) has announced the successful closing of $596.0 million in fixed rate notes through its subsidiary Willis Engine Structured Trust VIII (WEST). The offering consists of $524 million Series A Notes with a 5.582% fixed coupon and $72 million Series B Notes with a 6.070% fixed coupon. The notes are secured by WEST's interests in 62 aircraft engines and two airframes. Both series have an expected maturity of approximately six years, with an expected weighted average life of 5.1 years and a final maturity of 25 years. The offering saw strong demand with subscription rates of 3.60x (gross) and 5.10x (avail) for Series A Notes, and 7.15x (gross) and 13.00x (avail) for Series B Notes. The notes were offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.