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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) announced plans to expand its global maintenance network by purchasing land in Johor, Malaysia to build a new Willis Engine Repair Center® (WERC®). This will be the company’s third WERC®, complementing existing facilities in Coconut Creek, Florida and Bridgend, Wales.
According to Willis Lease Finance Corporation, WERC® Malaysia will provide maintenance, repair, and storage services for both owned engines and third-party assets, extending its integrated aviation platform into Asia. WLFC is partnering with South Alliance Sdn. Bhd., and construction is currently expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) has closed a transaction to acquire 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines, expanding its aviation asset and lease portfolio. The company said the newly acquired assets will create additional opportunities to deploy capital across its integrated leasing, asset management, technical and aftermarket service platform.
According to Willis Lease Finance, its global platform offers multiple avenues to manage these aircraft and engines with the objective of maximizing utilization and value over their lifecycle. The transaction aligns with WLFC’s focus on disciplined growth and long-term value creation. Milbank acted as legal counsel, while PricewaterhouseCoopers provided accounting, tax and financial due diligence. The seller was advised by Vedder and KPMG Ireland.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) announced that CEO Austin C. Willis will join the “Investing in Aircraft Engines” panel at Deutsche Bank's 16th Annual Aviation Forum in New York on September 8, 2026. The panel is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET, with registration inquiries directed to Deutsche Bank representatives.
The forum brings together senior executives, institutional investors and industry leaders from across the global aviation ecosystem. According to the company, Willis Lease Finance focuses on leasing spare commercial aircraft engines and aircraft, integrated with engine trading, lease pools, asset management, and various end-of-life and maintenance services worldwide.
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.