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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 2020 revenues of $75.0 million, a 21.7% decrease from $95.8 million in 2019, primarily due to COVID-19's impacts on the aviation industry. The company maintained a pre-tax profit of $9.7 million. Lease rent revenue totaled $38.5 million, while maintenance reserve revenue increased by 13.3% to $30.0 million. Despite challenges, WLFC sustained its balance sheet strength and liquidity, managing 402 engines and holding $1.654 billion in operating lease assets.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) reported a pre-tax profit of $8.5 million and total revenues of $81.6 million for Q1 2020, reflecting a 21.4% decrease from $103.8 million in Q1 2019. The decline was mainly driven by reduced asset usage and spare parts sales due to lower global flight traffic. Lease rent revenue stood at $46.4 million, while maintenance reserve revenue fell by 19% to $20.5 million. Despite profitability, the company faces ongoing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic affecting its lessee customers. The equipment held for operating lease increased to $1.698 billion.