Willis Lease Finance Corporation Acquires Three Airbus A330-300 Aircraft That Will Be Leased to China Airlines and EVA Air
Rhea-AI Summary
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.
Positive
- Acquisition of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft completed
- Aircraft to be leased to China Airlines and EVA Air
- Management cites strong demand for aviation assets and services
- Transaction supports continued expansion of leasing portfolio
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – WLFC
In the Jun 25 session, WLFC gained 2.89%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | Convertible notes pricing | Negative | -10.3% | Pricing of upsized 2.50% convertible senior notes and related delta offering. |
| May 13 | Convertible notes proposal | Negative | -10.3% | Announcement of proposed convertible senior notes and associated hedging share offering. |
| May 05 | Q1 2026 earnings | Positive | +17.0% | Record lease rent and maintenance revenue with strong EBITDA and net income growth. |
| Apr 22 | Earnings call timing | Neutral | +1.0% | Scheduling announcement for Q1 2026 results release and investor conference call. |
| Apr 01 | JOLCO financings | Positive | +3.1% | Closure of two JOLCO financings expanding term funding for LEAP engine portfolio. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
WLFC has generally moved in line with news tone, showing sharp gains on strong earnings and notable drops around convertible note and related financing announcements.
Key Terms
part 145 regulatory
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COCONUT CREEK, Fla., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced that it has closed the acquisition of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft that will be leased to China Airlines and EVA Air.
“Demand for assets and aftermarket services remains exceptionally strong as operators navigate fleet growth, delivery delays, and ongoing maintenance capacity constraints,” said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC. “We believe the current market environment presents a compelling opportunity to deploy capital into high-quality assets. This purchase represents another important step in the continued expansion of our portfolio and commitment to supporting our customers around the world.”
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Willis Lease Finance Corporation leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activities are integrated with engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools, and asset management services through Willis Mitsui & Co. Asset Management Limited, as well as various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials provided through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. Through Willis Engine Repair Center®, Jet Centre by Willis, and Willis Aviation Services Limited, the Company’s service offerings include Part 145 engine maintenance, aircraft line and base maintenance, aircraft disassembly, parking and storage, airport FBO and ground and cargo handling services.
Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Do not unduly rely on forward-looking statements, which give only expectations about the future and are not guarantees. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update them to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based, except as required by law. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: the effects on the airline industry and the global economy of events such as war, terrorist activity and the COVID-19 pandemic; changes in oil prices, rising inflation and other disruptions to world markets; trends in the airline industry and the Company’s ability to capitalize on those trends, including growth rates of markets and other economic factors; risks associated with owning and leasing jet engines and aircraft; the Company’s ability to successfully negotiate equipment purchases, sales and leases, to collect outstanding amounts due and to control costs and expenses; changes in interest rates and availability of capital, both to the Company and its customers; the Company’s ability to continue to meet changing customer demands; regulatory changes affecting airline operations, aircraft maintenance, accounting standards and taxes; the market value of engines and other assets in the Company’s portfolio; and risks detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other continuing and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is advisable, however, to consult any further disclosures the Company makes on related subjects in such filings. These statements constitute the Company’s cautionary statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
| CONTACT: | Lynn Mailliard Kohler Director, Global Corporate Communications (415) 328-4798 lkohler@willislease.com |
