Willis Lease Finance Corporation CEO Austin C. Willis to Speak at Deutsche Bank's 16th Annual Aviation Forum
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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.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04 | Second-quarter earnings | Positive | -2.8% | Operating income and adjusted EBITDA increased, but reported net income declined year over year. |
| Jul 30 | Third-quarter dividend | Positive | +4.8% | Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.133 per common share. |
| Jul 29 | Pratt & Whitney agreement | Positive | -1.7% | Five-year engine storage and lease return services agreement expanded the aftermarket services relationship. |
| Jul 21 | Earnings call scheduling | Neutral | +3.5% | Company scheduled second-quarter results and a management-led conference call for August 4. |
| Jul 14 | Aircraft portfolio acquisition | Positive | -4.6% | Definitive agreement covered 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
WLFC's recent news reactions mostly diverged from the stated event sentiment, with four negative reactions to positive or neutral announcements.
Key Terms
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CEO to join ‘Investing in Aircraft Engines’ Panel on September 8
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (the “Company” or “WLFC”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today 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 will take place at 2:00 p.m. ET. To inquire about registration, please contact your Deutsche Bank representative.
Deutsche Bank's Aviation Forum is the premier annual gathering of senior executives, institutional investors and industry leaders from across the global aviation ecosystem.
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 |
