Willis Lease Finance Corporation Welcomes Pascal Picano as SVP, Aircraft Leasing & Trading
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), una delle principali società di leasing di motori aeronautici e fornitori di servizi aeronautici, ha nominato Pascal Picano Senior Vice President di Aircraft Leasing & Trading. Riporta al CEO Austin C. Willis, Picano collaborerà con Marc Pierpoint, SVP di Trading & Investments, per espandere il portafoglio WLFC.
Picano porta oltre 25 anni di esperienza nell’industria aeronautica, avendo in passato ricoperto ruoli di rilievo nel consiglio di Avia Solutions Group e in posizioni dirigenziali presso Carlyle Aviation Partners. La sua expertise spazia dall’acquisizione di aeromobili, al leasing e al reperimento di capitali. In questa nuova posizione, Picano si concentrerà sull’espansione del portafoglio di aeromobili di WLFC e sull’investimento in asset di prossima generazione.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), una destacada empresa arrendadora de motores aeronáuticos y proveedor de servicios de aviación, ha designado a como Senior Vice President de Aircraft Leasing & Trading. Reportando al CEO Austin C. Willis, Picano colaborará con Marc Pierpoint, SVP de Trading & Investments, para ampliar la cartera de WLFC.
Picano aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en la industria aeronáutica, habiendo formado parte de la Junta Directiva de Avia Solutions Group y ocupado cargos directivos en Carlyle Aviation Partners. Su experiencia abarca adquisición de aeronaves, arrendamiento y captación de capital. En esta nueva posición, Picano se centrará en hacer crecer la cartera de aeronaves de WLFC e invertir en activos de próxima generación.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC)은 선도적인 항공기 엔진 리스 회사이자 항공 서비스 제공업체로서 Pascal Picano을 Aircraft Leasing & Trading의 수석 부사장(SVP)으로 임명했습니다. CEO Austin C. Willis에게 보고하며 Picano는 Marc Pierpoint와 협력하여 WLFC의 포트폴리오를 확장할 예정입니다.
Picano은 항공 산업에서 25년이 넘는 경력을 보유하고 있으며, 과거 Avia Solutions Group 이사회에서 활동했고 Carlyle Aviation Partners에서 고위직을 역임했습니다. 그의 전문성은 항공기 인수, 리스 및 자본 조달에 걸쳐 있습니다. 이 새롭게 신설된 직책에서 Picano은 WLFC의 항공기 포트폴리오를 확장하고 차세대 자산에 투자하는 데 집중할 것입니다.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), une des principales sociétés de leasing de moteurs d’aéronefs et prestataire de services aéronautiques, a nommé Pascal Picano au poste de Senior Vice President Aircraft Leasing & Trading. Relevant du PDG Austin C. Willis, Picano collaborera avec Marc Pierpoint, SVP Trading & Investments, afin d’élargir le portefeuille de WLFC.
Picano apporte plus de 25 ans d’expérience dans l’industrie aéronautique, ayant été membre du conseil d’administration d’Avia Solutions Group et ayant occupé des postes de direction chez Carlyle Aviation Partners. Son expertise couvre l’acquisition d’aéronefs, le leasing et la levée de fonds. Dans ce nouveau poste, Picano se concentrera sur la croissance du portefeuille d’aéronefs de WLFC et l’investissement dans des actifs de prochaine génération.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), ein führender Leaser von Flugzeugtriebwerken und Anbieter von Luftfahrt-Dienstleistungen, hat Pascal Picano zum Senior Vice President Aircraft Leasing & Trading ernannt. Er berichtet direkt an CEO Austin C. Willis; Picano wird mit Marc Pierpoint, SVP Trading & Investments, zusammenarbeiten, um WLFCs Portfolio zu erweitern.
Picano bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in der Luftfahrtbranche mit, war zuvor Mitglied des Vorstands der Avia Solutions Group und hatte Führungspositionen bei Carlyle Aviation Partners inne. Seine Expertise umfasst den Erwerb von Flugzeugen, Leasing und Kapitalbeschaffung. In dieser neu geschaffenen Position wird sich Picano darauf konzentrieren, das WLFC-Flugzeugportfolio zu vergrößern und in Vermögenswerte der nächsten Generation zu investieren.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC)، هي إحدى شركات تأجير محركات الطائرات الرائدة ومزودة خدمات الطيران، قد عينت باسكال بيكانو كنائب أول للرئيس لشؤون تأجير وتجارة الطائرات. تقاريرا إلى الرئيس التنفيذي أستين س. ويليس، سيتعاون بيكانو مع مارك بيربوينت، نائب الرئيس الأول للتداول والاستثمار، لتوسيع محفظة WLFC.
يملك بيكانو أكثر من 25 عاماً من الخبرة في صناعة الطيران، وكان عضواً في مجلس إدارة Avia Solutions Group وشغل مناصب رفيعة في Carlyle Aviation Partners. تمتد خبرته عبر الاستحواذ على الطائرات، التأجير وجمع رأس المال. في هذا المنصب الجديد سيكون بيركّز بيكانو على نمو محفظة الطائرات لدى WLFC والاستثمار في أصول الجيل التالي.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC)，作为领先的飞机发动机租赁商和航空服务提供商，任命 Pascal Picano 为 Aircraft Leasing & Trading 的高级副总裁。Picano 向 CEO Austin C. Willis 汇报，将与 Marc Pierpoint（交易与投资部高级副总裁）合作，扩大 WLFC 的投资组合。
Picano 拥有 超过 25 年的航空行业经验，曾任 Avia Solutions Group 董事会成员，以及在 Carlyle Aviation Partners 担任过高层职位。他的专长涵盖飞机收购、租赁和资本筹集。在这个新设立的职位上，Picano 将专注于扩大 WLFC 的飞机投资组合并投资于下一代资产。
- Strategic expansion into aircraft portfolio growth beyond existing engine leasing business
- Addition of senior executive with 25+ years of aviation industry expertise
- Creation of new leadership role signals commitment to business expansion
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COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced the appointment of Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President, Aircraft Leasing & Trading, effective immediately.
Pascal reports directly to Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC, and will work closely with Marc Pierpoint, Senior Vice President, Head of Trading & Investments, to drive the continued growth and evolution of WLFC’s portfolio.
In this newly created role, Pascal will be building upon the Company’s leading aviation leasing platform by strategically growing its aircraft portfolio. He will also support the Company’s commitment to investing in next-generation assets that meet the evolving needs of the aviation industry. Marc Pierpoint will continue to focus on growth of the engine portfolio.
“Pascal has been a trusted figure in aviation finance for decades, and we are delighted to welcome him to the WLFC senior leadership team,” said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer. “He will be an invaluable addition, bringing deep expertise, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a proven track record to our organization.”
“I am honored to join WLFC, a company I have long admired for its innovation and leadership in aviation leasing and MRO,” said Pascal Picano. “I look forward to working closely with Austin, Marc, and the broader team to build on the company’s strong momentum and help realize the next phase of WLFC’s success.”
Pascal brings more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, specializing in aircraft acquisition, leasing, and capital raising. He most recently served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Avia Solutions Group and previously held senior leadership roles at Carlyle Aviation Partners (formerly Apollo Aviation Group). Throughout his career, Pascal has structured complex transactions, raised equity and debt for aircraft deals, and built and led high-performing teams across the aviation finance sector.
About Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Willis Lease Finance Corporation leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activities are integrated with various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials provided through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. Additionally, 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. Willis Sustainable Fuels intends to develop, build and operate projects to help decarbonize aviation.
Forward-Looking Statements
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