Willis Lease sets Q3 2026 earnings for November 3
Willis Lease Finance Corporation will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 before the market opens on November 3, 2026, and hold a conference call led by its executive management team at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time that day.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Willis Lease Finance Corporation will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 before the market opens on November 3, 2026, and hold a conference call led by its executive management team at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time that day. A digital replay will be available two hours after the call ends.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Terms
engine lease pools, Part 145, FBO
3 terms
engine lease pools technical
"engine trading, engine lease pools and asset management services"
Part 145 technical
"Part 145 engine maintenance"
Part 145 is the regulatory approval that lets an aviation maintenance facility legally inspect, repair and sign off on aircraft and components; think of it like a licensed mechanic shop for airplanes. For investors, holding a Part 145 approval matters because it enables a company to win maintenance contracts, generate recurring service revenue, and avoid costly grounding or compliance penalties that can disrupt operations and cash flow.
FBO technical
"airport FBO and ground and cargo handling services"
FBO (short for "for benefit of") indicates that funds or assets are held by one party — such as a bank, broker, or trustee — on behalf of another person or entity who is the true owner. It matters to investors because it clarifies who ultimately has the right to the assets, who bears the risk if something goes wrong, and how money moves or is reported; think of it like a safety deposit box held by a bank for a named customer.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2026
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (561 ) 349-9989
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 26, 2026, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it plans to conduct a conference call on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. The Company will report its financial results in a press release prior to the conference call.
A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The foregoing information, including the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements & Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | News Release issued by Willis Lease Finance Corporation dated October 26, 2026. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized officer.
Dated: October 26, 2026
| WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Scott B. Flaherty | |||||||
| Scott B. Flaherty | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
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| NEWS RELEASE | CONTACT: | Scott B. Flaherty | ||||||
| Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
| sflaherty@willislease.com | ||||||||
| 561.413.0112 | ||||||||
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Timing of
Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call
COCONUT CREEK, FL, — October 26, 2026 — Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 before the market opens on November 3, 2026. The Company will host a conference call led by the executive management team that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
To participate in the conference call, please use the following dial-in numbers:
U.S. and Canada: +1 (800) 330-6730
International: +1 (786) 297-8585
Conference ID: 6125236
Participant Passcode: 974110
The conference call may also be accessed by registering via the following link:
https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1775589&tp_key=3316fd3991.
A digital replay will be available two hours after the completion of the conference call. To access the replay, please visit our website at www.wlfc.global under the Investor Center section for details.
About Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) 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, as well as 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.
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