Willis Lease (WLFC) teams with International to extend CFM56-5B and -7B engine life

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported that it has entered into a collaboration with an entity referred to as International, focused on extending the operational life of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B aircraft engines. The company disclosed this business development in a current report and attached the related news release as an exhibit.

The collaboration targets widely used engine models, suggesting an emphasis on supporting long-term engine performance and serviceability for customers that operate CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B fleets.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

______________________________________________________________________

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): February 9, 2026

Willis Lease Finance Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

001-15369

68-0070656

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

4700 Lyons Technology Parkway

Coconut Creek, FL 33073

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (561) 349-9989

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

WLFC

Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 9, 2026, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (the “Company”) issued a news release announcing a collaboration with CFM International, (“CFM”) with the goal of extending the operational life of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines.

A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements & Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						News Release issued by Willis Lease Finance Corporation dated February 9, 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: February 9, 2026

			WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION
			By:			/s/ Scott B. Flaherty
						Scott B. Flaherty
						Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) announce in this 8-K?

Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced a collaboration with an entity named International to extend the operational life of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. The company described this business update under an "Other Events" item and attached a detailed news release as an exhibit.

Which engine types are covered by WLFC’s new collaboration?

The collaboration focuses on CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. These engines are widely used on commercial aircraft, so extending their operational life can be important for airlines and lessors seeking efficient, longer-term use of their existing fleets and maintenance solutions.

How did Willis Lease Finance Corporation disclose the collaboration with International?

Willis Lease Finance Corporation disclosed the collaboration in a Form 8-K under Item 8.01, labeled as an "Other Event." The company also filed a news release as Exhibit 99.1, dated February 9, 2026, providing additional detail on the collaboration.

Does the WLFC 8-K include the full details of the collaboration terms?

The 8-K briefly states that Willis Lease Finance Corporation entered into a collaboration with International to extend CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engine life. Full descriptive details are referenced in the attached Exhibit 99.1 news release rather than within the body of the report.

When was the WLFC collaboration with International announced?

Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported the collaboration as of February 9, 2026. The same date appears on the attached Exhibit 99.1 news release, indicating that both the public communication and the current report were aligned on that announcement date.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 12.1 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA DOCUMENT 1.7 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE DOCUMENT 21.4 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT 12.2 KB