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

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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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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
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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
 ______________________________________________________________________
 
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:
 
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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.
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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.

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