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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) is described in its own news releases as the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and a global provider of aviation services. The WLFC news feed on this page brings together company-issued announcements and market updates that explain how the business evolves across engine leasing, aviation services, asset management and financing.
Readers following WLFC news can expect regular coverage of aircraft engine leasing initiatives, including partnerships with institutional investors such as Blackstone Credit & Insurance and Liberty Mutual Investments. These stories outline how Willis Lease Finance Corporation structures engine leasing partnerships, credit strategies and managed funds to support airlines, engine manufacturers and MRO providers worldwide.
News items also highlight developments in the company’s integrated services platform, including activities at Willis Engine Repair Center®, Willis Aeronautical Services, Willis Aviation Services Limited and other affiliated entities. Announcements may cover maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capacity expansions, such as the long-term land lease at Teesside International Airport in Northeastern England, as well as updates on engine materials, aircraft disassembly, parking and storage, and airport FBO and ground and cargo handling services.
In addition, WLFC regularly reports on capital markets transactions and corporate actions, including asset-backed note offerings through Willis Engine Structured Trust IX, new or amended credit facilities, joint venture financing arrangements, quarterly financial results and dividend declarations. Investors and aviation professionals can use this news page to follow how Willis Lease Finance Corporation manages its engine and aircraft portfolio, grows its asset management business through Willis Aviation Capital and responds to trends in aviation leasing and maintenance. Bookmark this page to access an organized view of WLFC’s latest press releases and SEC-related news disclosures.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) closed two JOLCO financings in March 2026 totaling approximately $50 million, raising the company's total JOLCO exposure to nearly $150 million. Both financings support LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines and mature in 2031.
Management said the transactions diversify term financing sources and provide competitive alternatives for airline customers.
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) amended and extended its revolving credit facility on March 30, 2026, increasing commitments from $1.0 billion to $1.75 billion and pushing maturity to April 2031. The amended facility was oversubscribed with about $1.0 billion of excess lender commitments.
Management said the larger, longer facility provides additional capacity, term and flexibility to support growth, diversification and customer needs across the company’s aircraft engine leasing, trading and aviation services platform.
Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) reported record 2025 results: total revenue $730.2M (+28.3%), pre-tax income $160.6M (+5.2%) and adjusted EBITDA $459.1M (+16.6%). Core lease and maintenance revenues rose to $523.6M, portfolio utilization climbed to 84.9%, and lease assets book value was $3,614.5M as of December 31, 2025.
Spare parts and equipment sales surged 252.3% to $95.5M; the company also recorded gains on sales and growth in lease rent revenue.
Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) appointed Marilyn Gan as Head of Origination, Asia Pacific effective March 4, 2026.
Gan will lead origination for WLFC’s owned portfolio and for funds managed by Willis Aviation Capital, drawing on prior senior roles at Vmo Aircraft Leasing, MUFG, DVB Bank SE and BOC Aviation.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) launched an in-house engine module restoration capability branded Willis Module Shop™, completing its inaugural restoration of a CFM56-7B core module on Feb. 12, 2026. Post-maintenance testing showed strong EGT margin recovery, validating the restoration process.
The capability complements WLFC’s ConstantThrust® and ConstantAccess® programs, aims to reduce maintenance expense, improve turnaround times, and strengthen its vertically integrated engine lifecycle services including leasing, MRO, disassembly, and parts.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) will announce fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 and host a conference call the same day at 10:00 a.m. ET.
A digital replay and an earnings supplement will be posted to the Investor Relations section of www.wlfc.global prior to and after the call. Dial-in and Conference ID details are provided for live participation.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) partnered with CFM International to launch an industry-first program to extend the operational life of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines by restoring core components rather than fully disassembling engines.
The agreement lets WLFC perform shop visits in its own and third-party shops; an initial group of engines has been inducted and WLFC intends to expand participation over time.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) announced a purchase and leaseback with Nauru Airlines for seven CFM56-7B engines, providing ConstantThrust® support for the carrier’s Boeing 737-700/800 fleet for more than six years. The program supplies exchanged, fully serviceable engines and MRO, spare parts, and technical management support. Deal terms are extendable to cover future aircraft deliveries and aim to support Nauru’s growth across the Central and South Pacific.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) appointed Steven Bridgland as Head of Investor Relations & Capital Markets for its new asset manager, Willis Aviation Capital, effective Jan. 22, 2026.
Bridgland will manage day-to-day investor relationships, develop new investors and support capital deployment. He brings more than 30 years of experience in equity and debt capital markets, fund structuring, investor relations and aviation finance, including 17 years in senior capital markets roles at Deucalion Aviation and prior roles at DVB, RBC Capital Markets and Greenwich NatWest.
Management says Bridgland’s global institutional relationships and fund structuring experience will support the launch and growth of Willis Aviation Capital.