Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Willis Lease to establish Willis Engine repair Center in Malaysia

Willis Lease Finance Corporation is expanding its global maintenance operations with plans for a new Willis Engine Repair Center® (WERC®) in Johor, Malaysia. The company has acquired land for the facility, which will become its third WERC®, alongside existing centres in Coconut Creek, Florida, and Bridgend, Wales. Construction is expected to be completed in the […]

AviTrader•Heike Tamm28 Aug

Willis Lease Finance adds 12 aircraft and 13 engines to portfolio

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has completed the acquisition of 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines, expanding its aviation asset portfolio as it targets further growth across leasing and aviation services. The transaction gives WLFC additional assets to deploy through its integrated leasing, asset management, technical and aftermarket operations. The company said its global […]

AviTrader•Heike Tamm26 Aug

Willis Lease Q2 profit boosted by asset sales, expands AUM

Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) reported its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2026, as the company continued expanding its asset management platform. Chief Executive Officer Austin C. Willis said the first half of 2026 focused on establishing Willis Aviation Capital, with assets under management (AUM) increasing 21% year over year. […]

AviTrader•Heike Tamm5 Aug

Willis Lease Finance Corporation and Pratt & Whitney sign 5-year agreement

LARA•Satu Dahl30 Jul

WLFC secures engine storage agreement with Pratt & Whitney

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has secured a five-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, to provide long-term storage and lease return services for PW1100G-JM, PW1500G, PW1900G, PW4000 and IAE AG V2500 engines. Under the agreement, WLFC will support Pratt & Whitney’s expanding aftermarket storage requirements from its facilities in Coconut Creek, Florida, […]

AviTrader•Heike Tamm30 Jul

WLFC targets aircraft leasing growth with 25-asset deal

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) is set to expand its aircraft leasing business through the acquisition of 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines.

Aviation Business News•Craig Waters15 Jul

WLFC signs aircraft and engine deal

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines. The acquisition strengthens WLFC’s aircraft leasing portfolio while complementing its asset management, technical and aftermarket capabilities, enhancing the company’s ability to support customers throughout the aviation asset lifecycle. “This transaction provides an opportunity to grow our […]

AviTrader•Heike Tamm15 Jul