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WILLIS LEASE FINANCE (WLFC)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for WILLIS LEASE FINANCE.

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for WLFC.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Amends Credit Agreement
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Accounting Changes
Debt Issuance
  • On February 19, 2026, Willis Lease Finance Corporation entered into Amendment No. 2 to its Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A..
  • This amendment modifies the existing Credit Agreement to exclude certain amounts from "Total Debt" for the purpose of calculating the "Maximum Leverage Ratio".
4 days ago
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Launches In-House Engine Module Restoration Capability
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Product Launch
New Projects/Investments
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has successfully completed its first core engine restoration at its U.S.-based Willis Engine Repair Center®, branding this new in-house engine module restoration capability as Willis Module Shop™.
  • This achievement, which involved a CFM56-7B core engine module, marks a key milestone in WLFC's strategy to expand its internal technical and operational capabilities and demonstrated strong exhaust gas temperature (EGT) margin recovery.
  • The new in-house capability is expected to reduce maintenance expense for WLFC and its customers, enhance control, improve turnaround times, and strengthen the company's competitive advantage.
Feb 12, 2026, 1:30 PM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Partners with CFM International on Engine Life Extension Program
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New Projects/Investments
Product Launch
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has established an industry-first program in collaboration with CFM International to extend the operational life of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines.
  • This initiative enables WLFC to keep these engines in service longer by restoring core components rather than fully disassembling them, making WLFC the first commercial aircraft engine lessor to partner with an OEM on such a program for these engine types.
  • The program is expected to offer customers a high-quality product at a reasonable price, and WLFC has already inducted an initial group of engines for participation, with plans to grow it across additional assets over time.
Feb 9, 2026, 2:28 PM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Partners with CFM International on Engine Life Extension Program
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New Projects/Investments
Product Launch
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has established an industry-first program in collaboration with CFM International to extend the operational life of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines.
  • This program enables WLFC to keep these engines in service longer by restoring core components rather than fully disassembling them, marking WLFC as the first commercial aircraft engine lessor to partner with the OEM on such an initiative.
  • WLFC expects this program to offer customers a high-quality product at a reasonable price.
  • An initial group of engines has already been identified and inducted into the program, with plans for future expansion.
Feb 9, 2026, 2:27 PM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Establishes New Asset Management Division
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New Projects/Investments
Management Change
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has established Willis Aviation Capital (WAC), a new division focused on managing third-party aviation assets and capital through discretionary funds.
  • WAC is expected to generate recurring management fees, carried interest, and servicing revenues for WLFC, while supporting balance sheet deleveraging.
  • WLFC has partnered with Blackstone Credit & Insurance ($1 billion) and Liberty Mutual Investments (up to $600 million) to launch WAC, which will also oversee existing joint ventures and select third-party aviation assets.
  • Brian R. Hole, formerly President of WLFC, has been appointed Global Head of Managed Funds and Credit to lead WAC.
Jan 6, 2026, 1:00 PM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Strategic Aircraft Engine Leasing Partnership
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New Projects/Investments
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) and Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) have formed a strategic aircraft engine leasing partnership.
  • The partnership plans to deploy over $1 billion in current and next-generation aircraft engines and select aircraft over the next two years.
  • This collaboration leverages WLFC's established position and asset management platform, aiming to accelerate growth and provide capital diversification for WLFC.
Jan 5, 2026, 1:01 PM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Strategic Aircraft Engine Leasing Partnership with Blackstone Credit & Insurance
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New Projects/Investments
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has announced a strategic aircraft engine leasing partnership with Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI).
  • This partnership plans to deploy over $1 billion in current and next-generation aircraft engines and select aircraft over the next two years.
  • The collaboration is expected to accelerate the growth of WLFC's asset management business and provides further capital diversification to the Willis platform.
Jan 5, 2026, 1:00 PM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Investment Partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments
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New Projects/Investments
Debt Issuance
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) announced on December 18, 2025, the closing of an investment partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments (LMI).
  • This partnership is set to invest up to $600 million to fund WLFC’s growing credit strategy, focusing on loan and loan-like engine financings.
  • The investment is supported by a warehouse debt facility provided by Bank of America N.A..
Dec 23, 2025, 2:19 PM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation's Subsidiary Completes Fixed Rate Notes Offering
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Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation's (WLFC) wholly-owned subsidiary, Willis Engine Structured Trust IX (WEST), completed an offering of $392,900,000 in Series A and Series B Fixed Rate Notes on December 23, 2025.
  • The offering included $337,400,000 in Series A Notes with a fixed coupon of 5.159% and $55,500,000 in Series B Notes with a fixed coupon of 5.696%.
  • These Notes are secured by a portfolio of 47 aircraft engines and two airframes that WEST will acquire from WLFC or its subsidiaries.
  • The Notes have an expected maturity of approximately six years, an expected weighted average life of 4.1 years, and a final maturity of 25 years.
Dec 23, 2025, 1:00 PM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Subsidiary Closes $392.9 Million Fixed Rate Notes Offering
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Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation's (WLFC) wholly-owned subsidiary, Willis Engine Structured Trust IX (WEST), closed an offering of $392,900,000 in fixed rate notes on December 23, 2025.
  • The offering included $337,400,000 in Series A Notes with a fixed coupon of 5.159% and $55,500,000 in Series B Notes with a fixed coupon of 5.696%.
  • These notes are secured by a portfolio of 47 aircraft engines and two airframes and have an expected maturity of approximately six years, an expected weighted average life of 4.1 years, and a final maturity of 25 years.
  • The net proceeds will primarily cover issuance fees, fund reserve accounts, and compensate Willis for the acquired assets, with Willis allocating its portion for general corporate purposes.
Dec 23, 2025, 1:00 PM