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COCONUT CREEK, Fla., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, is pleased to announce its subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited ("WASL"), a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul ("MRO") provider, has commenced construction of an additional two-bay narrowbody hangar at its growing operations at Teesside International Airport ("Teesside") in Northeastern England. The new hangar will be equipped for 737 and A320 family aircraft, including new-generation models. Demand for aircraft heavy maintenance is exceptionally high, with global and Eu

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC") plans to announce its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. WLFC plans to hold a conference call led by members of WLFC's executive management team on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss its first quarter 2025 results. Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial: US and Canada (800) 289-0459, International +1 (646) 828-8082, wait for the conference operator and provide the operator with the Conference ID 578662. The conference call may also be accessed by registering via the following l

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced that its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited ("WSF"), has entered into license and engineering agreements with two global leaders in sustainable technology, Johnson Matthey and Axens. These partnerships significantly advance WSF's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Teesside, Northeastern England. WSF is targeting Q1 2028 to begin commercial operations at its SAF production facility, with an anticipated annual production capacity of 14

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air India Express ("AIX"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India, has signed definitive engine sale and leaseback agreements with Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company") for 26 CFM56-7B engines installed on 13 of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The engines will be covered under WLFC's ConstantThrust® program providing enhanced reliability and significant cost savings compared to traditional MRO shop visits. This program is in addition to the ConstantThrust® program signed by WLFC and Air India in 2022, covering 34 CFM56-5B engines installed on Air India's Airbus A320 family fleet. Both programs will be m

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced its subsidiary, Willis Engine Repair Center® ("WERC®"), entered into an agreement with independent MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) provider Global Engine Maintenance ("GEM") to create a joint venture named Willis Global Engine Testing ("WGET") to build an engine test cell facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. The new joint venture brings together WLFC's decades of industry experience with GEM's specialization in offering full CFM56 engine overhauls

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC") today reported record annual total revenues of $569.2 million and pre-tax income of $152.6 million. For the year ended December 31, 2024, aggregate, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were at an all-time record high of $452.1 million, up 30.4% as compared to $346.8 million in 2023. The growth was predominantly driven by core, recurring lease and maintenance revenues associated with a strong aviation marketplace. "In 2024 we leveraged our strong earnings to reinvest in the most in demand engines and aircraft," said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company"), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and provider of global aviation service operations, has announced that it has exercised existing purchase rights for 30 new LEAP engines from CFM International, the 50-50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. The purchase, pursuant to an option in a 2019 order, will include LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo family aircraft, as well as LEAP-1B engines for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with delivery dates to be determined. With the addition of these engines to the WLFC portfolio, the Company will

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC") plans to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 on Monday, March 10, 2025. WLFC plans to hold a conference call led by members of WLFC's executive management team on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results. Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial: US and Canada (877) 612-6725, International +1 (646) 828-8082, wait for the conference operator and provide the operator with the Conference ID 808553. A digital replay will be available two hours

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, announces its subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited ("WASL"), a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul ("MRO") provider, has entered into a long-term General Terms Agreement with TUI Airways ("TUI") to provide long-term base maintenance on TUI's narrowbody aircraft, starting with two Boeing 737NG maintenance checks. Utilizing its specialized knowledge, WASL will conduct comprehensive base maintenance services for TUI at its expanding facility located at T

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Jan. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company") declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on outstanding shares of WLFC common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on February 21, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 12, 2025. "This is our third consecutive regular quarterly dividend since June of 2024," said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC. "We believe that our dividend policy speaks to the overall strength of our business model." Willis Lease Finance Corporation WLFC leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power un

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC") plans to announce its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. WLFC plans to hold a conference call led by members of WLFC's executive management team on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss its first quarter 2025 results. Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial: US and Canada (800) 289-0459, International +1 (646) 828-8082, wait for the conference operator and provide the operator with the Conference ID 578662. The conference call may also be accessed by registering via the following l

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC") today reported record annual total revenues of $569.2 million and pre-tax income of $152.6 million. For the year ended December 31, 2024, aggregate, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were at an all-time record high of $452.1 million, up 30.4% as compared to $346.8 million in 2023. The growth was predominantly driven by core, recurring lease and maintenance revenues associated with a strong aviation marketplace. "In 2024 we leveraged our strong earnings to reinvest in the most in demand engines and aircraft," said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC") plans to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 on Monday, March 10, 2025. WLFC plans to hold a conference call led by members of WLFC's executive management team on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results. Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial: US and Canada (877) 612-6725, International +1 (646) 828-8082, wait for the conference operator and provide the operator with the Conference ID 808553. A digital replay will be available two hours

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Jan. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company") declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on outstanding shares of WLFC common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on February 21, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 12, 2025. "This is our third consecutive regular quarterly dividend since June of 2024," said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC. "We believe that our dividend policy speaks to the overall strength of our business model." Willis Lease Finance Corporation WLFC leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power un

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued under the same headline by Willis Lease Finance Corporation, the $48.5 million of short-term maintenance revenues earned was reported as the total year-to-date amount earned during the first three quarters of 2024, but this has been corrected to reflect that this amount was earned during the third quarter of 2024. The corrected release follows: Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company") today reported third quarter total revenues of $146.2 million and quarterly pre-tax income of $34.5 million. The Company also announced its quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, expected to be paid on

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company") today reported third quarter total revenues of $146.2 million and quarterly pre-tax income of $34.5 million. The Company also announced its quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, expected to be paid on November 21, 2024, with a record holder date of November 12, 2024. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $114.7 million in the aggregate, up 26% as compared to $91.3 million for the same period in 2023. The growth was predominantly driven by core, recurring lease and maintenance revenues associated with

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC") plans to announce its financial results for the third quarter 2024 before the opening of Nasdaq on Monday, November 4, 2024. WLFC plans to hold a conference call with members of WLFC's executive management team on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss its third quarter 2024 results. Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial: US and Canada (888) 632-5004, International +1 (646) 828-8082, wait for the conference operator and provide the operator with the Conference ID 512645. A digital replay will be available two

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company") today reported record second quarter total revenues of $151.1 million and record quarterly pre-tax income of $57.9 million. The Company also announced its first regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, expected to be paid on August 21, 2024, with a record holder date of August 12, 2024. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, aggregate, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were at an all-time high of $118.8 million, up 32% as compared to $89.8 million in 2023. The growth was predominantly driven by core, recurring lease and maintenance revenues

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a one-time special dividend of $1.00 per share on WLFC's common stock. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 30, 2024, and is expected to be paid on June 7, 2024. "I believe that this special dividend provides a small thank you to our shareholders that have been with us for many years," said Charles F. Willis, Executive Chairman. "Our ability to pay this dividend, continue to grow our lease

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC") today reported record first quarter total revenues of $119.1 million and record quarterly pre-tax income of $29.9 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, aggregate, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were at an all-time high of $96.8 million, up 26% as compared to $76.7 million in 2023. The growth was predominantly driven by core, recurring lease and maintenance revenues associated with a strong, resurging aviation marketplace, and airlines leveraging our leasing, parts and maintenance capabilities in order to avoid protracted engine shop visits. "Having

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Jones to its Board of Directors (the "Board") effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Jones has a 40-year career in the airline and energy industries. An engineer by training, he began in international oil and gas development, focusing on gas turbine cogeneration projects in North America and Australia. Joining Air New Zealand in 2001 as VP of Investor Relations, he played a key role in its post September 11th transformation. He ma

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and provider of global aviation service operations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Z. Clifton ("Clif") Dameron to the role of Senior Vice President to strengthen and help streamline the Company's legal functions as WLFC continues to strategically expand its operations. "We are thrilled to have Clif join our team," said Austin C. Willis, WLFC's Chief Executive Officer. "His legal expertise in both leasing operations and asset management will be invaluable as we deploy our strategy." "Our rapid growth h

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and provider of global aviation service operations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amy Ruddock in the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Sustainable Aviation & Corporate Development. Amy will be responsible for delivering and growing WLFC's sustainable aviation business while also overseeing corporate development. Austin C. Willis, WLFC's Chief Executive Officer, commented on the appointment: "We are thrilled to welcome Amy to our leadership team. As we continue to expand our services businesses, we have

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, announces the expansion of its technical senior leadership team into two distinct roles. In direct response to substantial and rapid growth, the Company has appointed industry veteran, Caroline M. Vandedrinck, as its new Senior Vice President ("SVP"), Materials & Services, to manage the Company's strategically aligned aftermarket services businesses. Garry Failler, SVP and Chief Technical Officer, will continue to manage WLFC's worldwide technical group, quality and logist

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Colm Barrington to its Board of Directors ("the Board") effective April 1, 2024. Mr. Barrington has a distinguished career spanning more than 50 years in the global aviation industry, starting in 1968 at Aer Lingus. In 1980, he joined GPA Group plc where he held various senior management positions and helped establish and develop a global market for the sale of leased aircraft as financial assets. In 1993, Mr. Barrington oversaw the acquisiti

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Dec. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC"), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Curran to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective January 1, 2024. With a distinguished career in the aerospace industry spanning nearly four decades, Mr. Curran brings a wealth of experience across the engine and airframe segments. He has significant experience in business and operations leadership, engineering, mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, and global business development. Most notably, Mr. Curran's expertise aligns well