Securities law firm BFA Law is investigating Willis Lease Finance Corporation's board of directors and controlling shareholder Charles F. Willis, IV for potential breaches of fiduciary duties related to excessive executive compensation. Willis' compensation increased from $6.2 million in 2022 to $14.2 million in 2025, with a recent option grant of 300,000 shares awarded in November 2025. The investigation examines whether the compensation is wasteful and violates shareholders' interests.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced the closing of two Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transactions totaling approximately $50 million in March 2026, bringing its total JOLCO financing to nearly $150 million. Both transactions support LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines and mature in 2031. The company views JOLCO as a diversified capital source and competitive financing alternative for airline customers.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported record 2025 revenue of $730 million, up 28% year-over-year, with strong growth in lease rent revenue and parts sales. However, a company director sold $98,000 in shares on March 17, 2026. Despite operational momentum, the stock remains down 6% over the past year while the broader market gained 18%.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on February 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 11, 2026. CEO Austin C. Willis stated the dividend reflects the company's business strength and commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation's subsidiary Willis Engine Structured Trust IX completed an offering of $337.4 million in Series A Notes and $55.5 million in Series B Notes, secured by a portfolio of 47 aircraft engines and two airframes. The notes carry fixed coupons of 5.159% and 5.696% respectively, with an expected maturity of approximately six years.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced the pricing of $337.4 million Series A and $55.5 million Series B fixed rate notes, secured by a portfolio of 47 aircraft engines and two airframes, with planned closing on December 23, 2025.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation's subsidiary Willis Aviation Services Limited has opened two new narrow-body hangars at Teesside International Airport in Northeastern England, capable of servicing Boeing 737 and Airbus A320-family aircraft, with potential to create significant local employment.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced the appointment of Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President of Aircraft Leasing & Trading, bringing over 25 years of aviation industry experience to help grow the company's aircraft portfolio.

Willis Lease Finance reported record Q2 2025 revenue of $195.5 million, significantly beating estimates, driven by strong leasing demand and substantial one-time gains from asset and business sales.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2025 financial results, including record quarterly revenue of $157.7 million and pre-tax income of $25.3 million. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on May 22, 2025 to stockholders of record on May 12, 2025. The company leases commercial aircraft engines and auxiliary power units to airlines, manufacturers, and maintenance providers worldwide.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation is expanding its aircraft maintenance operations at Teesside International Airport in the UK, investing in a new two-bay narrowbody maintenance hangar. This expansion is expected to create a significant number of new highly-skilled jobs in the region.