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About Willis Lease Finance
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Willis Lease Finance is based in Coconut Creek, Florida and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker WLFC. The SEC classifies its business as wholesale-machinery, equipment & supplies. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2024, it reported revenue of $569.2m and net income of $108.6m. At that date it held total assets of $3.30bn and shareholders' equity of $549.3m. By region, United States accounted for 26.9%, followed by Europe at 23.6% and Asia-Pacific (excluding India) at 18.8%.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation with its subsidiaries (“WLFC” or the “Company”) is a leading lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines. Our principal business objective is to build value for our shareholders by acquiring commercial aircraft and engines and managing those assets in order to provide a return on investment, primarily through lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues, as well as through management fees earned for managing assets owned by third parties. As of December 31, 2025, we had $2,801.7 million of equipment held in our operating lease portfolio, $139.9 million of notes receivable, $30.6 million of maintenance rights, and $16.6 million of investments in sales-type leases, which represented 363 engines, 20 aircraft, one marine vessel and other leased parts and equipment with 69 lessees in 37 countries. In addition to our owned portfolio, as of December 31, 2025, we managed 116 engines and related equipment for third parties.
Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. (“Willis Aero”) is a wholly-owned and vertically-integrated subsidiary whose primary focus is the sale of aircraft engine parts and materials through the acquisition or consignment of aircraft and engines.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 10 Mar 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Trading Companies & Distributors
- Listed since
- 18 Sept 1996
- Employees
- 475
- Website
- willislease.com ↗
- Head office
- 4700 LYONS TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY, COCONUT CREEK, FL, 33073
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Classification
- Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies
- Filer status
- Accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Charles WillisExecutive Chairman of the Board, since 1985$14.2m
- Mr. Brian HolePresident, since 2016$6.6m
- Mr. Austin WillisChief Executive Officer, Director, since 2008$7.2m
- Mr. Scott FlahertyChief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President$1.9m
- Mr. Z. Clifton DameronSenior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary
- Mr. Pascal PicanoSenior Vice President - Aircraft Leasing & Trading
- Mr. Colm BarringtonIndependent Director$629,035
- Mr. Brendan CurranIndependent Director$538,990
- Mr. Stephen JonesIndependent Director
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 9
- Environment
- 2
- Social
- 13
- Governance
- 12
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- No
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Established reputation: Willis Lease Finance Corp has built a strong and trustworthy reputation in the finance industry.
- Extensive industry experience: The company's management team has vast experience and expertise in leasing aviation equipment.
- Diverse customer base: Willis Lease Finance Corp serves a wide range of customers globally, including airlines, manufacturers, and maintenance organizations.
Weaknesses
- Vulnerability to economic fluctuations: The company's performance is heavily influenced by the overall economic conditions and industry trends.
- Reliance on technology: Willis Lease Finance Corp heavily relies on technological systems for its operations, which may be subject to disruptions or cybersecurity threats.
- Dependency on large customers: The loss of a major customer could significantly impact the company's financial stability.
Opportunities
- Growing aviation industry: The increasing demand for air travel presents opportunities for Willis Lease Finance Corp to expand its customer base.
- Emerging markets: The company can explore new business prospects in emerging markets where aviation industries are experiencing rapid growth.
- Technology advancements: The use of advanced technologies in aviation equipment provides avenues for Willis Lease Finance Corp to offer innovative leasing solutions.
Threats
- Intense competition: The finance industry is highly competitive, and Willis Lease Finance Corp faces competition from both traditional and online-based leasing companies.
- Regulatory challenges: Changes in governmental policies or regulations related to aviation and leasing could impact the company's operations and profitability.
- Economic downturns: A significant economic downturn or recession can reduce the demand for aviation equipment, affecting the leasing market.
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