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Willis Lease Finance Reports Record Q3 2025 Results And Boosts Dividend

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a global leader in commercial aircraft engine leasing and aviation services, reported record financial performance for the third quarter of 2025, underscoring strong demand across its leasing and maintenance operations. The company achieved quarterly revenue of $183.4 million, marking a 25.4% increase year-over-year, and pre-tax income of $43.2 million, also up 25.4% from the same…

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AerCap Signs Seven-Year GE9X Engine Lease Pool Agreement with GE Aerospace

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AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) has entered into a seven-year agreement with GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) to provide lease pool management services for the GE9X engine, further extending the companies’ long-standing partnership in engine leasing and support. The new collaboration will see AerCap manage critical aspects of the GE9X program as the next-generation powerplant prepares to enter service.

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FL Technics Becomes Channel Partner For Honeywell Aerospace

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FL Technics has officially been appointed as a channel partner for Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, marking a significant development in its capabilities within the business and general aviation sectors. The new partnership allows FL Technics to act as an authorized distributor for Honeywell’s engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) product range, and to perform certified installations and support services under Honeywell’s OEM-backed framework.

Eddie O’Dwyer Promoted To VP At GT Engine Services

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GT Engine Services, a company under the STS Aviation Group, has announced the promotion of Eddie O’Dwyer to Vice President of Business Development. This strategic move recognizes Eddie’s growing influence and lasting impact on the company’s technical operations and global commercial expansion. Eddie first joined GT Engine Services in 2020 as General Manager and quickly rose through the ranks. In 2021, he became Technical Director, and by 2024,…

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Group Engine Management Signs PW1100 Lease Deal With CDB Aviation

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Group Engine Management GmbH has entered into a new strategic partnership with CDB Aviation through the signing of a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for aircraft engine leasing. The initial step under this broader cooperation involves a lease agreement for four Pratt & Whitney PW1100 engines, which will be deployed to support the Lufthansa Group Airlines fleet.

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SMBC Aero Engine Lease Delivers LEAP-1B To StandardAero

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SMBC Aero Engine Lease has successfully delivered one LEAP-1B engine to StandardAero on a long-term lease agreement finalized in May 2025, marking the first transaction between the two companies. This deal underscores the growing demand for modern, fuel-efficient engines and the increasing importance of engine leasing in the aviation aftermarket.

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HALO AirFinance Funds PW1900 Engines For Royal Jordanian

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HALO AirFinance, a U.S.-based aviation financing company, has announced the successful closing of two senior secured loans to support Royal Jordanian’s acquisition of two newly delivered Pratt & Whitney PW1900 spare engines. These engines will serve as critical support assets for the airline’s growing Embraer E2 fleet.

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Willis Lease Closes $596M Offering Through Engine Trust

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Willis Engine Structured Trust VIII, has successfully completed a $596 million asset-backed securities (ABS) offering. The transaction includes the issuance of $524 million in Series A Fixed Rate Notes and $72 million in Series B Fixed Rate Notes, underscoring the firm’s continued use of capital markets to finance its engine leasing portfolio.

MTU Aero Engines Raises 2025 Forecast, Reveals 2030 Outlook

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MTU Aero Engines, Germany’s leading aircraft engine manufacturer, has updated its financial projections, raising its 2025 revenue forecast to between $9.9 and $10.1 billion. The company also released its initial 2030 outlook, anticipating a strong trajectory for growth driven by expanding engine aftermarket services and production ramp-ups.

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United Airlines Takes Delivery Of B737-8 Serial 68814

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United Airlines, continuing its narrowbody fleet renewal program, has accepted delivery of a Boeing 737-8, serial 68814, equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines. The addition supports United’s strategy to expand capacity and improve fuel efficiency across its domestic and short-haul international network.