Willis Lease Finance Corporation signed a definitive agreement on 14 July 2026 to acquire 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines through its subsidiary Willis Dallas Ltd, marking a strategic pivot from engine-centric leasing to a balanced asset portfolio. The transaction, structured as a purchase of two corporate entities holding the assets, complements WLFC’s technical and aftermarket service capabilities while enabling value creation via its ConstantThrust® engine-based programs. This acquisition directly targets growth in the aircraft leasing segment, historically secondary to its engine operations, and strengthens WLFC’s position as a full-spectrum aviation asset manager offering integrated solutions to operators and maintenance facilities.