Investment Partnership: Willis Lease Finance Corporation has formed an investment partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments to invest up to $600 million, marking a significant expansion in the company's credit strategy within the aviation financing sector.
Financing Support: This collaboration is backed by a warehouse debt facility from Bank of America, demonstrating Willis Lease's financial strength and market credibility, which is expected to accelerate the growth of its asset management business.
Industry Leadership: Since pioneering its first revolving credit lease in 2021, Willis Lease has established a leading position in loan and loan-like engine financings, and this partnership will further solidify its dominance in the aircraft engine leasing market.
Long-term Growth Potential: The involvement of Liberty Mutual Investments not only provides flexible long-term capital for Willis Lease but also aims to leverage both parties' expertise to drive growth and explore adjacent opportunities in aviation finance.
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About WLFC
Willis Lease Finance Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines. The Company operates through two segments: Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. The Leasing and Related Operations segment involves acquiring and leasing, primarily pursuant to operating leases, commercial aircraft, aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment and the selective purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment and other related businesses. The Spare Parts Sales segment involves the purchase and resale of after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules and portable aircraft components. The Spare Parts Sales segment also enables the Company to provide end-of-life solutions for surplus aircraft and engines, as well as manage the full lifecycle of its lease assets. Its subsidiaries include WEST Engine Funding LLC, Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc., and Willis Asset Management Limited.
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