Willis Lease Finance Corporation Secures $600 Million Strategic Investment from Liberty Mutual Investments

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a prominent lessor of commercial aircraft engines and aviation services provider, has successfully completed a significant capital partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments (LMI). The agreement enables up to $600 million in funding specifically directed toward WLFC’s expanding credit financing strategy, with support from Bank of America N.A. through a warehouse debt facility arrangement.

Strengthening the Aviation Finance Sector

This collaborative initiative represents a pivotal moment for Willis Lease Finance Corporation’s asset management expansion. The partnership will concentrate on loan and loan-like engine financing instruments—a segment that Willis Lease Finance Corporation pioneered when it introduced its inaugural revolving credit lease program in 2021. The influx of capital from Liberty Mutual Investments underscores confidence in Willis Lease Finance Corporation’s market positioning and operational capabilities within the aviation finance landscape.

According to Brian R. Hole, Global Head of Managed Funds and Credit at Willis Lease Finance Corporation, the partnership reflects mutual recognition of the company’s credibility and platform strength. Liberty Mutual Investments brings substantial long-term, flexible capital alongside deep sector expertise, positioning both organizations to scale operations and pursue new opportunities throughout the aviation finance ecosystem.

Strategic Rationale Behind the Partnership

Liberty Mutual Investments manages in excess of $117 billion in long-term capital across global markets. The investment vehicle’s Capital Solutions and Alternative Credit divisions led this initiative, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to providing comprehensive financing solutions for specialized platforms. For Willis Lease Finance Corporation, this collaboration accelerates growth prospects while enabling the company to pursue adjacent business segments within aviation financing.

Comprehensive Aviation Services Portfolio

Willis Lease Finance Corporation operates an expansive ecosystem serving the global aviation industry. Beyond leasing large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines and auxiliary power units to airlines and manufacturers, the company delivers integrated end-of-life solutions through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. Additional service lines include Part 145 engine maintenance through Willis Engine Repair Center®, aircraft maintenance services via Jet Centre by Willis, and ground handling operations through Willis Aviation Services Limited. The company also operates Willis Sustainable Fuels, which focuses on developing aviation decarbonization projects.

About the Investment Partners

Liberty Mutual Investments, the capital management entity for Liberty Mutual Group, operates as a comprehensive investment platform with extensive capabilities across liquid strategies, credit markets, and alternative investments. The organization maintains a strategic focus on building enduring business relationships while generating risk-adjusted returns that support Liberty Mutual Group’s long-term objectives and policyholder commitments.

Forward-Looking Statements: This announcement contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could affect outcomes include global economic disruptions, airline industry trends, interest rate fluctuations, regulatory changes, market valuations of aviation assets, and factors detailed in Willis Lease Finance Corporation’s SEC filings. Actual results may differ materially from those projected.