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Record Quarterly Lease Rent Revenue Reported in Willis Lease Finance Corporation’s First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividend of $0.40 Per ShareCOCONUT CREEK, Fla., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock outstanding. The dividend is expected to be paid on May 22
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