Aeroengine Leasing Pioneer Charles Willis On The State Of The Industry

Jens Flotteau (left) and Charles Willis

Charles Willis (right), executive chairman of Willis Lease Finance Corp., spoke with Aviation Week Network Executive Editor for Commercial Aviation Jens Flottau before attendees at Aviation Week’s Engine Leasing, Trading and Finance conference in Fort Worth.

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Charles Willis, executive chairman of Willis Lease Finance Corp., has pioneered the engine leasing business, building his company over four decades into a leading player in the segment. After serving as CEO for 37 years, Willis transitioned to his current role in 2022 while his son Austin Willis...
Jens Flottau

Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Jens is executive editor and leads Aviation Week Network’s global team of journalists covering commercial aviation.

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