Willis Lease Finance appoints Pascal Picano to lead aircraft leasing

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. - Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) has appointed Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President, Aircraft Leasing & Trading, effective immediately, according to a company press release issued Tuesday.

In this newly created position, Picano will report directly to CEO Austin C. Willis and work alongside Marc Pierpoint, Senior Vice President, Head of Trading & Investments. Picano will focus on strategically expanding the company’s aircraft portfolio, while Pierpoint will continue to concentrate on growing the engine portfolio.

"Pascal has been a trusted figure in aviation finance for decades, and we are delighted to welcome him to the WLFC senior leadership team," said Willis.

Picano brings more than 25 years of aviation industry experience, specializing in aircraft acquisition, leasing, and capital raising. He most recently served as a Board Member at Avia Solutions Group and previously held senior leadership roles at Carlyle Aviation Partners, formerly Apollo Aviation Group.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation is a commercial aircraft engine lessor and provider of aviation services. The company’s operations include engine and aircraft leasing, maintenance services, and various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials.

The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Willis Lease Finance Corporation.

In other recent news, Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, significantly outperforming market expectations. The company achieved a record earnings per share of $8.43, which was well above the forecasted $3.18. Additionally, Willis Lease’s revenue reached $195.5 million, surpassing the anticipated $143 million. This financial performance highlights the company’s strong operational capabilities and effective management strategies. These developments have captured the attention of investors and analysts alike. Firms have taken note of Willis Lease’s robust earnings, though specific upgrades or downgrades were not mentioned in the reports. The company’s ability to exceed both earnings and revenue projections marks a noteworthy achievement in its recent financial activities.

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