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Willis Lease Finance JV with Global Engine Maintenance to build engine test facility in Florida
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP
- Subsidiary WERC and GEM form JV Willis Global Engine Testing (WGET) for engine test cell in West Palm Beach, FL.
- Facility to initially service CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines; capable of accommodating future engine types.
- JV to address shortage of test cell capacity in North America, improving turnaround times for WLFC, GEM, and third parties.
- Groundbreaking expected in late 2025; combines WLFC leasing expertise with GEM MRO specialization.