Willis Lease Acquires Three Airbus A330-300s for China Airlines and EVA Air Leases
WLFC•Willis Lease Finance Corporation closed the acquisition of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft that will be leased to China Airlines and EVA Air. The purchase expands its aircraft portfolio into high-demand assets as carriers navigate fleet growth challenges, delivery delays and constrained maintenance capacity.
1. Acquisition Details
Willis Lease Finance Corporation has finalized the purchase of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft, immediately earmarked for long-term leases with China Airlines and EVA Air. This transaction increases WLFC’s operational fleet and reinforces its position as a leading lessor of commercial aircraft.
2. Market Context and Strategic Rationale
The acquisition comes as global carriers face fleet growth demands, ongoing delivery delays and maintenance capacity constraints, driving strong demand for leased assets. WLFC management highlights this environment as a strategic opportunity to deploy capital into high-quality aircraft and support customers’ fleet planning needs.
