Willis Lease Finance Corporation partners with Global Engine Maintenance to build engine test facility

From GlobeNewswire: 2025-03-19 14:35:37

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has partnered with Global Engine Maintenance (GEM) to create a joint venture called Willis Global Engine Testing (WGET) to build an engine test cell facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. This facility will initially service CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines and plans to break ground in late 2025. The joint venture aims to address the shortage of engine test cell facilities in North America by combining WLFC’s industry experience with GEM’s specialization in CFM56 engine overhauls. This partnership will improve turnaround times for engine shop visits and enhance the engine testing experience for customers.



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