Willis Lease Finance completes purchase and leaseback of six Dash 8-400 aircraft with Porter Airlines

Willis Lease Finance Corporation has successfully completed the purchase and leaseback of six (6) De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft with Porter Airlines Inc. The aircraft are operated by Porter from their Toronto headquarters and represent a continued investment in the growing turboprop market.

Austin Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC, commented: “We are pleased to complete the acquisition and leaseback of these six Dash 8-400 aircraft with Porter. This investment reflects our continued confidence in the turboprop market and complements our significant turboprop engine portfolio. We look forward to expanding our relationship with Porter through future aircraft and engine opportunities.”

“Securing this agreement with WLFC introduces Porter to another experienced partner who is contributing to our growth story. The Dash 8-400 has been the foundation of our regional network for nearly 20 years and continues serving regional communities throughout our network,” said Robert Palmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Porter Airlines.

This transaction highlights our regional team’s continued ability to execute strategic, value-driven solutions for airline partners worldwide. Turboprops remain a vital component of regional connectivity, and we are proud to support operators with flexible, long-term capital solutions aligned with their growth.