Core Points - Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) announced the pricing of $524 million in Series A Fixed Rate Notes and $72 million in Series B Fixed Rate Notes, totaling $596 million [1] - The Series A Notes have a fixed coupon of 5.582% and the Series B Notes have a fixed coupon of 6.070%, with an expected maturity of approximately six years and a final maturity of 25 years [2] Company Overview - WLFC is a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and provides global aviation services, including leasing large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and aircraft [5] - The company integrates its leasing activities with engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools, and asset management services, along with various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials [5] - WLFC's service offerings include Part 145 engine maintenance, aircraft line and base maintenance, and airport ground and cargo handling services [5]

Core Viewpoint - Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) is proposing to offer $596 million in total principal amount of fixed-rate notes through its subsidiary, Willis Engine Structured Trust VIII (WEST), secured by a portfolio of aircraft engines and airframes [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering includes $524 million in Series A Fixed Rate Notes and $72 million in Series B Fixed Rate Notes [1]. - The notes will be secured by WEST's interests in a portfolio of 62 aircraft engines and two airframes, which will be acquired from WLFC or its subsidiaries [1]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the notes will be used to pay fees and expenses related to the offering, deposit amounts in reserve accounts, and pay WLFC for the aircraft engines and airframes over a 270-day delivery period [2]. - WLFC and its subsidiaries will utilize any net proceeds received to repay debt collateralized by the assets and for general corporate purposes [2]. Group 3: Regulatory Information - The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an exemption [3]. - The offering is limited to "qualified institutional buyers" as defined under Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S [3].