Willis Aviation Services, a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services and subsidiary of Willis Lease Finance, a lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, has secured a commitment from leisure airline Jet2.com for two base maintenance lines for the upcoming season. Both lines will be carried out at WAS’s new facility located at Teesside International Airport in Northeast England.
“We are thrilled to continue our work supporting Jet2’s fleet at our expanding Teesside facility,” Austin C. Willis, CEO of Willis Lease Finance, said. “Our investment in Teesside enables WASL to deliver essential services for airlines including Jet2 and reflects our commitment to driving local economic growth and creating skilled jobs in the UK aerospace industry.”
“We are pleased with WASL’s engagement and performance with its base maintenance services for our fleet as we uphold the highest standards of safety, operational excellence and reliability for our customers,” Chris Hubbard, director of engineering and maintenance at Jet2.com, said. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with WASL in the 2025 and 2026 season.”
