Shares of Willis Lease Finance Corp. (Nasdaq:WLFC), are treading higher this morning after the lessor of commercial jet engines said before the opening bell that first-quarter revenues and earnings grew 19%, as demand for leased engines continues to outpace supply. Specifically, the small cap’s lease portfolio increased 22% to $766 million from a year ago.

Shares gained 12.56%, or $1.35, to $12.10 at 10:35 a.m. ET. For detailed price information and recent news stories about Willis Lease Finance, click WLFC. 

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