AAR earns JCAB approval to expand services to Japanese airlines
March 8, 2019
Audit by Japan Civil Aviation Bureau clears path to do business with airlines
WOOD DALE, Illinois, March 8, 2019 – AAR (NYSE: AIR), an independent provider of aviation aftermarket services, has received approval from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to serve Japanese airlines that require repair stations to provide JCAB-authorized release certificates.
This new certification will expand AAR’s Japanese customer base and further strengthen the company’s position in Asia. AAR Aircraft Component Services (ACS) has this certification now in addition to FAA, EASA and CAAC.
“We are proud to receive this JCAB certification and look forward to growing our business with Japanese carriers and being their trusted provider for world-class, cost-effective aftermarket services and solutions,” said Brian Sartain, AAR Senior Vice President of Repair and Engineering Services.
The work will be performed in AAR’s ACS facility in Amsterdam.
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AAR is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial aviation and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; engineering services and component repair. AAR’s Expeditionary Services include airlift operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.
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