AAR Introduces New Aircraft Engine Fuel Pump Maintenance and Repair Service
April 3, 2012
New capability expands AAR’s MRO offerings for aircraft operators
GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK - AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced that it is now offering maintenance, repair and overhaul services for aircraft engine fuel pumps, expanding its portfolio of MRO services to the aviation, government and defense industries. The repairs will be performed at AAR’s Aircraft Component Services facility in Garden City, New York.
“Adding fuel pump maintenance and repairs to our MRO offerings represents a significant opportunity for us and further expands AAR’s diverse capabilities for aircraft operators,” said Sam Gorman, Vice President and General Manager, AAR Aircraft Component Services. “Our goal with all our products and services is to extend our clients’ on-wing performance and reduce downtime. Servicing fuel pumps is one more way to support that goal as part of our overall capabilities development strategy.”
AAR will offer competitive fixed pricing for fuel pump testing, maintenance and overhaul, enabling AAR’s customers operating in all parts of the world to more effectively forecast their costs and operate more efficiently.
The new fuel pump service offering leverages the New York facility’s 25 years of experience providing support for a full range of aircraft components. AAR’s component repair facility in Amsterdam was recently awarded a Boeing Gold Performance Excellence Award for commercial component repair.
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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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