AAR selected to distribute Crane products globally
July 12, 2016
FARNBOROUGH – July 11, 2016 – Crane Aerospace & Electronics has appointed AAR, a world leader in aftermarket inventory support, as their parts distributor and repair provider for Crane Foreign Military Sales, exclusive of Japan and Israel. The distribution and sales agreement covers engine and fuel, brake control, and secondary power systems that support military aircraft platforms including F-15, F-16, F/A-18, C-130 and KC-10. AAR was also selected by Crane to provide commercial retrofit and spare part sales for a key fuel system component on the MD-11/DC-10 fleet.
“AAR offers a broad selection of products for these platforms,” said Brendan Curran, President of Crane Aerospace & Electronics. “With AAR’s global network of sales and service locations, and close relationships with Foreign Military entities, we are confident that AAR will provide outstanding service and support.” AAR serves customers in more than 100 countries through locations in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.
“With our global network, customers get the right part at the right time,” added John Holmes, Chief Operating Officer, AAR Aviation Services. “Commercial and defense sales partnerships with OEMs like Crane leverage our global network and enhance the value that operators receive as part of our aftermarket supply chain solutions.”
About Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Crane Aerospace & Electronics delivers proven systems, reliable components and flexible power solutions that excel in tough environments, from engines and landing gear to satellites, missiles and electronic countermeasure devices. Products and services are organized into six integrated solutions for aerospace and defense applications, including Sensing Components & Systems, Fluid Management, Power Components & Subsystems, Landing Gear Systems, Cabin Systems, and Microwave Components & Integrated Systems. For more information, visit www.craneae.com.
About Crane Co.
Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane employs more than 11,000 people at over 150 locations in 26 countries. For more information, visit www.craneco.com.
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About AAR
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.
Media contact: Daniela Pietsch, Vice President Corporate Marketing & Communications, at editor@aarcorp.com or +1 630-227-5100.
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