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May 20, 2013

AAR Holds Career Fair in Fort Worth to Tap Experienced Aircraft Mechanics

FORT WORTH, Texas – As Washington prepares to honor the men and women who fix and maintain airplanes, aerospace industry leader AAR (NYSE:AIR) continues its nationwide recruitment of licensed aircraft mechanics and inspectors with a career fair Wednesday in Fort Worth. With 200 immediate openings, AAR hopes to start conversations with skilled aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs) interested in joining its nationwide network of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) stati

May 20, 2013

AAR Receives Prestigious Presidential ‘E’ Award for Export Expansion

WOOD DALE — AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of products and services to the global aerospace industry, today accepted the President’s “E” Award presented by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank. “E” Awards are the highest recognition American businesses can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

May 08, 2013

AAR Chairman and CEO David P. Storch Named to Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Board

WOOD DALE, Illinois — AAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David P. Storch has been appointed to serve on the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum Board. The board is comprised of distinguished supporters of the aerospace community who provide leadership, advice and support to the museum's director.

May 07, 2013

AAR to Name John Fortson as New Chief Financial Officer

WOOD DALE, Illinois – AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of value-added products and services to the worldwide aerospace, government and defense industries, today announced that John Fortson will join the Company on July 1, 2013, as Vice President of Finance. Fortson will then become Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on July 19, 2013, or as soon as possible following the filing of the Company’s Form 10-K for its fiscal year ending May 31, 2013.

Apr 29, 2013

Telair Delivers 300th Lower Deck Cargo System for Airbus A-330, -340 Series

MIESBACH, Germany – Telair International, a subsidiary of U.S.-based aerospace and defense contractor AAR (NYSE: AIR), announces delivery of the 300th advanced lower deck cargo system to the Airbus fuselage production line in Hamburg. Since 2008, Telair has been the single source supplier for the advanced cargo handling systems for the Airbus A330-200 and -300 and A340-300 series of aircraft, providing one-stop shopping, compatibility and ease in installation.

Apr 24, 2013

AAR Hosts “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” on April 25

WOOD DALE, Illinois, April 24, 2013 – Kids know it's not going to be a typical day in the classroom when they start their morning in a building with six jet engines, including a 747 capable of producing 52,000 pounds of thrust. This Thursday, about 80 students, ages 8 to 13, will glimpse some of that power at AAR’s global headquarters on national “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.”

Apr 22, 2013

AAR Announces Cash Dividend

WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS — AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced that its Board of Directors at its regularly scheduled meeting declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share to its stockholders. The dividend will be paid on May 16, 2013, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 2, 2013. Future cash dividends will be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

Apr 17, 2013

AAR and Vincennes University Host ‘Tug and Tour’ on April 18

INDIANAPOLIS – AAR and Vincennes University are issuing a pre-boarding call for their “Tug & Tour” event April 18, which illuminates the local aviation industry for a guest list that includes government and economic development officials, community leaders, educators, military veterans and recruiters.

Apr 16, 2013

AAR Highlights 1MRO, Diverse Capabilities at Aviation Week MRO Americas Conference

ATLANTA – Aerospace industry leader AAR (NYSE: AIR) is showcasing its uniquely diverse portfolio of products and services for commercial, military and government customers during the Aviation Week MRO Americas 2013 conference, which opened today through Friday, April 18 in Atlanta.

Apr 15, 2013

AAR CORP. Completes Add-on Offering of 7.25% Senior Notes due 2022

WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS — AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has completed its previously announced add-on offering of $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.25% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Notes”) in a private placement to eligible purchasers. The Notes were sold at a price equal to 107.5% of the principal amount thereof, for a yield to maturity of 6.12%. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of AAR CORP. (the “Company”) and are guaranteed by substantially