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Jan 06, 2014

AAR Airlift Supports Typhoon Haiyan Relief Missions in the Philippines

THE PHILIPPINES – AAR Airlift employees, assisting U.S. Department of Defense humanitarian relief efforts following the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan, have transported key personnel and delivered 250,000 pounds of food, water and medical supplies to remote areas in support of the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC). The storm affected approximately 9.5 million people and ignited a five-week relief effort. Already providing airlift support aboard the USS Richard E. Byrd in

Dec 19, 2013

Aar Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 Results

WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS — AAR (NYSE: AIR) today reported second quarter fiscal year 2014 consolidated sales of $540.7 million and net income of $20.0 million, or $0.50 per diluted share. For the second quarter of the prior fiscal year, the Company reported sales of $512.8 million and net income of $17.8 million, or $0.44 per diluted share.

Dec 18, 2013

AAR to Distribute Eaton Products in Support of U.S. Defense Logistics Agency

WOOD DALE, Illinois — AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that power management company Eaton has appointed AAR as the exclusive distributor to supply a variety of fluid distribution products to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The new five-year agreement has a five-year renewal option and will strengthen service and support for America’s military aircraft fleets by providing rapid-response capabilities for all branches of the U.S. armed forces.

Dec 13, 2013

AAR Receives Notice of Protest of Contract for Airlift Services in Africa

WOOD DALE, Illinois — AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that the Company has received notice of a protest of a contract awarded by the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to AAR Airlift for fixed-wing airlift support in Central Africa. The Company announced the contract award, valued at approximately $23 million in revenue, on December 2, 2013. The Company believes that USTRANSCOM made the correct decision in selecting AAR Airlift after careful consideration of the requirem

Dec 11, 2013

AAR Signs Five-Year Commercial Supply Chain Contract

WOOD DALE, Illinois — AAR (NYSE: AIR) has signed a five-year contract to become the sole supplier of approximately 25,000 consumable and expendable line-item parts for a major commercial airline customer. The contract is valued at approximately $42 million in annual revenue.

Dec 11, 2013

AAR to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 Results on December 19, 2013

WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS – AAR (NYSE: AIR) today announced that it will release financial results for its second quarter of Fiscal Year 2014, ended November 30, 2013, after the market closes on Thursday, December 19, 2013.

Dec 10, 2013

AAR’s Amsterdam Component Repair Operation Accredited by Netherlands Military

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands — AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that its European component repair business, AAR Aircraft Component Services - Amsterdam, has been accredited by the Military Aviation Authority of the Netherlands (MAA-NLD) to perform component repairs in support of the Netherlands Ministry of Defense.

Dec 03, 2013

AAR Awarded New Airlift Services Contract to Support NATO Allies

WOOD DALE, Illinois – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Joint Theatre Support Contracting Command has awarded its Airlift division a contract to provide fixed- and rotary-wing support for the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) under the NATO Training Mission — Afghanistan (NTM-A) and Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC-A).

Dec 02, 2013

AAR Awarded New Contract for Airlift Services in Africa

WOOD DALE, Illinois – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) awarded its Airlift division a contract to provide dedicated fixed-wing lift services to U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) throughout four Central African countries.

Dec 02, 2013

AAR to Acquire Cargo Loading System Assets from PFW Aerospace GmbH

WOOD DALE, IL — AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that its 100% owned subsidiary, Telair International GmbH, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the cargo loading system assets of Speyer, Germany based PFW Aerospace GmbH. The acquisition will enhance Telair’s market position as one of the leading suppliers globally of cargo loading and baggage handling systems. Upon completion of a transition period after closing, Telair will transfer the assets to, and perform op