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Nov 25, 2013

AAR Medical Logistics Support Contract with U.S. Army Extended

WOOD DALE, Illinois — AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that its contract to support the U.S. Army Medical Material Center in Southwest Asia, located at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, has been extended for a second year. Under the renewed contract, AAR will continue to provide inventory management for medical supplies used by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Nov 21, 2013

AAR Celebrates Signing of a Partnering Agreement with the Royal Netherlands Air Force

WOOD DALE, Illinois — AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that representatives from its Dutch-based AAR Aircraft Component Services – Amsterdam business (AAR ACS) and officials from the Netherlands Ministry of Defense’s Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) signed a partnering agreement that allows AAR ACS to provide new and expanded component repair services using equipment at Logistic Center Woensdrecht (LCW). The agreement paves the way for AAR ACS to establish its own component

Nov 21, 2013

Aerospace CEO Creates $500,000 Venture Capital Fund for Minority Small Businesses

CHICAGO – This Saturday, four minority small business owners will find out whether they have been selected to receive a minimum capital investment of $20,000 and a coveted slot in A.R.I.S.E. 2.0, a business accelerator program that connects minority small business owners with capital, mentors and a board of trusted advisors to help grow their enterprises and create jobs.

Nov 20, 2013

AAR Adds Enhanced Rotary Actuator Component Testing Capabilities

GARDEN CITY, New York – AAR (NYSE: AIR) has implemented a Bauer Inc. Rotary Actuator Component Test System capable of evaluating a wider range of commercial and military hydraulic and electric actuation products installed on next-generation aircraft.

Nov 19, 2013

AAR Selected by Northrop Grumman Corporation to Support Japan E-2C Hawkeye Platform

WOOD DALE, Illinois — AAR (NYSE: AIR) has entered into an exclusive multimillion-dollar five-year agreement with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) to supply specific airframe parts and accessories for the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft operated by the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF).

Nov 13, 2013

AAR to Showcase Global Capabilities at 2013 Dubai Airshow

JEBEL ALI, Dubai – AAR will showcase its expanding capabilities around the globe, from Europe to Asia to the Middle East and Africa, at the 26th Dubai Airshow, November 17-21, at Dubai World Central.

Nov 13, 2013

AAR’s Nordisk selected by Fleet Management Company Jettainer

Norway — AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that Nordisk Aviation Products has begun delivery of over 3,000 containers to asset management company, Jettainer. These containers from Nordisk’s TwinLite line are used by commercial airlines to efficiently store and transport cargo and luggage, and will support Jettainer’s customers Lufthansa and Etihad Airways.

Nov 11, 2013

AAR Contract to provide Navy Airlift Support Extended

WOOD DALE, Illinois – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces the Military Sealift Command (MSC) has exercised a second one-year renewal option for AAR’s Airlift division to ferry critical supplies to U.S. Navy ships in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans, and the Arabian Gulf.

Nov 11, 2013

AAR Partners with Feed6 on Veterans Day to Assemble and Donate Meals to Those in Need

WOOD DALE, Illinois – This Veterans Day, AAR employees will honor the men and women who defend our Country by packing meals for those in need. In partnership with Feed6, a nonprofit that organizes meal-packing events, employees will assemble meals at AAR’s global headquarters in Wood Dale. Veterans Day activities are planned in all of AAR’s facilities in North America to honor those who have served in our armed forces.

Nov 07, 2013

AAR Selected to Provide Mission-Essential Containers and Shelters for U.S. Department of Defense and Federal Agencies

CADILLAC, Michigan – AAR (NYSE: AIR) has been selected by DLA Troop Support to provide specialized shipping/storage containers, shelters and accessories to be used by the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies. The sole-source indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with AAR’s Mobility Systems business includes a two-year base period and three one-year renewal options, with anticipated revenues of $200 million to $250 million over the five-year term and