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Jan 31, 2018

AAR Signs Long Term Component Repair Contract with Utair

WOOD DALE, Illinois, January 31, 2018 – AAR (NYSE: AIR), a worldwide provider of aviation services to commercial airlines and governments, has announced a long-term agreement between AAR Aircraft Component Repair – Amsterdam and the Russian airline, Utair Aviation. Under the eight-year deal, AAR provides component repair and exchange for Utair’s B737 and ATR fleets, as well as reliability engineering support to improve on-wing component reliability.

Jan 30, 2018

AAR Names Brian Sartain Senior Vice President, Repair and Engineering Services

WOOD DALE, Illinois, January 30, 2018 – Global aviation services leader AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces that Brian Sartain has joined AAR in the new position of Senior Vice President, Repair and Engineering Services, reporting to President and Chief Operating Officer John M. Holmes. In this senior leadership role, Sartain will oversee AAR’s MRO Services, Component Repair, Engineering Services, Landing Gear Services and Composites market solutions.

Jan 29, 2018

Airinmar Signs Repair Cycle Management Agreement with Azul Airline

BERKSHIRE, England, January 29, 2018 – Airinmar, a global leader in the provision of intelligent component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions for commercial and defense customers, has signed a 3-year agreement with Azul, one of the leading airlines in Brazil, to enhance its supply chain management and performance.

Jan 23, 2018

Airinmar Signs Repair Cycle Management Agreement with Kenya Airways

BERKSHIRE, England, January 23, 2018 – Airinmar, a global leader in the provision of intelligent component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions for commercial and defense customers, signed a 2-year agreement with Kenya Airways, one of the leading airlines in Africa, to assist in enhancing its supply chain management and performance, and maximizing its new aircraft warranty entitlement recovery.

Jan 17, 2018

AAR Announces Partnership with Viasat for In-flight Connectivity Logistics, Repair and Aftermarket Support

WOOD DALE, Illinois, January 17, 2018 – AAR (NYSE:AIR), a leading integrator of aviation supply chain solutions, announced today it will provide in-flight connectivity logistics, repair and aftermarket management services to Viasat, a global communications company. Viasat is recognized as delivering the gold standard of in-flight connectivity to airlines worldwide.

Jan 09, 2018

AAR CEO David P. Storch Announces Plans to Retire

WOOD DALE, Illinois, January 9, 2018 – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR), David P. Storch, 65, announced today his plan to retire as CEO after 39 years with the Company effective May 31, 2018. AAR President and Chief Operating Officer John M. Holmes was elected by the Board of Directors today at its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting to become CEO effective June 1, 2018.

Dec 14, 2017

AAR Names Andrew Kemmetmueller Chief Digital Officer

WOOD DALE, Illinois, December 14, 2017 – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced that Andrew Kemmetmueller has joined AAR in the newly created position of Chief Digital Officer reporting to President and Chief Operating Officer John M. Holmes.

Nov 29, 2017

AAR Airlift Commences Work on State Department Aviation Services Contract

WOOD DALE, Illinois, November 29, 2017 -- Global aviation services leader AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced that its subsidiary, AAR Airlift Group, received its first work order from the U.S. Department of State and has begun work on the transition phase of the Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) contract. This follows the October 31, 2017 decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) upholding the State Department’s September 1, 2016 award of the contract.

Nov 27, 2017

AAR to Perform Heavy Maintenance for Republic Airline

Global aviation services leader AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces it has been selected by Republic Airline Inc. to perform heavy maintenance checks on its fleet of 188 Embraer 170/175 aircraft. This is a four-year agreement.

Nov 20, 2017

AAR Continues to Grow Business and Capabilities with Air New Zealand

WOOD DALE, Illinois, November 20, 2017 – AAR (NYSE: AIR), a global leader in aviation services, has committed to significantly increasing the volume of contracted component repairs with Air New Zealand. In a 10-year agreement, AAR designated Air New Zealand’s component center as its Asia Pacific MRO of choice. This is the latest example of AAR’s commitment to grow and strengthen its partnership with Air New Zealand, the country’s flag carrier airline.