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Jul 10, 2017

AAR Appoints Michael D. Milligan Chief Financial Officer

AAR announced that Michael D. Milligan was appointed Chief Financial Officer effective September 1, 2017 at today’s quarterly Board of Directors meeting.

Jun 26, 2017

AAR Signs Component Support Agreement with Wataniya Airways

AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces the latest expansion of its commercial business in the Middle East: A multiyear contract to provide power-by-the-hour component support for Wataniya Airways, one of the national carriers for the state of Kuwait. AAR will support Wataniya’s fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft through its extensive inventory network, including parts warehouses in Dubai and Europe, and position local stock in Kuwait.

Jun 22, 2017

AAR Signs Extended PBH Contract with Air Austral

AAR (NYSE: AIR) has secured an extension of its contract supporting Air Austral’s fleet of B737NG aircraft, which began in 2009. “The renewal of this PBH contract is a testament to the excellent customer service and flexible component support AAR has provided to Air Austral over the last eight years,” said Nick Price, Senior Vice President, Operations, Commercial Programmes, AAR.

Jun 19, 2017

AAR to Showcase Growing Global Presence & New Look at Paris Air Show

AAR, an independent provider of aviation services to airlines, OEMs, MROs and governments worldwide, arrives at the Paris Air Show (Booth #3A-132 in the U.S. Pavilion) with a new look and growing market reach across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Jun 07, 2017

AAR Signs Component Support Agreement with Viva Colombia and Viva Air Peru

AAR has expanded its global footprint by signing a multi-year component support agreement with Viva Colombia and Viva Air Peru. AAR will be providing pool support to affiliate airlines within the Viva LatinAmerica group including VivaColombia, Colombia’s first low-cost carrier, and the newly established low-cost carrier Viva Air in Peru. AAR will make inventory available from its facilities in Miami and Chicago, as well as positioning stock in Bogota, Medellin and Lima.

May 31, 2017

AAR to Sponsor Royal Aeronautical Society STEM Careers Program

Global aviation aftermarket leader AAR (NYSE: AIR) has signed on as exclusive sponsor of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s (RAeS) Cool Aeronautics STEM program. Given that the program reaches out to teachers and primary schoolchildren in underserved areas to raise awareness of careers in aviation, it supports AAR’s commitment to invest in promotion of STEM education and careers in the countries it serves.

May 15, 2017

AAR Selected to Provide KC-46 Palletized Seating to U.S. Air Force

AAR has been selected to provide the United States Air Force (USAF) with palletized seating systems to accommodate passenger carriage in KC-46 aircrafts in 10- or 12-seat configurations. The contract with AAR’s Mobility Systems is valued at just under $5 million, with ordering periods through the end of DoD’s FY19.

Apr 18, 2017

John M. Holmes Promoted to President & Chief Operating Officer of AAR

AAR today announced that John M. Holmes was elected to President and Chief Operating Officer, AAR Corp., effective June 1, 2017. AAR’s Board of Directors also approved Holmes appointment to the Board, effective at its July 11, 2017 Board meeting. Holmes will continue to report to David P. Storch, AAR’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Apr 18, 2017

AAR CFO Timothy J. Romenesko Announces Plans to Retire After 36 Years of Service

Long-time Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chairman of AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR), Timothy J. Romenesko, announced that he will retire effective December 31, 2017. Romenesko joined AAR in 1981 and performed various financial roles for several AAR operating units before being named Corporate Controller in 1991 and serving as CFO and Treasurer from 1994 to 2006.

Apr 18, 2017

AAR Elects General Duncan J. McNabb (ret.) to its Board of Directors

AAR announced today that General Duncan J. McNabb, U.S. Air Force (retired), was elected to the Company's Board of Directors at today’s quarterly Board meeting. McNabb served as Commander of the U.S. Air Mobility Command from 2005 to 2007 and Commander of the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) from 2008 until his retirement from the Air Force in 2011.