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Aug 10, 2016

AAR Names Marcus Jadotte Vice President of Public Affairs

WOOD DALE, Illinois, August 10, 2016 – AAR, a global aerospace and defense contractor and leading provider of aviation services to airlines and governments worldwide, announces it has named Marcus Jadotte as its Vice President of Public Affairs. Jadotte, most recently an Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Commerce Department, will establish an AAR office in Washington, D.C., and be responsible for driving growth through strategic partnerships and alliances and deepening relationships with federal,

Aug 02, 2016

AAR Names Cheryle Robinson Jackson First President of AAR Africa

WOOD DALE, Illinois, August 2, 2016 – Aerospace and defense contractor AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aircraft maintenance and supply chain solutions worldwide, announces the appointment of AAR Vice President Cheryle Robinson Jackson as its first President, AAR Africa.

Jul 13, 2016

AAR Appoints Timothy J. Romenesko as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

WOOD DALE, Illinois, July 13, 2016 – AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading aviation aftermarket solutions company that serves commercial and government customers worldwide, today announced that Timothy J. Romenesko has been appointed to serve as the Company’s Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1, 2016. Romenesko will replace Michael J. Sharp, who is retiring from AAR after 20 years with the Company.

Jul 12, 2016

AAR selected to distribute Crane products globally

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has appointed AAR, a world leader in aftermarket inventory support, as their parts distributor and repair provider for Crane Foreign Military Sales, exclusive of Japan and Israel. The distribution and sales agreement covers engine and fuel, brake control, and secondary power systems that support military aircraft platforms including F-15, F-16, F/A-18, C-130 and KC-10. AAR was also selected by Crane to provide commercial retrofit and spare part sales for a key fuel

Jul 12, 2016

AAR Awarded New Rotary Wing Services Task Order in Afghanistan

WOOD DALE, Illinois, July 12, 2016 – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has awarded its Airlift division a task order for additional rotary wing airlift services in Afghanistan, as part of an existing services contract to support US Central Command (CENTCOM). The task order for nine months of service is valued at $21.7 million.

Jun 21, 2016

AAR to Provide Tip-to-Tail Support to CommutAir’s ERJ 145 Fleet

WOOD DALE, Illinois, June 21, 2016 – AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading aviation aftermarket service provider for the world’s airlines, has been selected by regional carrier CommutAir to provide ongoing support services for its newly inducted ERJ 145 aircraft. AAR will provide full cost per flight hour (CpFH) services for rotable components including inventory management, logistics, overhaul and repair.

May 23, 2016

AAR Flight Operations Contract in Afghanistan Extended

WOOD DALE, Illinois, May 23, 2016 – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has issued its Airlift Group subsidiary an extension on an existing contract for rotary wing services in Afghanistan.

May 17, 2016

AAR Selected to Provide Lightweight Mobile Hybrid Shelters and Accessories for U.S. Department of Defense and Federal Civilian Agencies

CADILLAC, Michigan, May 17, 2016 – AAR (NYSE: AIR) has been selected by DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles Supply Chain to provide lightweight mobile hybrid shelters and accessories to be used by the U.S. Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies. The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with AAR’s Mobility Systems business unit includes a one-year base period and three one-year renewal options, with a maximum contract ceiling of $200 million over the four-year

May 12, 2016

AAR to Provide PBH Services to Africa’s Award-Winning, Low-Cost Carrier

WOOD DALE, Illinois, May 12, 2016 – AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation aftermarket services to the world’s airlines, has extended its reach in Africa further with a contract to provide power-by-the-hour (PBH) component inventory management and repair services to fastjet. The long-term agreement with the award-winning, low-cost airline illustrates the global reach of AAR’s supply chain capabilities.

May 10, 2016

AAR Expands PBH Footprint in Europe

WOOD DALE, Illinois, May 10, 2016 – AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation aftermarket services to the world’s airlines, announces the expansion of its power-by-the-hour (PBH) component inventory management and repair program in Europe. AAR signed a long-term contract with Volotea to support its new fleet of A319s.