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Jul 14, 2014

AAR’s Nordisk Aviation Products Selected by China Postal Airlines

HONG KONG, July 14, 2014 — AAR’s Nordisk Aviation Products announces it has received orders for 180 main deck air cargo containers from China Postal Airlines. The orders are in addition to the 988 Nordisk containers China Postal already has in service. The main deck Unit Load Devices were specially designed to maximize air freight capacity by an additional 3 percent in the B737 freighter, while reducing fuel costs and the airline’s carbon footprint.

Jul 09, 2014

AAR Earns Nadcap Accreditation for Composites Manufacturing

With it, Clearwater, FL, facility can support all commercial and military products for Tier 1 customers CLEARWATER, Florida, July 9, 2014 – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces that its composites manufacturing facility here has earned Nadcap accreditation to fabricate and build composite parts and assemblies for commercial and military markets. The designation represents a milestone for AAR and distinguishes the company as an expert in the field of composites manufacturing capable of meeting the hi

Jul 09, 2014

AAR to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2014 Results on July 15, 2014

WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS (July 8, 2014) – AAR (NYSE: AIR) today announced that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and Fiscal Year 2014, ended May 31, 2014, after the market closes on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. On Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at 7:30 a.m. CST, AAR will hold a conference call to discuss the results. The conference call can be accessed by calling 866-802-4322 from inside the U.S. or 703- 639-1319 from outside the U.S. A replay of the conference call will also be av

Jul 01, 2014

AAR Operations Commence in Central Africa

Airlift Group provides fixed-wing transport of passengers, cargo and logistics for allied forces MELBOURNE, Florida, July 1, 2014 – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces its Airlift division has commenced operations in Central Africa to provide dedicated fixed-wing lift services to U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) under a contract with U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). AAR Airlift is providing passenger and cargo transportation services, aerial delivery and logistics support for allied forces. The

Jun 30, 2014

Cargolux Launches New Line of ULDs from Telair

CAEROe ^® transport system raises the bar for durability, fuel savings and capacity MIESBACH, Germany, June 30, 2014 – Cargolux International, S.A., the leading global all-cargo carrier, has agreed to become the first airline to carry AAR Telair’s full line of CAEROe ^® advanced lightweight unit load devices (ULDs). Cargolux launched the CAEROe ^® product portfolio of cookie-sheet pallets, heavy gross weight pallets and fuel-saving containers on its Boeing 747s. The CAEROe ^® (pronounced zero)

Jun 25, 2014

AEROSPACE COMPANY & ITS CEO PLEDGE THREE-YEAR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS AT OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER (OYC)

AAR CORP.’s CEO David P. Storch and Overtown Youth Center Founder Alonzo Mourning announced partnership at event featuring student rocket launch MIAMI, Fla. – June 25, 2014 – The Overtown Youth Center hosted a special ceremony today to recognize AAR CORP. and its Chairman and CEO David P. Storch’s $350,000 donation to support the Center’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program. County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson and City Commissioner Keon Hardemon, AAR’s Storch, a

Jun 23, 2014

AAR Lands Supply Chain Deal with Kenya Airways with Assist from the U.S. Commerce Department

Obama administration’s “Doing Business in Africa” initiative scores first aviation industry win; helps Chicago-based company land multi-million dollar deal to support 737NG aircraft WOOD DALE, Illinois, June 23, 2014 – AAR (NYSE: AIR), a global aerospace, government and defense contractor, has become the first aviation company to land a multi-year deal under the Obama administration’s “Doing Business in Africa” initiative. AAR is announcing a five-year multi-million dollar agreement with Ken

Jun 09, 2014

AAR Awarded New Contract to Support U.S. Navy Vertical Replenishment

Airlift Group to provide a third helicopter detachment to Military Sealift Command WOOD DALE, Illinois, June 9, 2014 – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces the Military Sealift Command awarded its Airlift division a contract to provide vertical replenishment (VERTREP) services to its 5th and 7th Fleets in the Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Gulf, and Indian and Western Pacific oceans. The contract is valued at approximately $34 million, inclusive of all options. Military Sealift Command (MSC) is the leadi

Jun 06, 2014

AAR Becomes the First MRO Operator to Sign Data-Sharing Pact with FAA

AAR Becomes the First MRO Operator to Sign Data-Sharing Pact with FAA Leader in aircraft maintenance takes steps to ensure aviation safety, identify risks WOOD DALE, Illinois, June 6, 2014 -- AAR (NYSE: AIR), a recognized leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), has become the first MRO operator to agree to voluntarily share safety information with the Federal Aviation Administration. AAR recently signed an agreement to take part in the FAA’s Aviation Safety Information Ana