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AAR launches additional Fellowship Programs to expand aviation maintenance technician pipeline

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

A leader in developing the aviation maintenance technician pipeline, AAR continues expanding efforts to attract talent to the field.

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  • A leader in developing the aviation maintenance technician pipeline, AAR continues expanding efforts to attract talent to the field.
  • Students selected as AAR Fellows receive scholarships to pursue Airframe and Powerplant programs while working at an AAR MRO facility.
  • AARs Fellowship Program removes the cost of education as a barrier to enter the aviation maintenance technician field, said Michael Gehrich, Vincennes Universitys Director of Aviation.
  • This shows AARs commitment to help fill the aviation maintenance technician pipeline and connect students with the potential for a six-figure career track.

AAR’s corporate Safety Management System program recognized by FAA

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

The corporate SMS program provides a platform for all employees to proactively identify and report hazards, perform risk analysis and mitigation, and share best practices.

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  • The corporate SMS program provides a platform for all employees to proactively identify and report hazards, perform risk analysis and mitigation, and share best practices.
  • Implementing this system ensures that AARs operations maintain their position on the cutting-edge of aviation safety.
  • Moving to a corporate SMS demonstrates the maturity of our program and our proactive approach to safety, said John M. Holmes, AARs President and CEO.
  • Our corporate SMS thrives on collaboration and problem solving on a network-wide scale, said Brian Sartain, AARs Vice President, Repair and Engineering.

Holmes to become chairman upon Storch retirement from AAR board

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

The Board of Directors has appointed John M. Holmes, President and CEO of AAR CORP., as Chairman of the Board effective upon Storchs retirement and subject to Mr. Holmes reappointment to the Board following the 2022 annual meeting.

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  • The Board of Directors has appointed John M. Holmes, President and CEO of AAR CORP., as Chairman of the Board effective upon Storchs retirement and subject to Mr. Holmes reappointment to the Board following the 2022 annual meeting.
  • Storch, the second of the Companys only three CEOs, has served as a member of the Board since 1989 and as Chairman of the Board of AAR since 2005.
  • Mr. Storch hired Mr. Holmes in 2001 as Director of Mergers and Acquisitions.
  • As Chairman, Holmes will focus on strategies to drive continued growth while maintaining the Companys strong culture and core values.

AAR awarded first Captains of Industry contract by the U.S. Department of Defense’s DLA focused on distribution of sustainment services

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

DLAs Captains of Industry contracts are holistic support contracts with built in performance metrics geared to improve readiness for weapon systems.

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  • DLAs Captains of Industry contracts are holistic support contracts with built in performance metrics geared to improve readiness for weapon systems.
  • This contract will enable new AAR / OEM partnerships with DLA, which will allow for more efficient and open information sharing, mutual identification of opportunities, and contractual execution of sustainment solutions.
  • Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services.
  • AARs Aviation Services include Parts Supply; OEM Solutions; Integrated Solutions; and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services.

AAR’s Component Repair facility in Amsterdam ranked No. 1 Outstanding Source of Repair by NATO Support and Procurement Agency for fifth time

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

This is the second time AAR has received this prestigious recognition in the last three years and the fifth overall.

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  • This is the second time AAR has received this prestigious recognition in the last three years and the fifth overall.
  • AARs Amsterdam facility has served IAMCO for two decades and earlier this year signed a 10-year extension of the component MRO agreement with IAMCO for support of the NATO E-3A Airborne Warning and Control (AWACS) fleet.
  • The honor of receiving this distinction from NATO confirms our success toward this goal and demonstrates that others recognize our value, said Maarten Willemsen, Program Manager, AAR Aircraft Component Services - Amsterdam.
  • We are extremely proud to provide repair services to the NATO AWACS program in support of their readiness.

AAR announces marketing partnership agreement with ProvenAir Technologies, LLC

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Wood Dale, Illinois, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has signed a marketing partnership agreement with ProvenAir Technologies, LLC to enhance the digital solutions available to AAR customers.

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  • Wood Dale, Illinois, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has signed a marketing partnership agreement with ProvenAir Technologies, LLC to enhance the digital solutions available to AAR customers.
  • ProvenAirs digital solution leverages advanced technologies to analyze and dynamically generate back-to-birth (BtB) trace history for life limited parts.
  • We make an impact by digitizing and automating a cumbersome manual process, said James Boccarossa, ProvenAir Founder and CEO.
  • Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services.

AAR signs exclusive distribution agreement with Collins Aerospace’s Goodrich De-Icing & Specialty Heating Systems business

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Wood Dale, Illinois, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Collins Aerospaces Goodrich De-Icing & Specialty Heating Systems business.

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  • Wood Dale, Illinois, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Collins Aerospaces Goodrich De-Icing & Specialty Heating Systems business.
  • Through this agreement, AAR will provide airlines, other aircraft operators, and MROs globally with de-icers and supporting products.
  • We are excited to distribute Collins De-Icing & Specialty Heating Systems and expand our portfolio and offerings, particularly to the business and general aviation marketplace, said Eric Young, Vice President of OEM Solutions.
  • Collins partnership with AAR will help us best service this important de-icing market, said Sean Lyons, Vice President of Business Development for Collins Aerospace.

AAR named among America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2022 by Forbes

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Wood Dale, Illinois, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has been named among Americas Best Midsize Employers by Forbes for the fourth time.

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  • Wood Dale, Illinois, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has been named among Americas Best Midsize Employers by Forbes for the fourth time.
  • It means a lot to us that our employees ranked AAR as a company they would recommend to family and friends, said John M. Holmes, AAR President & CEO.
  • In addition to repeatedly earning this Forbes award, AAR was ranked among PwCs top 100 Aerospace & Defense companies, a Best of the Best 2021 Top Veteran Friendly Companies by U.S. Veterans Magazine, and a 2021 Military FriendlyEmployer by VIQTORY.
  • AAR prides itself on hiring and retaining the best team in aviation through keeping pace with employee priorities, promoting development, and offering competitive benefits.

AAR to announce second quarter fiscal year 2022 results on December 21, 2021

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Wood Dale, Illinois, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) today announced that it will release financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2022, ended November 30, 2021, after the New York Stock Exchange trading session on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

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  • Wood Dale, Illinois, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) today announced that it will release financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2022, ended November 30, 2021, after the New York Stock Exchange trading session on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.
  • On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 3:45 p.m. CT, AAR will hold a conference call to discuss the results.
  • The replay will be available from 7:15 p.m. CT on December 21, 2021 until 10:59 p.m. CT on December 27, 2021.
  • Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services.

AAR earns 2022 Military Friendly® Employer designation

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

Wood Dale, Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announced today that is has earned the 2022 Military Friendly Employer designation by VIQTORY.

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  • Wood Dale, Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announced today that is has earned the 2022 Military Friendly Employer designation by VIQTORY.
  • AAR earned the rankings in the following categories: Military Friendly Employer, Military Spouse Friendly Employer, Military Friendly Supplier Diversity Program, Military Friendly Brand.
  • We are thrilled to once again be awarded the Military Friendly Employer designation, said Nicholas Gross, AAR Senior Vice President Integrated Solutions.
  • Companies earning the Military Friendly Employers designation create and elevate the standard for military programs across the globe, they have invested in substantive programs to recruit, retain and advance the veterans and service members within their organizations, said Kayla Lopez, Military Friendly Director of Military Partnerships.