WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS (January 16, 2012) – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that Nordisk Aviation Products has been selected by DHL (EAT Leipzig GmbH) to provide unit load devices (ULDs), containers used to load and transport luggage, freight and mail on cargo aircraft.

The order calls for a variety of large maindeck containers (AAC, AAX, AMX, DQF) to be delivered to several DHL locations in the US, Europe and Asia throughout the first quarter of calendar 2012. The combined value of the orders is over 1 million Euro.

“These orders are significant to Nordisk and strengthen our long-term relationship with DHL,” said Frode Ljøterud, President of Nordisk Aviation Products. “We consider this a major vote of confidence from DHL in recognizing Nordisk as one of their most valued suppliers of main-deck containers and look forward to meeting and exceeding the requirements of this very important customer.”

On December 2, 2011, AAR acquired Nordisk Aviation Products, AS (Nordisk) and Telair International GmbH (Telair). The combination of Nordisk, Telair and AAR creates a formidable market leader in the design, production and servicing of aircraft cargo products and systems for both commercial and military platforms.

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AAR is a leading provider of value-added products and services to the worldwide aerospace and government and defense industries. With facilities and sales locations around the world, AAR uses its close-to-the-customer business model to serve aviation and government and defense customers through four operating segments: Aviation Supply Chain; Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul; Structures and Systems; and Government and Defense Services. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.

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