Miami Beach, FL – (April 13, 2011) – AAR CORP., a leading provider of diverse products and services to the worldwide commercial aviation and government/defense industries will pledge $100,000 in support of Miami public schools through a program with City Year Miami. City year members will serve as tutors, mentors and role models at Miami Central Senior High School. The donation is designed to complement innovative educational reform for at-risk students in the Miami-Dade School system.

AAR maintains a strong presence in the Miami area with industry-leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Landing Gear services operations that employ more than 1,200 employees and rank among the premier MRO facilities in North America and the world.

The partnership, which was announced at a ceremony hosted by Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Alberto M. Carvalho, is a testament to the power of public and private education partnerships that provide effective learning foundations and opportunities for at-risk students.

“We are very proud and honored to support these dedicated mentors and tutors as they work to help Miami Central Senior High School students to reach their full potential. Beyond our financial pledge, we’re committed to creating opportunities and engaging our communities and employees in meaningful ways that help students’ dreams take flight,” said David P. Storch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AAR CORP.

“AAR’s support for City Year’s pathfinder program serves as an example of what can be accomplished when public and private organizations join forces,” said Saif Ishoof, Executive Director of City Year Miami, said, “We are grateful that AAR CORP. has answered the call by investing in one of Miami’s most at-risk schools. AAR’s investment validates the transformational role that effective partnerships can play in driving academic innovation where it’s needed most.”

AAR’s financial and human resources will allow City Year Miami to fund 12 corps members, who will provide academic and mentoring support for Miami Central students in English and Mathematics coursework, as well as assist with behavioral modification ensuring student attendance. City Year will use the funds donated by AAR to further its mission of reaching 50% of at-risk students in Miami-Date County.

AAR plans to “adopt” Miami Central Senior High School as a part of Miami Public Schools’ initiative to revitalize underperforming urban Miami high schools. This announcement follows a recent visit by President Barack Obama and former Governor Jeb Bush to Miami Central Senior High School, where they gathered with school officials to promote the need for more innovative mentoring/tutoring programs in the U.S.

About City Year:
City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders help children stay in school and on track, and transform schools and communities across the United States, as well as through international affiliates. Founded in Boston in 1988, City Year has established programs in Boston; Chicago; Cleveland; Columbia, SC; Columbus; Detroit; Little Rock/North Little Rock; Los Angeles; Louisiana: Baton Rouge; Philadelphia; Rhode Island; San Antonio; San Jose/.Silicon Valley; Seattle/King County; and Washington, D.C.; and international affiliates in Johannesburg, South Africa and London, England. City Year is a proud member of AmeriCorps. Please visit www.cityyear.org for more information.

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

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