AAR Awarded 5-Year $43 Million Spare Parts Contract by DLA

Aftermarket expert will use expertise to help maximize U.S. military flight readiness

WOOD DALE, Illinois, August 8, 2017 – AAR (NYSE: AIR) has been awarded a firm-fixed price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for aviation spare parts with 1-year base and four 1-year options worth $43,943,819 fully-exercised.

“This award is recognition of the significant value that AAR’s OEM Aftermarket Solutions offer our government partners,” said Eric Young, Senior Vice President, AAR. “The contract allows AAR to use our expertise in inventory management and government requirements to provide the DLA with more predictable turnaround times for factory-new OEM parts.”

AAR OEM Aftermarket Solutions will provide total supply chain management including procurement,distribution and inventory control to support DLA depot and field-level aviation spare parts needs.

“This solution is a model government-industry collaboration that will yield significant efficiencies, while providing maximum inventory management and warfighter readiness,” said Christopher Gross, Director, Contracts.

“AAR is excited to begin executing this contract, which is a catalyst for a strategic shift in our procurement strategy,” said David Jonelis, Director, Procurement.

“This is the first of many strategic solutions AAR is pursuing to maximize fleet readiness for the U.S. military and its allies,” said Timothy Driscoll, Vice President and General Manager, OEM Aftermarket Solutions. “Program management and procurement for this contract, as well as inventory supply and management, will be handled via AAR offices and warehouses in Wood Dale, Illinois.

About AAR
AAR is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial aviation and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; engineering services and component repair. AAR’s Expeditionary Services include airlift operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.

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