AOG Investors OPS Portal PAARTSSM Store
Twitter Facebook Instagram Linkedin YouTube

Press release

November 08, 2018

AAR and Ameco Signed Long-Term RB211 Repair Deal at MRO APAC

Partnership to provide unparalleled long-term support to AAR’s customers worldwide

SINGAPORE, November 8, 2018 – AAR (NYSE: AIR), a global provider of aftermarket aviation services for commercial airlines, signed a long-term contract with Ameco, a world MRO expert in RB211 repair and disassembly on Wednesday at MRO APAC. The deal positions AAR to provide long-term support to customers in the market for this Rolls-Royce engine.

The agreement includes AAR’s cooperation with Ameco to provide RB211 repair/exchange and leasing services, highlighting AAR’s flexibility for its customers in more than 100 countries around the world.

“We admire Ameco’s outstanding reputation as China’s largest RB211 shop,” said Sal Marino, Senior Vice President Aviation Services, AAR. “This agreement is another example of AAR’s success in expanding relationships within the Asia Pacific region.”

“We are looking forward to a long and stable partnership with AAR,” said Bin Teng, General Manager of Marketing and Sales, Ameco. “Our relationship will prove beneficial to both parties over the next 15 years.”


About Ameco
Ameco (Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation) is the biggest provider of technical support services for aircraft in China. The company, which was founded in 1989, is a joint venture between Air China (75%) and Lufthansa Technik (25%). Ameco specializes in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft, engines, LDG, APU and components, as well as business jet completion and maintenance. Additional information can be found at www.ameco.com.cn.

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.

Media contact: Daniela Pietsch, Vice President Corporate Marketing & Communications, at editor@aarcorp.com or +1 630-227-5100. 

This press release contains certain statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on beliefs of Company management, as well as assumptions and estimates based on information currently available to the Company, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated, including those factors discussed under Item 1A, entitled “Risk Factors”, included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize adversely, or should underlying assumptions or estimates prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described. These events and uncertainties are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many are beyond the Company’s control. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. For additional information, see the comments included in AAR’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Related news

See all SeeAll

Press release

May 22, 2023

AAR names Tom Hoferer Vice President of Repair and Engineering Services

Wood Dale, Illinois — AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced today it has selected Tom Hoferer as its Vice President of Repair and Engineering Services. In this role Hoferer will oversee the Company’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services and Mobility Systems operations.

Press release

March 29, 2023

AAR to acquire nine Boeing 757-200 passenger aircraft equipped with 18 Rolls-Royce RB211 engines

Wood Dale, Illinois — AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced its subsidiary AAR Supply Chain will acquire nine Boeing 757-200 passenger aircraft equipped with 18 Rolls-Royce RB211 engines from American Airlines.

Press release

March 27, 2023

AAR signs distribution agreement with Cloud Cap Technology, a Collins Aerospace Mission Systems business

Wood Dale, Illinois — AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced a distribution agreement with Cloud Cap Technology, a Collins Aerospace Mission Systems business.

AOG Investors OPS Portal PAARTSSM Store
logo

Our products

Airframe parts Engine solutions OEM Solutions Mobility Systems AOG Contact nowContact
logo

Our services

Airframe Maintenance Landing Gear Services Component Repair Services Wheels and Brakes Services Engineering Services
Flight-hour support Consumables and Expendables Aircraft sales and leasing Airinmar® Trax
ASTRO Government contract vehicles
logo

Digital innovation

AARIVE® The PAARTSSM Store Airvolution® Trax
logo

About

Locations Certifications Doing It Right®

LeadershipLeadership

Corporate Officers Senior Leaders Board of Directors

Environmental, social, and governanceEnvironmental, social, and governance

Ethics and compliance
logo

Careers

JobsJobs

US job openings Amsterdam job openings Trois Rivières job openings United Kingdom job openings Windsor job openings

Working at AARWorking at AAR

Employee experience Diversity, equity, and inclusion Military veterans

StudentsStudents

EAGLE Career Pathway Program
logo

Newsroom

AAR in the news AAR news Press releases Media resources
2022 Annual Report 2022 ESG Report Senior leaders Events