AAR Wins IDIQ Award from U.S. Army for Aircraft Maintenance And Supply Chain Management

10-year hybrid contract valued at up to $25.5 billion

WOOD DALE, Illinois, April 17, 2018 – AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial airlines and governments, has been awarded a 10-year hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price), indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command for aircraft and support equipment maintenance, minor modification and supply chain management. The work will be primarily performed outside the continental U.S. in support of U.S. Army operations.

“We are exceptionally proud to be selected for this award, and our team is honored to have the opportunity to provide world-class support to the Army in the coming years,” said Nicholas Gross, Senior Vice President of Government Programs, AAR. “This award is an important part of AAR’s strategy to grow and diversify our already strong portfolio of international aircraft maintenance and supply chain operations.”

AAR is one of six awardees on the competitively-awarded Worldwide Logistics Support Services – Contractor Logistics Support (WLSS-C) IDIQ contract, which has one five-year base period with one five-year option period, for a total potential value of $25.5 billion.

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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