December 11, 2012
AAR’s Nordisk Expands Embedded Base of UltraLite Cargo Containers
Finnair selects Nordisk ULDs to improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions
WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS — AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that Nordisk Aviation Products has begun manufacturing and delivering Nordisk UltraLite AKE unit load devices (ULDs) for Finnair’s fleet of wide-body aircraft. Nordisk ULDs are used by commercial airlines to efficiently store and transport cargo and offer industry-leading strength-to-weight performance. Nordisk began manufacturing its second-generation Nordisk UltraLite ULDs in 2010 and to date has sold more than 4,500 units.
Compared with traditional ULDs weighing around 85 kg, the Nordisk UltraLite AKE weighs only 55 kilograms, significantly contributing to reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. For an airline operating 18 aircraft, flying an average 3,800 hours per year and carrying 14 Nordisk UltraLite AKEs per plane, this translates into a weight reduction of 7,560 kg, saving the airline approximately 1,149,120 kg of fuel per year and cutting CO2 emissions by 3,619,728 kg.
“We are committed to providing customers with cargo products that reduce weight and overall operating costs while withstanding the rigorous demands of day-to-day flight operations,” said Frode Ljøterud, President of Nordisk Aviation Products. “Our products are value engineered with our airline customers in mind — a key driver behind the continued growth of our embedded base.”
AAR acquired Nordisk Aviation Products and Telair International in 2011, boosting the Company’s commercial manufacturing business. The combination of Nordisk, Telair and AAR Cargo Systems makes AAR one of the world’s premier providers of cargo systems and products for commercial and military aircraft.
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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