May 23, 2013
AAR CEO to be Honored Speaker at USAIRE Executive Forum in Paris
David P. Storch to share strategies on navigating aerospace industry cycles
WOOD DALE, Illinois – David P. Storch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AAR (NYSE: AIR), will offer his outlook on the global aviation and defense industries as honored guest speaker at the Association of United States and European Aerospace Industry Executives (USAIRE) luncheon Friday, May 24, in Paris.
Storch will identify trends and share strategies for success, and recap how AAR has navigated five major industry cycles, from the Arab Oil Embargo in 1974 to the recent Great Recession. AAR has emerged from each downturn as a more diverse provider of products and services to commercial airlines and government customers around the world.
Welcoming Storch at the forum will be USAIRE President Philippe Bottrie, who is Head of Public Affairs at the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS). Storch’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A with attendees, expected to include leaders from Boeing, Eurocopter, Air France, Société Générale S.A. (SocGen), Credit Agricole-Corporate Investment Bank (CA-CIB), Sabena technics, Safran and the U.S. Embassy.
After posting four consecutive years of export growth, AAR was recognized earlier this week with a Presidential “E” Award by the U.S. Department of Commerce for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. AAR currently serves customers in 108 countries around the world.
Founded in 1959 in Paris, USAIRE is an association of American and European member companies focused on aerospace and advanced technologies. USAIRE's objective is to foster international understanding and cooperation in the transatlantic aerospace and high-technology communities. Membership consists of more than 100 American and European companies and business leaders. More information can be found at www.usaire.org.
AAR will be exhibiting its diverse products and services for aerospace and defense at the Paris Air Show June 17-23.
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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