AAR Named Best Airframe MRO Provider Worldwide

Company’s focus on aviation services provides value to customers

WOOD DALE, Illinois – AAR (NYSE: AIR) was named Best Airframe MRO Provider at the 2015 Aircraft Technology Engineering & Maintenance (ATE&M) Awards ceremony in London. AAR has earned the recognition three times in the last four years, however, this year the category was geographically expanded from “The Americas” region to recognize entrants’ global impact. Winners were shortlisted by ATE&M readers before being vetted by a panel of expert aviation industry judges.

Through its 1MRO service delivery network, AAR provides a consistent approach and process to maintenance and modification work done on every aircraft type across its six aircraft repair stations in the U.S., delivering the same quality service no matter where the work is performed. AAR’s MRO locations include hangars in Indianapolis, Miami, Oklahoma City, Duluth, Minn., and can accommodate both wide- and narrow-body repair work. A new MRO facility being built to serve next-generation aircraft is slated to open in 2016 in Rockford, IL.

“Through our 1MRO network, AAR provides our customers witha reliable, single source for not only maintenance and interior modifications but also for engineering services, aircraft components repair and overhaul, including landing gear and wheels and brakes.To earn the distinction as the best worldwide means a lot coming from our industry peers and customers who recognize our quality work and customer support across the globe,” said Dany Kleiman, Group Vice President for Repair and Engineering. “Our employees earned this honor because they work smart and hard every day to meet the highest standard of quality and safety for our customers.”

In addition to AAR’s 1MROnetwork with facilities in the United States and Europe, AAR provides customers worldwide with additional value through its supply chain services that include rotable parts pools; component repair management via Airinmar; consumable and expendable material support; and OEM parts distribution, as well as engine and aircraft parts supply. AAR serves customers in more than 100 countries with a global network of warehouses, including a new supply chain hub in Brussels serving Europe, the Middle East and Asia. 

Accepting the award for AAR at the London ceremony, attended by more than 500 industry executives, was Pascal Parant, Vice President of Marketing for AAR in Paris.

About ATE&M        

Aircraft Technology Engineering & Maintenance magazine has covered advances and trends in manufacturing and maintenance in commercial aviation since 1972. It is the official publication for the UBM Aviation Exhibitions and UBM Aviation Conferences. Now in its 5th year, the ATE&M Awards recognizes excellence in areas ranging from airframe, engine and line maintenance, to component and spare parts trading as well as logistics and aftermarket support.