AAR Landing Gear Signs Agreement with Air Nostrum in Spain

Sept. 17, 2014
AAR is performing the work at its landing gear repair station in Miami.

MIAMI, September 17, 2014 – AAR (NYSE: AIR) announces an agreement with Air Nostrum, based in Valencia, Spain, to overhaul landing gear on its CRJ900 aircraft fleet. The contract builds upon AAR’s existing relationship and experience servicing landing gear on the airline’s entire fleet of CRJ200s over the past seven years. AAR is performing the work at its landing gear repair station in Miami.

This agreement expands AAR’s global maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities on regional jets. Last month, the company signed an agreement with Utah-based SkyWest Airlines to overhaul landing gear on its fleet of 40 Embraer 175 commercial passenger jets.

“AAR has a strong partner in Air Nostrum and this new contract demonstrates the customer confidence and loyalty we strive to earn every day,” said Pastor Lopez, AAR’s Vice President of Aircraft Components and Landing Gear Services. “Our full-service Miami facility aims to consistently deliver quality results to Air Nostrum, one of the largest regional airlines in Europe.”

AAR Landing Gear Services is just one resource in AAR's 1MRO service network of solutions for commercial airlines worldwide. AAR offers a comprehensive range of products and services extending to heavy maintenance, landing gear and component repair services, as well as parts supply and support. AAR is the No. 1 provider of MRO services in North America and one of the top three in the world, according to industry rankings.

About AAR

AAR is a global aerospace and defense contractor that employs more than 6,000 people in 17 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial, government and defense customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Technology Products. AAR’s services include inventory management and parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; and expeditionary airlift. AAR’s products include cargo systems and containers; mobility systems and shelters; advanced aerostructures; and command and control systems. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.