AAR Named Exclusive Global Distributor of Sumitomo Precision Products' IAE V2500 Pneumatic Starter LRU

May 2, 2018
AAR’s OEM Aftermarket Solutions group will utilize its global customer support team and warehousing network to provide exceptional customer support for the starter, starter air valve, and related sub-assembly components.

WOOD DALE, Illinois, May 1, 2018  – AAR (NYSE:AIR), a leading integrator of aviation supply chain solutions, announced today a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Precision Products (SPP) Co., Ltd., to provide global support to airlines and MRO customers for the IAE V2500 Pneumatic Starter and Starter Air Valve.

AAR’s OEM Aftermarket Solutions group will utilize its global customer support team and warehousing network to provide exceptional customer support for the starter, starter air valve, and related sub-assembly components.

“With the help of AAR’s globally allocated customer support network, SPP is truly excited and strongly committed to provide better component service to V2500 engine operators and MRO customers,” said the SPP Product Support team.

“We are excited to partner with SPP on this critical engine component. The V2500 starter complements our current product offerings and allows us to leverage the current relationships and experience of our global customer sales and support teams,” said Erik Barfuss, Product Line Manager, OEM Aftermarket Solutions, AAR.

About Sumitomo Precision Products
For more than half a century, SPP has been engaged in the design and manufacture of aerospace equipment as an experienced supplier of traditional propellers, landing gears, and heat exchangers. With a reputation for excellence and a broad range of experience, SPP has firmly established itself as a global leading supplier in the world-wide commercial aerospace market with the ability to develop and manufacture superior equipment that contribute directly to aviation safety.

About AAR
AAR is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 5,500 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial aviation and government customers in more than 100 countries. AAR’s Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; 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.