AAR Corporation

AAR CORP.

Type	Public Incorporated
Founded	1951
Headquarters	Wood Dale, Illinois (United States)
Key people	David P. Storch (Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board); Timothy J. Romenesko (President and Chief Operating Officer); Ira A. Eichner (Founder and Chairman of the Board, Emeritus)
Industry	Aviation
Products	aircraft parts supply and repair; aircraft maintenance and storage; cargo systems; aircraft sales and leasing; defense systems logistics
Revenue	$US 1.4 Billion (FY 2008)
Employees	6,100 (2008)
Website	http://www.aarcorp.com/

AAR CORP. NYSE: AIR is one of the world's leading aviation support companies. Through our diverse family of businesses, we provide a broad range of products and services to commercial airlines, defense organizations and OEM's. Since our founding in 1951, we have grown by anticipating the needs of our customers in a competitive and dynamic industry. At AAR, our commitment to quality, safety and customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of our business.

Main Businesses and Customers

AAR supports a diverese group of customers around the world, including major, regional and government fleet operators, original equipment manufacturers and government/defense agencies with products and services in four major areas:

Aviation Supply Chain

AAR’s Aviation Supply Chain Group provides part-related services to help commercial and defense customers increase availability, minimize downtime and reduce costs. From supplying an individual spare part to designing and implementing a complete end-to-end program, AAR custom tailors supply chain solutions that complement our customers’ operations.

Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

AAR’s MRO segment performs a full range of maintenance services that keep our customers’ aircraft flying safely and generating revenue consistently. Whether we are configuring a newly acquired aircraft or managing a fleet of 737s, our commitment is to the quality, safety and airworthiness of the aircraft. We operate MRO facilities in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Indianapolis, Indiana, Miami, Florida and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Landing Gear Services facilities in Miami, Florida, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and an aircraft storage and maintenance facility in Roswell, New Mexico.

Structures & Systems

AAR’s Structures and Systems segment specializes in the design and manufacture of products for commercial and defense customers around the world. U.S. defense forces and their allies rely on AAR for a wide range of products that include custom pallets, containers, shelters, integrated communications systems, in-aircraft cargo systems and precision manufactured structures and systems, while commercial operators and OEMs count on AAR for our cargo systems and advanced composite structures.

Aircraft Sales & Leasing

AAR’s Aircraft Sales and Leasing team are experts in the sourcing, purchasing and remarketing of a broad range of aircraft. They also provide technical services, including aircraft evaluation, lease return condition analysis, aircraft and engine records audits, aircraft preparation and storage, and asset management.

Locations and Employees

AAR is headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois, a Chicago suburb near O’Hare International Airport and employs over 6,100 people at more than 60 locations around the world.