AAR expands PBH footprint in Europe

AAR has expanded its power-by-the-hour (PBH) component inventory management and repair program in Europe. AAR signed a long-term contract with Spanish low cost airline Volotea, headquartered in Barcelona, to support its new fleet of A319s. AAR will manage the aircraft supply chain through its global warehouse network with a primary parts pool in Brussels, as well as a home-base kit with the customer. The agreement includes management of the complete component repair cycle. Volotea will also have access to the entire AAR pool of inventory through exchanges and procurement. The full PBH program will grow to a fleet of more than 50 A319 aircraft. Volotea serves 70-plus cities and is focused on connecting small and midsize European cities with non-stop direct flights.