AAR Airlift Group to continue rotary wing services

AAR reported that the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has issued its Airlift Group subsidiary an extension on an existing contract for rotary wing services in Afghanistan. The extension, which is valid for up to nine months of service, is currently funded for a period of six months at a total value of US$33.5m. Under the contract, which was first awarded in September 2010, Airlift Group provides maintenance, logistics, and flight operations for four rotary wing aircraft conducting passenger and cargo movements in support of U.S. Central Command forces. Airlift Group provides expeditionary airlift services in support of contingency operations worldwide. The Company provides passenger and cargo transport, air ambulance, night vision operations, search and rescue (SAR), airdrop, and other special mission services.