AAR CORP. (AAR) has signed multiple long-term distribution agreements with Ontic. These agreements expand the companies' existing defence and commercial partnerships, enhancing service offerings for the U.S. government and worldwide commercial customers.
Under the first defence agreement, AAR will expand its support for U.S. government customers to include a specific list of T55 engine components applicable to the CH-47 helicopter. Under a second agreement, AAR will add part numbers for various platforms, including the C-130, H-60, and E-2D, increasing its Ontic offerings for direct sales to the U.S. government by more than 33%. Under a third agreement, AAR will expand on a current contract with Ontic to begin distributing a thrust vector actuation systems motor manufactured by Ontic.
Additionally, AAR and Ontic signed a long-term global exclusive commercial agreement for a specified list of parts for multi-channel satellite communication systems utilised on various platforms. Collectively, these agreements enhance AAR's robust offerings while leveraging Ontic's growing global presence to reduce lead times and increase the availability of parts for customers.
Ontic is a global aerospace OEM, providing complex engineered parts and repair services for established aircraft in the defence and commercial market.
Boasting a portfolio of 8,000+ top-level assemblies, Ontic is working with customers around the globe, with its team of experts delivering a wide variety of critical technologies, including fuel measurement systems, as well as a range of avionics, cockpit instruments and controls.