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AAR secures US$305m US Navy C-40A support deal

AAR CORP has been awarded a contract worth approximately US$305 million to provide contractor logistics support for the United States Navy and Marine Corps C-40A fleet. AAR’s support will ensure the aircraft’s continued operational readiness and long-term sustainment, reinforcing their ability to meet mission requirements.

The firm fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers main operating base logistics and materiel support; field team and detachment support; scheduled and unscheduled depot-level aircraft and component maintenance, modification and repair; commercial line maintenance; and scheduled and unscheduled organisational- and depot-level support equipment maintenance, modification and repair.

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