AAR buys ADI in US$146 million all-cash deal

AAR Corp. has acquired American Distributors Holding Co., LLC (ADI) for US$146 million in an all-cash transaction funded through its revolving credit facility. The acquisition immediately strengthens AAR’s Parts Supply segment by expanding its distribution activities with additional product lines and a wider network of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) relationships. Founded in 1983, ADI has […]

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AAR reports strong first quarter growth in FY2026

Financial

AAR CORP. has reported robust results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended on August 31, 2025. Consolidated sales rose by 12% to US$739.6 million, compared with US$661.7 million in the same period last year. Sales to commercial customers increased by 11%, or US$50.4 million, underpinned by double-digit growth in both aftermarket

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AAR and AmSafe Bridport forge defence distribution agreement

Military & Defense

AAR CORP. has entered into a significant new multi-year defence distribution agreement with AmSafe Bridport, a TransDigm company. The collaboration positions AAR as the exclusive distributor for KC-46 and C-40 platform products across direct and indirect sales channels within the global defence and military aftermarket. The agreement extends to key customers such as the United

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AAR acquires Aerostrat to boost maintenance planning software

Financial

AAR CORP., a major provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, has acquired Aerostrat. The deal is worth US$15 million plus up to US$5 million in contingent consideration. The move strengthens AAR’s software portfolio and enhances the enterprise resource planning capabilities of its Trax subsidiary. Aerostrat is a respected provider

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Trax widens agreement with JetBlue to include eMobility app

Information Technology

Trax, a global provider of paperless aviation maintenance and engineering software, announced the expansion of its agreement with JetBlue Airways to include an additional eMobility app and Trax’s cloud hosting solution. This strategic move supports JetBlue’s vision to fully digitise its TechOps function, driving efficiency, operational resilience, and scalability. JetBlue currently uses Trax solutions to

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AAR reports strong revenue growth in fiscal year 2025

Financial

AAR has announced its full-year financial results for fiscal year 2025, revealing consolidated sales of US$2.8 billion—marking a 20% increase on the previous year. The substantial rise in revenue is primarily attributed to the acquisition of its Product Support business and heightened activity in its new parts distribution operations. The company also reported an improvement

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AAR and AFI KLM E&M to establish joint venture in APAC region

MRO & Production

AAR and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in the Asia-Pacific region to support nacelles for next-generation aircraft. Based at AAR’s facility in Chonburi, Thailand, the new joint venture will carry out next-generation nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including on-wing and

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AAR and KIRA form joint venture to support U.S. Navy pilot training

Military & Defense

AAR CORP. (AAR) has partnered with KIRA Aviation Services to form a joint venture, KALS LLC, under the U.S. government’s Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Programme. The newly formed venture has been awarded an E-6B Mercury pilot training contract by the U.S. Navy. The contract, a firm fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement, requires KALS to provide in-flight training

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AAR finalises sale of Landing Gear Overhaul business to GA Telesis

Financial

AAR CORP., a prominent provider of aviation services to both commercial and government sectors, has completed the sale of its non-core Landing Gear Overhaul business to GA Telesis for US$51 million. This move aligns with AAR’s broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and strengthen its focus on core aviation aftermarket services. The company initially announced

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AAR and FTAI Aviation propel CFM56 support into the future

MRO & Production

AAR CORP. has extended its exclusive serviceable engine products agreement with FTAI Aviation until 2030. This long-term collaboration continues to focus on the supply of CFM56 used serviceable material (USM), ensuring a steady inventory for the global aviation aftermarket and FTAI’s innovative Module Factory™. FTAI’s Module Factory™ is a dedicated commercial maintenance centre designed specifically

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AAR buys ADI in US$146 million all-cash deal

AAR reports strong first quarter growth in FY2026

AAR and AmSafe Bridport forge defence distribution agreement

AAR acquires Aerostrat to boost maintenance planning software

Trax widens agreement with JetBlue to include eMobility app

AAR reports strong revenue growth in fiscal year 2025

AAR and AFI KLM E&M to establish joint venture in APAC region

AAR and KIRA form joint venture to support U.S. Navy pilot training

AAR finalises sale of Landing Gear Overhaul business to GA Telesis

AAR and FTAI Aviation propel CFM56 support into the future

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