AAR provides innovative products and services to customers in commercial aerospace and government/defense markets. The Company has grown to approximately $1.4 billion as a result of its sharp focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet, aligning capabilities to high-growth markets and diversifying its customer base. Since the beginning of the decade, AAR's business has become more balanced as sales to government/defense customers increased to approximately 40 percent of total sales. AAR serves customers through four operating segments:
Aviation Supply Chain AAR provides a full range of end-to-end supply chain management services for airlines and performance-based logistics programs for defense contractors that serve the U.S. and its allies. AAR is a leading supplier of aircraft and engine parts and provides component repair services, PMA parts development and I.T. systems integration services.
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul AAR is among the top ten MRO providers in the world, offering complete nose-to-tail support for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhauls. AAR is a cost-effective, single-source for customers looking to operate their fleets more efficiently while maintaining quality, service and safety.
Structures and Systems AAR has a wide range of design, engineering, machining and manufacturing capabilities that it uses to build products that include custom pallets, containers and specialized shelters used for defense operations and humanitarian relief efforts. AAR designs and manufactures cargo systems and composite structures for the aviation and transportation industries and provides manufacturing support for aircraft, missile and space vehicles and electronic defense systems.
Aircraft Sales and Leasing AAR buys, sells and leases aircraft and, working with joint venture partners, maintains a fleet of commercial aircraft. AAR also provides guidance in sourcing, purchasing and remarketing aircraft and offers related technical services.
AAR continues to outperform the industry and is well-positioned to capitalize on worldwide demand for aerospace and defense products, services and support.
