AAR Named Best Airframe MRO Provider Worldwide by ATE&M Magazine

Company's focus on aviation services provides value to customers

WOOD DALE, Ill., June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR AIR was named Best Airframe MRO Provider at the 2015 Aircraft Technology Engineering & Maintenance (ATE&M) Awards ceremony in London. AAR has earned the recognition three times in the last four years, however, this year the category was geographically expanded from "The Americas" region to recognize entrants' global impact. Winners were shortlisted by ATE&M readers before being vetted by a panel of expert aviation industry judges.

Through its 1MRO service delivery network, AAR provides a consistent approach and process to maintenance and modification work done on every aircraft type across its six aircraft repair stations in the U.S., delivering the same quality service no matter where the work is performed. AAR's MRO locations include hangars in Indianapolis, Miami, Oklahoma City, Duluth, Minn., Hot Springs, Ark., and Lake Charles, La., and can accommodate both wide- and narrow-body repair work. A new MRO facility being built to serve next-generation aircraft is slated to open in 2016 in Rockford, IL.

"Through our 1MRO network, AAR provides our customers with a reliable, single source for not only maintenance and interior modifications but also for engineering services, aircraft components repair and overhaul, including landing gear and wheels and brakes. To earn the distinction as the best worldwide means a lot coming from our industry peers and customers who recognize our quality work and customer support across the globe," said Dany Kleiman, Group Vice President for Repair and Engineering. "Our employees earned this honor because they work smart and hard every day to meet the highest standard of quality and safety for our customers."

In addition to AAR's 1MRO network with facilities in the United States and Europe, AAR provides customers worldwide with additional value through its supply chain services that include rotable parts pools; component repair management via Airinmar; consumable and expendable material support; and OEM parts distribution, as well as engine and aircraft parts supply. AAR serves customers in more than 100 countries with a global network of warehouses, including a new supply chain hub in Brussels serving Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

About ATE&M
Aircraft Technology Engineering & Maintenance magazine has covered advances and trends in manufacturing and maintenance in commercial aviation since 1972. It is the official publication for the UBM Aviation Exhibitions and UBM Aviation Conferences. Now in its 5th year, the ATE&M Awards recognizes excellence in areas ranging from airframe, engine and line maintenance, to component and spare parts trading as well as logistics and aftermarket support.

About AAR
AAR is a global aerospace and defense company incorporated in 1955 that employs more than 5,000 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial, government and defense customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR's Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; and component repair. AAR's Expeditionary Services include airlift operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.

This press release contains certain statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on beliefs of Company management, as well as assumptions and estimates based on information currently available to the Company, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated, including those factors discussed under Item 1A, entitled "Risk Factors", included in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize adversely, or should underlying assumptions or estimates prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described. These events and uncertainties are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many are beyond the Company's control. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. For additional information, see the comments included in AAR's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.