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AAR adds Unison products under DLA Aviation Supplier Capabilities Contract

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AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) has expanded its Supplier Capabilities Contract with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to include distribution support for select Unison parts. The multi-year agreement leverages AAR's exclusive distribution capabilities for sole source spare parts manufactured by Unison, supporting various military aircraft platforms.

This strategic expansion builds upon AAR's landmark achievement in 2022 when it became the first non-OEM awarded a 20-year base Supplier Capabilities Contract with the DLA. The partnership aims to provide comprehensive supply chain management support and reduce supply volatility through improved material availability for the Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) ha ampliato il suo Contratto di Capacità Fornitori con la Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation per includere il supporto alla distribuzione di alcuni pezzi di ricambio Unison. L'accordo pluriennale sfrutta le capacità esclusive di distribuzione di AAR per pezzi di ricambio a fornitura esclusiva prodotti da Unison, supportando diverse piattaforme di aerei militari.

Questa espansione strategica si basa sul traguardo storico di AAR nel 2022, quando è diventata la prima azienda non OEM a ricevere un contratto base di capacità fornitori di 20 anni dalla DLA. La partnership ha l'obiettivo di fornire un supporto completo alla gestione della catena di approvvigionamento e ridurre la volatilità dell'approvvigionamento attraverso un miglioramento della disponibilità dei materiali per il Dipartimento della Difesa e gli alleati degli Stati Uniti.

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) ha ampliado su Contrato de Capacidades de Proveedor con la Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation para incluir soporte de distribución para ciertas piezas de Unison. El acuerdo de varios años aprovecha las capacidades exclusivas de distribución de AAR para piezas de repuesto de fuente única fabricadas por Unison, apoyando diversas plataformas de aeronaves militares.

Esta expansión estratégica se basa en el logro histórico de AAR en 2022, cuando se convirtió en la primera empresa no OEM en recibir un contrato base de Capacidades de Proveedor de 20 años con la DLA. La asociación tiene como objetivo proporcionar un soporte integral para la gestión de la cadena de suministro y reducir la volatilidad del suministro mediante la mejora de la disponibilidad de materiales para el Departamento de Defensa y los aliados de EE. UU.

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR)는 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation과의 공급업체 역량 계약을 확장하여 특정 Unison 부품에 대한 유통 지원을 포함하게 되었습니다. 이 다년 계약은 Unison에서 제조한 독점 부품에 대한 AAR의 독점 유통 능력을 활용하여 다양한 군용 항공기 플랫폼을 지원합니다.

이 전략적 확장은 AAR이 2022년에 DLA로부터 20년 기본 공급업체 역량 계약을 수여받은 최초의 비 OEM 업체가 된 역사적인 성과를 기반으로 합니다. 이 파트너십은 공급망 관리 지원을 제공하고 미국 국방부 및 동맹국을 위한 자재 가용성을 개선하여 공급 변동성을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다.

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) a élargi son Contrat de Capacités Fournisseurs avec la Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation pour inclure un soutien à la distribution pour certaines pièces Unison. Cet accord pluriannuel exploite les capacités de distribution exclusives d'AAR pour des pièces de rechange à source unique fabriquées par Unison, soutenant diverses plateformes d'avions militaires.

Cette expansion stratégique s'appuie sur l'accomplissement historique d'AAR en 2022, lorsqu'il est devenu le premier non-OEM à recevoir un contrat de base de capacités fournisseurs de 20 ans avec la DLA. Le partenariat vise à fournir un soutien complet à la gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et à réduire la volatilité de l'approvisionnement grâce à une meilleure disponibilité des matériaux pour le Département de la Défense et les alliés des États-Unis.

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) hat seinen Lieferantenfähigkeitsvertrag mit der Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation erweitert, um Vertriebsunterstützung für ausgewählte Unison-Teile einzuschließen. Der mehrjährige Vertrag nutzt die exklusiven Vertriebsfähigkeiten von AAR für Ersatzteile aus einer einzigen Quelle, die von Unison hergestellt werden, und unterstützt verschiedene militärische Flugzeugplattformen.

Diese strategische Erweiterung baut auf dem historischen Erfolg von AAR im Jahr 2022 auf, als es das erste Nicht-OEM-Unternehmen war, das einen 20-jährigen Basislieferantenfähigkeitsvertrag mit der DLA erhielt. Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, umfassende Unterstützung im Supply Chain Management zu bieten und die Versorgungsschwankungen durch verbesserte Materialverfügbarkeit für das Verteidigungsministerium und die US-Verbündeten zu reduzieren.

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  • Secured exclusive distribution rights for Unison military aircraft parts
  • Expansion of existing 20-year DLA contract
  • Strategic enhancement of government supply chain services
  • Potential for increased revenue through expanded product offerings
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WOOD DALE, Ill., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has added distribution support of select Unison parts under its Supplier Capabilities Contract with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation.

"In 2022, AAR was the first non-OEM to be awarded a 20-year base Supplier Capabilities Contract with the DLA."

This multiple year agreement leverages AAR's exclusive distribution capabilities for sole source spare parts manufactured by Unison in support of various military aircraft platforms. AAR will provide comprehensive and integrated supply chain management support and perform associated functions to maximize the availability of parts to the DLA. This relationship reduces supply volatility through improved material availability.

In 2022, AAR was the first non-OEM to be awarded a 20-year base Supplier Capabilities Contract with the DLA, establishing a strategic relationship to provide total global supply chain support to the Department of Defense and to U.S. allies.

"AAR is proud to further grow our strategic partnership with the DLA through this new agreement," said Frank Landrio, AAR's Senior Vice President of Distribution. "Expanding our product offerings under our Supplier Capabilities Contract to include Unison's proprietary parts will enhance the level of support we provide the U.S. government."

For more information on AAR's Distribution division, which is part of the Company's Parts Supply segment, visit https://www.aarcorp.com/en/products/distribution/.

About AAR
AAR is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering, Integrated Solutions, and Expeditionary Services. Additional information can be found at aarcorp.com.

About Unison
Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is a leading global supplier of complex gas turbine engine components and electrical & mechanical systems. Unison supplies nearly every engine and airframe program, providing the most advanced performance solutions for a wide variety of markets including aviation, space and defense. Unison is a global company, employing more than 2,000 people across eight major manufacturing and overhaul/repair locations as well as engineering centers and supporting sites worldwide. For more information, visit unisonindustries.com.

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AAR media contact:
Media Team
+1-630-227-5100
Editor@aarcorp.com

Unison media contact:
Michelle Becker
Sr. Director of Communications
M: +1 (904) 927-0441 
Michelle.Becker1@UnisonIndustries.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of AAR's expanded DLA contract to include Unison parts?

The expansion allows AAR to provide exclusive distribution of Unison's sole source spare parts for military aircraft, enhancing supply chain support and reducing volatility for the Department of Defense.

How long is AAR's (AIR) base contract with the Defense Logistics Agency?

AAR secured a 20-year base Supplier Capabilities Contract with the DLA in 2022.

What makes AAR's 2022 DLA contract historically significant?

AAR became the first non-OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to receive a Supplier Capabilities Contract from the DLA.

What services will AAR (AIR) provide under the expanded Unison parts agreement?

AAR will provide comprehensive supply chain management support and related functions to maximize parts availability to the DLA.

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