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AAR Corp. reports developments across its aerospace and defense aftermarket services business for commercial airlines, government operators, MROs, and OEMs. Recurring news includes operating and financial results, parts supply agreements, aircraft maintenance and component repair activity, government logistics support contracts, and updates to engineering, certification, and aviation software capabilities.
The company’s current reporting structure includes Parts Supply; Repair, Engineering, and Software; Government Solutions; and Legacy Commercial Programs. Company updates also cover completed acquisitions such as Aircraft Reconfig Technologies, distribution relationships for aircraft and engine components, and software platforms including Trax, Aerostrat, and Airvoyant.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced that senior management will participate in the 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference/b) in New York City on . CEO John M. Holmes will present at 10:50 a.m. Eastern Time, with management also hosting one-on-one and group investor meetings and providing streaming and archived materials online.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced that Sanjay Sood has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026. He will oversee enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and AAR's initiatives to leverage AI and other technologies across its operations.
Sood, who reports to Chairman, President and CEO John M. Holmes, previously served as SVP and CTO at CDW and held senior technology and product leadership roles at HERE Technologies and other firms. He holds a Ph.D. and B.S. in Computer Science from Northwestern University.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) announced it has earned Great Place To Work Certification for 2026, marking its second consecutive year receiving this recognition. The certification is based on employee feedback from AAR's Companywide survey, which showed strong scores in safety, meaningful work, pride in accomplishments, and inclusive culture, with many metrics exceeding Great Place To Work benchmarks.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) reported Q4 FY2026 sales of $928 million, up 23% year over year, with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.27 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.53 (+32%). Adjusted EBITDA was $116 million, up 27%, and adjusted EBITDA margin rose from 12.4% to 12.5%.
For FY2026, sales reached $3.3 billion (+19%), GAAP diluted EPS was $4.86, and adjusted diluted EPS was $5.05 (+29%). Adjusted EBITDA was $401 million (+24%), with margin expanding from 11.8% to 12.1%. Net income was $187.7 million, versus $12.5 million in FY2025, which included large one-time charges. Commercial sales comprised 72% of revenue.
AAR introduced a four-segment structure, plans to wind down its Legacy Commercial Programs business, and ended Q4 with net debt of $816 million and net leverage of 2.03x. Operating cash flow was $98.7 million for FY2026. Guidance for Q1 FY2027 targets sales growth (excluding Legacy Commercial Programs) of 21%–23% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.25%–12.75%; full-year FY2027 sales growth (excluding Legacy Commercial Programs) is projected in the low double-digits to low teens.
AAR (NYSE:AIR)/b) will release its results, for the period ended May 31, 2026, after the NYSE closes on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
A conference call to discuss results starts at 4:00 p.m. Central time, with listen-only webcast, slides, and a replay available online for about one year.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) announced senior management will participate in the 2026 William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on June 3, 2026.
Chairman, President and CEO John M. Holmes will present at 1:20 p.m. CT, with an investor breakout at 2:00 p.m. CT, streamed online and archived for 180 days.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) is hosting its 2026 Investor Day on May 12, 2026, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET. Senior leaders are presenting the company’s aviation aftermarket platform, long-term strategy, and an updated three-year financial framework, while reaffirming previously issued Q4 and full-year fiscal 2026 guidance.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) will report under four operating segments beginning in Q4 FY2026: Parts Supply, Repair, Engineering, and Software, Government Solutions, and Legacy Commercial Programs. The company intends to wind down Legacy Commercial Programs, which had $252.4M sales and $160M net assets for the 12 months ended Feb 28, 2026. Management expects the wind-down to take three to four years and says fourth-quarter and full-year FY2026 guidance is unchanged. A recast of prior-year segment results was furnished on Form 8-K and a summary presentation is posted for investors.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) completed its acquisition of Aircraft Reconfig Technologies (ART) from ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions on April 24, 2026, following a definitive agreement announced December 17, 2025.
The deal was an all-cash $35 million transaction, subject to customary adjustments, and immediately expands AAR's engineering and certification capabilities by adding FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), enabling AAR to issue supplemental type certificates (STCs) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) without third-party reliance.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) signed a multi-year commercial distribution agreement with Woodward on April 22, 2026 to become the preferred distributor of Woodward high-demand consumable parts for CFM LEAP, GEnx, and CF34 engines to commercial airlines.
The deal expands an existing defense-market channel into commercial aviation, offers direct access via AAR's global warehouse network, and aims to improve delivery speed and AOG support for airlines.