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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) 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.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) launched Airvoyant on April 21, 2026, an AI-driven procurement platform for airlines and MROs that connects buyers to suppliers, searches inventory, consolidates quotes, and supports one-click purchasing.
Built on AWS and integrated with Aeroxchange and Trax, Airvoyant uses AI agents to analyze quotes, recommend purchases, and aims to add negotiation and vendor-optimization agents later in 2026.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) was awarded an approximately $305 million firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide contractor logistics support for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps C-40A fleet, focused on operational readiness and long-term sustainment.
The contract covers main operating base logistics, field teams, scheduled and unscheduled depot and organizational maintenance, modification and repair, commercial line maintenance, and support equipment services.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) will host an Investor Day on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in New York City, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET. Executives including CEO John M. Holmes and CFO Dylan Wolin will present strategic priorities, growth initiatives, and financial objectives with presentations and Q&A.
In-person registration details will be sent to investors; the event will be available via live webcast and replay on the company investor website.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) reported Q3 FY2026 results for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2026, with total sales of $845.1M, up 25% year‑over‑year, GAAP diluted EPS of $1.71, adjusted diluted EPS of $1.25 (up 26%), and adjusted EBITDA of $102M (up 26%).
Parts Supply grew sharply (+45%), organic adjusted sales rose 14% in the quarter, net income was $68.0M, operating cash flow was $74.7M, and net leverage improved to 2.17x. The company reiterated FY2026 guidance with Q4 sales growth of 19%–21%.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) was awarded two sole-source U.S. Air Force pallet contracts totaling up to $450 million, covering repair and production of the 463L legacy cargo pallet.
One contract is a $160 million firm-fixed-price repair IDIQ through March 2031; the other is a $290 million production requirements contract through March 2032. These awards extend AAR's pallet support role into 2032.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) will release third quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended February 28, 2026 after the NYSE close on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. A conference call will be held at 4:00 p.m. Central the same day with a listen-only webcast and slides available online, and a replay accessible for about one year.