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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) entered a definitive agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies for $35 million in an all-cash transaction, subject to customary adjustments and closing conditions. The target, founded in 1990 with about 100 employees in Greensboro, North Carolina, provides passenger aircraft reconfiguration services including project management, engineering, and certification.
Aircraft Reconfig Technologies holds an FAA Part 21 and ODA, plus patents, PMA and supplemental type certificates; AAR says these qualifications will expand in-house engineering and certification within its Repair & Engineering segment. The deal is expected to close in Q4 of AAR's Fiscal 2026 and is described as accretive to margins and earnings.
AAR CORP (NYSE: AIR) subsidiary Airinmar signed a multi-year extension on Dec. 16, 2025 to continue providing aircraft warranty management and value engineering services to Air Methods.
The deal extends an existing relationship that began in August 2020 and covers identification, claim, recovery, and reporting of rotorcraft and aircraft component warranty work, plus value engineering to reduce component repair and maintenance costs. Airinmar said it will continue supporting Air Methods' materials management across a fleet of over 450 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance completed formation of xCelle Asia on Dec. 10, 2025, including regulatory approval.
The joint venture, based in Chonburi, Thailand, will perform nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul for next‑generation aircraft and engines and is licensed by multiple OEMs to support on‑wing/on‑site inspections and rotable support for GEnx, Trent1000, LEAP‑1A/1B engine types. xCelle Asia builds on AAR and AFI KLM E&M's existing Americas joint venture and is intended to expand nacelle MRO capacity and customer support across the APAC region.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) announced a multi-year extension of its exclusive global distribution agreement with Collins Aerospace to continue distributing the Goodrich de-icing and specialty systems product line worldwide.
The extension leverages AAR's global logistics network to serve general aviation, commercial, and defense customers and is intended to streamline aftermarket distribution while providing availability, responsiveness, and technical support. AAR highlighted growth in the product line and its Parts Supply segment involvement in the distribution activities.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) will release results for its second quarter of fiscal 2026 (period ended November 30, 2025) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 after the NYSE close. Management will hold a conference call that day at 4:00 p.m. Central time to discuss the results. A listen-only webcast and presentation slides will be available at the provided webcast link, and participants can join by phone after registering to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN. A replay of the call will be available on the webcast link shortly after the call and will remain accessible for approximately one year.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) on Dec. 8, 2025 said it signed a multi-year extension of its exclusive global distribution agreement with Arkwin Industries. The agreement covers Arkwin's actuation, valve, and reservoir product lines for multiple engine and airframe platforms in the commercial aviation aftermarket.
AAR highlighted increased engine repair activity and said it will continue supporting customers through component exchange, kitting, in-region stocking, and warranty management under the extended deal. Arkwin emphasized the collaboration's role in providing reliable products and services for global customers. For parts distribution details, AAR referenced its Parts Supply segment.
IDEX Corporation (NYSE:IEX) announced that Sean M. Gillen will join as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 5, 2026. Mr. Gillen joins after nearly seven years as CFO of AAR CORP and previously held senior finance roles at USG and Goldman Sachs. Akhil Mahendra will return to Vice President, Corporate Development after serving as interim CFO since May 2025. The company also announced that Melissa S. Flores, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, will depart effective December 19, 2025, and IDEX intends to hire an external CHRO while leveraging existing leaders to manage HR operations.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced that Sarah Flanagan will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective December 11, 2025, succeeding Sean Gillen, who is departing to pursue another opportunity.
Flanagan joined AAR in 2012, has 13 years at the company, previously served as Group CFO for the largest business segment, and was named an Officer in 2017. The company emphasized internal continuity and Flanagan's industry and global finance experience during the interim transition.
Trax (AIR) announced on November 25, 2025 that Pan Am selected Trax's eMRO maintenance management platform, its suite of eMobility applications, and Trax cloud hosting to support the airline's maintenance operations. The deployment targets aircraft maintenance, regulatory compliance, inventory control, operational planning, and paperless task execution for crews, mechanics, and inspectors.
The cloud-hosted solution is presented as scalable and globally accessible to support Pan Am's operational growth objectives.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) published its 2025 Sustainability Report on November 18, 2025, summarizing the company's environmental, social, and governance activities for Fiscal Year 2025.
The report marks AAR's 70th anniversary and outlines its approach to environmental safety, aviation safety, occupational health and safety, risk management, supply‑chain sustainability, and the maturation of its cyber practices, under oversight of the Board of Directors. The report is available on AAR's sustainability webpage.