AAR : Airinmar Signs Repair Cycle Management Agreement with Ameriflight, LLC

Airinmar Signs Repair Cycle Management Agreement with Ameriflight, LLC

August 1, 2017

BERKSHIRE, England, August 1, 2017 - Airinmar, a global leader providing intelligent component repair cycle management solutions for commercial and defense customers, has signed a three-year agreement withAmeriflight, LLC, a leading cargo feeder airline based in Dallas, Texas, to fortify its supply chain infrastructure and maximize performance, including repair cycle management and sourcing, and systems support.

'We are delighted that Ameriflight has selected Airinmar to be its industry partner in order to optimize their supply chain performance for scheduled and contracted services operating from their 18 bases to many destinations in the Americas,' said Mike Humphreys, Airinmar President. 'Ameriflight will be a great addition to our growing customer base in North America, and we look forward to working closely with them.'

'Airinmar's services are aligned with Ameriflight's vision to increase our competitiveness by improving the efficiency of our supply chain,' saidAmeriflight Chief Operating Officer Bill Poerstel. 'Our partnership with Airinmar will enable us to streamline our rotable repair process, driving efficiency and cost savings for Ameriflight.'

About Ameriflight

Ameriflight was founded in 1968 and has grown from a small air charter and cargo service carrier to an international operator and the nation's largest Part 135 cargo airline. Ameriflight is headquartered in Dallas, TX, and has more than 500 employees including over 100 pilots and over 100 aircraft. Ameriflight provides feeder services for overnight express carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL. The company can be found on the web at ameriflight.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @Ameriflight.

Ameriflight media contact:Jamie Smith, at jsmith@ameriflight.com| 214-422-4627.

About Airinmar

Airinmar offers a wide range of repair management support services that reduce component repair expenditure. The leading dedicated repair management solutions provider in the world, Airinmar has supported airlines, MROs, OEMs and military operations for more than 30 years through the integration of its proprietary systems, engineering expertise and supply management solutions. Airinmar is a subsidiary of global aviation aftermarket leader AAR's (NYSE: AIR) Intelligent Solutions.

Airinmar media contact:Lydia Davies, at ld@airinmar.com| +44 118 932 4431.

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About AAR

AAR is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 5,000 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial aviation and government 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.

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