AAR Awarded New Contract for Airlift Services in Africa

-- AAR Airlift Group to Support AFRICOM Operations in the Central Africa Region

WOOD DALE, Illinois, Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) awarded its Airlift division a contract to provide dedicated fixed-wing lift services to U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) throughout four Central African countries. 

The contract, which includes a base period of seven months plus five three-month option periods, is valued at approximately $23 million in revenue. Under the agreement, AAR will perform fixed-wing passenger and cargo transport services, aerial delivery services, and logistics support for allied forces.

USTRANSCOM is the Department of Defense's agency responsible for the transportation, sustainment, and distribution to the nation's warfighters. Its responsibilities include the procurement of commercial transportation services for U.S. military forces.

"AAR is pleased to expand our airlift services footprint in Africa," said Randy J. Martinez, President and CEO, AAR Airlift Group.  "USTRANSCOM's issuance of this contract to AAR acknowledges our proven performance in remote and austere environments."

AAR provides expeditionary airlift services in support of contingency operations worldwide.  The Company currently operates a fleet of more than 40 fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft to transport personnel, supplies, and mail for the U.S. Department of Defense in Afghanistan and the Western Pacific.

About AAR
AAR is a global aerospace and defense contractor that employs more than 6,000 people in 17 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial, government and defense customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Technology Products. AAR's services include inventory management and parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; and expeditionary airlift. AAR's products include cargo systems and containers; mobility systems and shelters; advanced aerostructures; and command and control systems. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.

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