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AAR Corporation
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| Type | Public Incorporated |
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| Founded | 1951 |
| Headquarters | Wood Dale, Illinois (United States) |
| Key people | David P. Storch (President and Chief Executive Officer); Ira A. Eichner (Chairman of the Board; Founder) |
| Industry | Aviation |
| Products | aircraft parts supply and repair; aircraft maintenance and storage; cargo systems; aircraft sales and leasing |
| Revenue | ~$US 750 Million (2005) |
| Employees | 2,700 (2005) |
| Website | http://www.aarcorp.com/ |
AAR Corporation NYSE: AIR is a large American aviation engineering company. Founded in 1951, the company has its headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois, a Chicago suburb near O'Hare International Airport.
The company employs approximately 2,400 people in 31 facilities in 13 countries. The history of the company dates back to 1951 when it was formed as Allen Aircraft Radio, a business specialising in the refurbishment of old radios for the aviation industry.
The company supplies products and services to the aviation/aerospace industry (both civilian and military), including
- aircraft and engine parts
- airframe maintenance, repair, and overhaul; MRO
- in-aircraft cargo loading systems and interior and exterior composite structures
- mobility products that include custom pallets, containers and shelters
AAR also sells and leases a wide variety of commercial aircraft and jet engines.