AAR Corp (NYSE:AIR)

AAR Corp. provides products and services to the worldwide commercial aviation and government/defense industries. It operates through four segments: Aviation Supply Chain; Government and Defense Services; Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul; and Structures and Systems. The Aviation Supply Chain segment is engaged in purchase and sale of a wide variety of new, overhauled and repaired engine and airframe parts and components to its airline customers. The Government and Defense Services business activities are conducted through AAR Parts Trading and AAR Airlift Group, which provides specialized products and services to support national defense, homeland security and humanitarian aid operations. The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul segment provides major airframe maintenance inspection and overhaul, painting services, line maintenance, airframe modifications, structural repairs, avionic service and installation, exterior and interior refurbishment and engineering services and support for many types of commercial and military aircraft. The Structures and Systems segment include design, manufacture and repair of airdrop and other transportation pallets and a wide variety of containers and shelters used in support of military and humanitarian tactical deployment activities. The company was founded by Ira A. Eichner in 1951 and is headquartered in Wood Dale, IL.