AAR CORP has announced a significant agreement with United Airlines to extend their existing airframe MRO services relationship through 2030.
AAR CORP., a prominent provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has announced a significant agreement with United Airlines to extend their existing airframe MRO services relationship through 2030. The agreement also includes an expansion of AAR’s heavy maintenance commitments to support United’s growing fleet.
As part of the agreement, AAR will increase its dedicated airframe narrow-body capacity to provide United Airlines with a minimum of 10 lines of maintenance support across AAR’s MRO facilities in Miami, Florida, and Rockford, Illinois. To accommodate the additional workload, AAR will construct a new three-bay hangar adjacent to its existing nine-bay facility at Miami International Airport, pending approval by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners. The construction costs for the new hangar are expected to be reimbursed by Miami-Dade County.
“United and AAR have enjoyed a long, successful relationship based on AAR’s reputation for safety, quality, and reliability,” said Mike Arata, Managing Director of Base Maintenance, United Airlines. “Expanding our relationship with AAR is an important step in building out our internal and external long-term heavy maintenance footprint to meet the demand for our growing fleet,” he further added.
The expanded maintenance commitment from United Airlines is projected to create more than 250 new AAR jobs in the Miami and Rockford communities. This move is not only expected to grow revenue for Miami International Airport but also strengthen AAR’s workforce development efforts to build a best-in-class team. AAR aims to hire a diverse and highly-skilled workforce to efficiently support the additional workload and enhance its reputation for safety, quality, and reliability.
“We are very excited to extend and expand our heavy maintenance support of United Airlines. This new agreement drives an increase in our MRO footprint, which we expect will create hundreds of career opportunities that will benefit the aviation industry and the Miami and Rockford communities,” said Chris Jessup, Chief Commercial Officer, AAR.
The partnership between United Airlines and AAR has been successful for an extended period, built on AAR’s strong track record in the aviation industry. The new agreement reflects United’s confidence in AAR’s capabilities and reliability in delivering quality MRO services. Expanding their relationship is a strategic step for United Airlines to meet the demands of its growing fleet, and AAR is well-positioned to provide the necessary maintenance support.
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In conclusion, AAR’s extended partnership with United Airlines is a significant milestone that reaffirms AAR’s position as a trusted provider of aviation services and MRO solutions. The expansion of their MRO footprint and the creation of job opportunities demonstrate AAR’s commitment to excellence and continuous growth in the aviation industry. As both companies work together, they will continue to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality maintenance services to support United’s growing fleet and strengthen the aviation industry’s workforce.
