AAR Corp.
Type	Public Incorporated
Founded	1951
Headquarters	Wood Dale, Illinois (United States)
Key people	David P. Storch (President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board); Ira A. Eichner (Founder)
Industry	Aviation
Products	aircraft parts supply and repair; aircraft maintenance and storage; cargo systems; aircraft sales and leasing
Revenue	$US 1.061 Billion (2007)
Employees	3,900 (2007)
Website	http://www.aarcorp.com/

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The company employs approximately 3,500 people in 34 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
• landing gears repair and overhaul
• wheels and brakes
• 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.