AAR : Airinmar Signs Repair Cycle Management Agreement with Azul Airline

Airinmar Signs Repair Cycle Management Agreement with Azul Airline

January 29, 2018

BERKSHIRE, England, January 29, 2018 - Airinmar, a global leader in the provision of intelligent component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions for commercial and defense customers, has signed a 3-year agreement with Azul, one of the leading airlines in Brazil, to enhance its supply chain management and performance.

'We are delighted and proud that Azul has selected Airinmar to be an integral part of its strategy to enhance its supply chain management to meet the demands of a rapidly growing airline,' said Mike Humphreys, President, Airinmar. 'Our new partnership with Azul adds a well-respected customer to our growing airline customer base as we look to grow our business in South America.'

'Airinmar's unique services and collaborative approach are the perfect fit for helping Azul maintain our leading position in this competitive market,' said Cesar Okajima, Supply Chain Director, Azul. 'Optimising our supply chain and decreasing costs will support our airline's continued growth.'

About Azul

The fastest-growing airline in Brazil, Azul has the largest airline network in the country in terms of cities served, with service to more than 100 destinations and 792 daily flights. Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL) is the largest airline in Brazil by number of cities served. With an operating fleet of 122 aircraft and more than 10,000 crewmembers, the company has a network of 223 non-stop routes as of December 31, 2017. Among awards received in 2017, Azul was elected third-best airline in the world by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice and best low-cost carrier in South America for the seventh consecutive time by Skytrax. Azul also ranked as most on-time airline in Brazil and most on-time low-cost carrier in the Americas in 2017, according to OAG's Punctuality League, the industry's most comprehensive annual ranking of on-time performance. For more information visit www.voeazul.com.br/ir.

About Airinmar

Airinmar offers a wide range of repair management support services that reduce component repair expenditure and enhance component availability. The leading dedicated repair management solutions provider in the world, Airinmar has supported airlines, MROs, OEMs and military operations for more than 30 years through the integration of its proprietary systems, engineering expertise and supply management solutions. Airinmar is a subsidiary of global aviation aftermarket leader AAR (NYSE: AIR).

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About AAR

AAR is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 5,000 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial aviation and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR's Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; engineering services and component repair. AAR's Expeditionary Services include airlift operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.

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