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AAR and Collins Extend Deicing Distribution Agreement
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: MRO provider serves general aviation, commercial aviation, and defense customers
Word Count: 162
MRO provider AAR and Collins Aerospace have signed a multi-year extension of their global distribution agreement covering Collins’ Goodrich deicing and specialty systems product line. AAR’s global logistics network serves general aviation, commercial aviation, and defense markets.
The Goodrich products include pneumatic deicing boots, electrothermal deicing systems, propeller deicers, and potable water systems.
AAR’s services to the aviation industry and OEMs include just-in-time delivery of factory-new parts, designated engineering representative repairs, extending sales reach into challenging regions, explaining “competitive PMA pricing and perceived technical differences,” and maximizing “reach and market share with U.S. and foreign governments/defenses," according to AAR.
“AAR is proud to continue delivering availability, responsiveness, and technical support to the wide range of customers who rely on Collins Aerospace Goodrich deicing solutions,” said Frank Landrio, AAR’s senior v-p of distribution. “Our execution and ability to gain market share have resulted in tremendous growth of this product line.”