AAR Signs Agreement with Ontic for Support of Military MRO Business

Ontic, a BBA Aviation company and the aerospace industry’s leading provider of ‘Extended Life Solutions’ for OEM legacy products, has appointed AAR as its authorized inventory management partner and exclusive distributor in support of Ontic UK’s Military MRO business. This business includes a variety of repair and overhaul services for a portfolio of legacy avionics parts servicing the military market, including electromechanical, barometric, gyroscopes and electronics products. Key platforms include the BAE Hawk aircraft; Leonardo Sea King and AW101 helicopters; Lockheed C-130 transports; Boeing F-15 and V22; and the Tornado.

“This partnership with AAR represents a great strategic fit for Ontic, with both organizations being very closely aligned in their approach to delivering the highest customer service levels,” said Matthew Pritchard, Ontic’s UK Site Director. “We believe our military MRO customers will be pleased with the increased level of service they receive as a consequence of this relationship with AAR. As Ontic continues to grow, I’m confident that our partnership will expand as we look to deliver extended life solutions to our customers and OEM partners.”

“We are delighted with our appointment as Ontic's authorized inventory management partner and exclusive distributor for their military MRO business,” said AAR’s Tim Driscoll, Vice President and General Manager of OEM Solutions. “We look forward to working with Ontic to provide our mutual customers with the parts they need, when they need them.”