Gloucester-based Ontic expands partnership with AAR through new agreements

AAR CORP, an aviation services provider, has signed multiple long-term distribution agreements with Gloucester-based Ontic, bolstering their defence and commercial partnerships.

These agreements aim to enhance service offerings for both the U.S. government and global commercial customers.

The first defence agreement sees AAR extending its support to the U.S. government by including T55 engine components for the CH-47 helicopter.

Another agreement adds parts for platforms like the C-130, H-60, and E-2D, boosting Ontic offerings for direct sales to the U.S. government by over 33 per cent.

The third agreement extends an existing contract for the distribution of a thrust vector actuation systems motor made by Ontic.

AAR and Ontic have also secured a long-term global exclusive commercial agreement for parts used in multi-channel satellite communication systems across various platforms.

These new agreements are set to enhance AAR's product range and leverage Ontic's global presence to reduce lead times and increase parts availability for customers.

Brian Sartain, Chief Operating Officer at Ontic, said: "This is the continuation of a strategic relationship for our two companies and offers our customers greater availability by adding these new parts to our distribution partnership with AAR.

"These additions to our agreement mean our customers will benefit from reduced lead times for parts, smoother supply chain management, and more efficient operational planning."

Frank Landrio, AAR's Senior Vice President of Distribution, commented: "AAR is pleased to expand our longstanding partnership with Ontic through additional multi-year distribution agreements.

"This strategic partnership aligns AAR's global sales expertise, strategic footprint, and contracting strengths with Ontic's engineering experience to benefit our shared defence and commercial customers."