AAR Aircraft Services – Miami Pledges $250,000 to Overtown Youth Center in Southern Florida

31 Oct AAR Aircraft Services – Miami Pledges $250,000 to Overtown Youth Center in Southern Florida

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For Immediate Release

Four-Year Commitment Includes Mentoring and Training for STEM Careers

Miami, October, 2013 — Providing new evidence of its commitment to continuing STEM education, AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) pledged a $250,000 gift to Overtown Youth Center in Miami. The donation is part of a new, four-year partnership with the youth center to create project-based learning activities sparking students’ interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM).   

The program is currently in development and could include internship opportunities for the center’s college-bound high school students and ongoing initiatives during their college years.

“AAR has taken a leadership role in actively engaging students and introducing them to all types of aviation career opportunities,” said Pastor Lopez, Vice President and General Manager, AAR Landing Gear Services. “The partnership with OYC is an important part of AAR’s long-term commitment to the Miami-Dade community.”

In 2012, AAR was recognized as “Corporate Business of the Year” from the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce for its public-private partnerships with the Chamber and City Year Miami to mentor at-risk high school students and introduce them to a range of careers in aviation.

AAR, a leading provider of products and services to the worldwide aviation, aerospace and defense industries, employs more than 1,300 people in Miami-Dade County, with operations in Medley and at Miami International Airport.

About AAR

AAR is a global aerospace and defense contractor that employs more than 6,000 people in 17 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial, government and defense customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Technology Products. AAR’s services include inventory management and parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; and expeditionary airlift. AAR’s products include cargo systems and containers; mobility systems and shelters; advanced aerostructures; and command and control systems. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.

About Overtown Youth Center
Overtown Youth Center’s (OYC) mission is to inspire, empower, and enrich the lives of youth and families in Overtown. On a daily basis, we strive to transform the lives of young people by providing an array of services ranging from academic support and enrichment opportunities to meaningful life skill lessons/activities. Our team is dedicated and committed to providing children with countless opportunities to maximize their potential!  We strive to bridge educational, social and emotional gaps for youth growing up in a challenging community. For more information about the Overtown Youth Center visit www.overtownyouth.org or contact 9305) 349-1204 x.228

Contact: Shawn Taylor at 312-371-6260 or email editor@aarcorp.com.

This press release contains certain statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on beliefs of Company management, as well as assumptions and estimates based on information currently available to the Company, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated, including those factors discussed under Item 1A, entitled “Risk Factors”, included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize adversely, or should underlying assumptions or estimates prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described. These events and uncertainties are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many are beyond the Company’s control. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. For additional information, see the comments included in AAR’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.