Talk:AAR Corp.

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BetacommandBot (talk) 13:05, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

Heavy Hammer label?

Sorry, but that "Advertisement" label on the article page appears to be a heavy hammer to fix something that appears to read like a company brochure. Yeah, it needs work and some links, etc. Hopefully, I'll be back to help out.--TGC55 (talk) 17:58, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

Neutral Point of View

The paragraph below appears to have an undue level of prominence that is not in keeping with Wikipedia's Neutral Point of View content policy. There is also repetition with the later part of the article. The description of the company's products, services, market position, customers would be more appropriate at that level of prominence in the article. The paragraph below may be appropriate in a later, separate section.

Excerpt from current article: "During the first Trump administration, AAR quadrupled its lobbying expenditures. The company spent large sums at Trump-owned properties with the intent to get Trump to view the company more favorably. From the time Trump took office until October 2020, AAR obtained 10 new federal contracts worth a total of $1.35 billion. In December 2024, AAR paid a $55 million settlement in relation to an investigation by the U.S. Justice Department and SEC over schemes to bribe Nepalese and South African officials." ~2026-30550-2 (talk) 03:47, 15 January 2026 (UTC)

COI edit request: duplicated Trump-era lobbying content

COI disclosure: I work for AAR Corp. and am requesting review by an uninvolved editor.

Request regarding duplicated and outdated Trump‑era lobbying content (WP:UNDUE / WP:RECENTISM / WP:SYNTH)

I’d like to request review of two separate paragraphs in the article that repeat the same Trump‑era lobbying narrative using nearly identical wording and the same source. Both passages describe lobbying activity and federal contracts between 2017 and October 2020.

The presence of this material twice gives disproportionate editorial weight to a single, time‑limited period and amplifies it through repetition. This is especially problematic because the content is entirely bounded by the first Trump administration and has not been updated to reflect subsequent years, despite the company’s continued operations and government business after 2020.

In addition, the repeated statement that spending at Trump‑owned properties was done “with the intent to get Trump to view the company more favorably” appears to attribute motive unless that phrasing is explicitly stated by the cited source. If not directly supported by the source, this risks editorial synthesis rather than neutral description.

Given the duplication, the age of the material, and the emphasis created by repeating it in multiple places, I respectfully request that an uninvolved editor consider:

• Removing one of the duplicated paragraphs entirely, and

• Substantially reducing or removing the remaining Trump‑era lobbying content on the grounds that it represents outdated, time‑limited information that currently receives undue weight relative to its long‑term significance in reliable sources, or  
• If retained at all, condensing it to a single, neutral, factual sentence without inferred intent, so that it does not dominate the article through repetition or emphasis.

Thank you for reviewing. AAR CORP. Editor (talk) 19:53, 16 February 2026 (UTC)

Partly done The proposed changes are removing content that is well-cited or where sources exist. The material on lobbying is well sourced (by several New York Times articles). In particular, the NYT wrote in regard to AAR's expenditures: "All were intended, the lobbyist said, to encourage the president to view the company favorably".

However, I did remove the duplication from lede (it did not belong there in any case). Fiske (talk) 19:37, 18 March 2026 (UTC)

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COI edit request: update financials table and CEO title

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COI disclosure: I work for AAR Corp. and am requesting review by an uninvolved editor.

Request to update financials table and CEO title

1. Update CEO title in infobox

The infobox currently lists John M. Holmes as “President & CEO.” His correct current title is **Chairman, President and CEO**.

Source (Aerospace Industries Association): https://www.aia-aerospace.org/personnel/john-m-holmes/

Request:

• Update the “Key people” field to reflect: **John M. Holmes – Chairman, President and CEO**

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2. Add FY2024 and FY2025 financials to the table

The article’s financials table does not yet include the two most recent fiscal years. The company’s SEC filings provide the updated figures.

• • FY2025 (Form 10-K):**

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1750/000141057825001475/air-20250531x10k.htm

• • FY2024 financials:**

https://cdn.kscope.io/02d16761daff8f98931da40c46f10009.html

Below are the requested additions, using the same format as the existing table. All figures are in millions.

FY2025

• Net sales: **$2,780.5**  
• Operating income: **$185.2**  
• Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: **$0.35**  
• Working capital: **$955.9**  
• Total assets: **$2,844.6**  
• Total debt: **$997**  
• Stockholders’ equity: **$1,211.6**

FY2024

• Net sales: **$2,318.9**  
• Operating income: **$129.2**  
• Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: **$1.29**  
• Working capital: **$922.7**  
• Total assets: **$2,770**  
• Total debt: **$997**  
• Stockholders’ equity: **$1,189.8**

These updates are factual, sourced directly from SEC filings, and maintain the existing table structure. Thank you for reviewing. AAR CORP. Editor (talk) 20:10, 16 February 2026 (UTC)

COI edit request: restructure article, remove outdated content, add acquisitions/operations/software updates, and correct company capitalization

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COI disclosure: I work for AAR CORP. and am requesting review by an uninvolved editor.

== Request to restructure article, remove outdated content, add updated operational and acquisition information, and correct company capitalization ==

I would like to request several improvements to the structure and content of the AAR CORP. article. These changes are intended to improve clarity, reduce undue weight in the History section, and update the article with reliably sourced, recent information.

These requests are grouped by topic for ease of review.

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=== 1. Correct capitalization of the company name ===

Throughout the article, the company name appears as “AAR Corp.” The correct stylization is **AAR CORP.** (all caps, with a period).

Request:  

• Update all instances of “AAR Corp.” to **AAR CORP.**

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=== 2. Remove outdated content from the History section ===

The following sentence appears in the History section:

“AAR organized its Aircraft Turbine Center, Inc. in 1979 after future CEO David P. Storch, Eichner's son-in-law, joined the company.”

This information is no longer relevant to the company’s present operations and is not discussed in recent reliable sources. Requesting removal.

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=== 3. Expand the “Operations” section ===

Much of the article’s non-historical content is currently placed in the History section. To improve structure and align with common Wikipedia organization for company articles, I request expanding the **Operations** section.

Proposed neutral content, supported by reliable sources:

AAR CORP. provides three primary categories of services to commercial and government aviation customers:

• **Parts:** Sales of new and used aviation parts.  

  Source: https://aviationweek.com/mro/supply-chain/aar-continues-strong-parts-supply-momentum

• **Repairs:** Heavy/airframe maintenance and component repair services.  

  Source: same as above

• **Software:** Aviation maintenance and planning software solutions.  

  Source: https://aviationweek.com/mro/emerging-technologies/aar-buys-second-mro-software-provider

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=== 4. Add subsections under Operations ===

==== Workforce development initiatives ====

AAR CORP. has developed a large-scale skilled workforce pipeline through partnerships with schools and training programs.  

Source: https://aviationweek.com/mro/workforce-training/aar-expands-school-partnerships-boost-mro-workforce…

==== Safety and regulatory compliance ====

AAR CORP. was the first independent MRO to implement a corporate-wide Safety Management System (SMS) program approved by the FAA.  

Source: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2022-07-27/aar-secures-faa-nod-corporate-wide-sms

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=== 5. Add new section: “Software portfolio” ===

AAR CORP. has expanded its software offerings through acquisitions.

Proposed content:

• In 2023, AAR CORP. acquired Trax, a provider of aviation maintenance and engineering software.  

  Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/aar-corp-air-acquires-trax-115011971.html

• In 2025, AAR CORP. acquired Aerostrat, a maintenance planning software company.  

  Source: https://avitrader.com/2025/08/13/aar-acquires-aerostrat-to-boost-maintenance-planning-software/

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=== 6. Add new section: “Acquisitions and growth” ===

To reduce the size of the History section and group related content, I request creating a new **Acquisitions and growth** section.

Proposed content:

• In 2024, AAR CORP. acquired Triumph Product Support.  

  Source: https://www.govconwire.com/articles/aar-closes-purchase-of-triumph-groups-product-support-business

• In 2025, AAR CORP. acquired ADI American Distributors.  

  Source: https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft-maintenance-technology/mros-repair-shops/press-release/553193…

• The following two paragraphs currently in the History section could be moved into this new section for better organization:

  “On November 3, 2025, AAR and HAECO Americas… [existing text].”  

  “In December 2025, it was announced that AAR had entered into an agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies… [existing text].”

• In 2026, AAR CORP. completed a major facility expansion in Oklahoma City, reflecting continued organic growth.  

  Source: https://aviationweek.com/mro/aircraft-propulsion/aar-opens-new-oklahoma-city-hangar-amid-continued-…

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These changes would improve the article’s structure, reduce undue weight in the History section, correct the company’s name, and provide a more accurate and up-to-date overview of AAR CORP.’s operations and growth. Thank you for reviewing. AAR CORP. Editor (talk) 20:50, 16 February 2026 (UTC)

COI edit request: Add information about AAR CORP. launching Airvoyant

Hello, I am disclosing a conflict of interest because I am associated with AAR CORP. and therefore will not edit the article directly. I am requesting that an uninvolved editor review the following proposed addition regarding the company’s launch of its new AI‑based procurement platform, Airvoyant. Proposed addition (for the “History” or “Products and services” section): AAR CORP. launched Airvoyant, an agentic AI‑based parts procurement platform designed to streamline sourcing and improve supply‑chain efficiency. The platform uses artificial intelligence to automate procurement workflows and support decision‑making in parts purchasing. Source: Aviation Week — “AAR Launches Agentic AI-Based Parts Procurement Platform” https://aviationweek.com/mro/supply-chain/aar-launches-agentic-ai-based-parts-procurement-platform This is a reliable, independent industry source. Please let me know if any adjustments are needed to meet Wikipedia’s style or sourcing requirements. Thank you to any editor who can review this request. — AAR CORP. Editor (talk) 19:10, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

COI edit request: Update AAR CORP. logo to new branding

Hello, I am disclosing a conflict of interest because I am associated with AAR CORP., so I will not edit the article directly. I am requesting assistance from an uninvolved editor to update the company logo in the article’s infobox. AAR CORP. has introduced new corporate branding, including an updated official logo. I would like to request that the current logo be replaced with the new version. Updated logo file (official source): https://www.aarcorp.com/globalassets/7.-newsroom/media-resources/images/logos/aar_296_rgb_full-color.png If needed, I can provide the logo in additional formats or supply a statement confirming that the file can be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons under an appropriate license. Please let me know what is required. Thank you to any editor who can review and assist with this request. — AAR CORP. Editor (talk) 19:13, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

COI edit request: Update John M. Holmes title, company description, and financials table

COI disclosure: I work for AAR Corp. and am requesting review by an uninvolved editor.

Request to update CEO title, company description, and financials table

1. Update CEO title in infobox

The infobox currently lists John M. Holmes as "President & CEO." His current title is Chairman, President and CEO.

Source (Aerospace Industries Association): https://www.aia-aerospace.org/personnel/john-m-holmes/

Request:

• Update the "Key people" field to reflect: John M. Holmes – Chairman, President and CEO

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2. Update company description

AAR has publicly stated that it has repositioned its portfolio around three core areas: Parts, Repair, and Software. If editors believe it is appropriate, I would like to request that the article be updated to reflect this strategic focus.

Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/aar-outlines-disciplined-m-plan-201043945.html

Request:

• Consider updating the article's description of AAR's business portfolio to reflect its focus on Parts, Repair, and Software.

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3. Update financials table

The article's financials table does not yet include FY2026 data and should be updated to reflect the latest three fiscal years.

In addition to adding FY2026, this request updates the FY2025 and FY2024 entries and proposes the inclusion of a Net income row for all three fiscal years. Net income is a standard GAAP financial metric reported in the company's audited financial statements and would provide a more complete view of AAR's financial performance alongside the existing measures already included in the table.

Source (FY2026 Form 10-K): https://cdn.kscope.io/e8ca092eff427474254a23576b947eaf.html

Source (FY2025 Form 10-K): https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1750/000141057825001475/air-20250531x10k.htm

Source (FY2024 Form 10-K): https://cdn.kscope.io/02d16761daff8f98931da40c46f10009.html

Below are the requested additions and updates. All figures are in millions of U.S. dollars except diluted earnings per share, which is reported in dollars per share.

FY2026

• Net sales: **$3,308.0**
• Operating income: **$277.8**
• Net income: **$187.7**
• Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: **$4.86**
• Total assets: **$3,355.9**
• Total debt: **$900.7**
• Stockholders' equity: **$1,703.8**

FY2025

• Net sales: **$2,780.5**
• Operating income: **$185.2**
• Net income: **$12.5**
• Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: **$0.35**
• Total assets: **$2,844.6**
• Total debt: **$997.0**
• Stockholders' equity: **$1,211.6**

FY2024

• Net sales: **$2,318.9**
• Operating income: **$129.2**
• Net income: **$46.3**
• Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations: **$1.29**
• Total assets: **$2,770.0**
• Total debt: **$997.0**
• Stockholders' equity: **$1,189.8**

These updates are factual, sourced directly from the company's Form 10-K filings and other published sources, and maintain the existing financial table structure while adding the standard GAAP metric of net income. Thank you for reviewing. AAR CORP. Editor (talk) 16:50, 29 July 2026 (UTC)