GlobeNewswire Inc | Sep 1, 2020 04:05PM EDT

September 01, 2020

BERKSHIRE, England, Sept. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR (NYSE: AIR) subsidiary Airinmar, the top global independent provider of component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions, signed a new services agreement with low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines.

Airinmar will provide a full suite of support services covering both aircraft warranty and value engineering. Warranty management services will cover the identification, claim and recovery of the multiple airframe, engine and component warranty entitlements provided by Airbus and its suppliers. Value engineering support will include cost oversight services to assure compliance with Frontiers contracted component repairs and minimize component flight-hour out-of-scope repair charges. The services will complement Frontiers current materials management activities and focus on maximizing the recovery of Frontiers warranty entitlements and reducing the cost of component repair.

Airinmars effective warranty management and value engineering services, combined with its ability to customize solutions, will support us by providing more efficient management of our maintenance spend on our growing fleet while achieving our high levels of operational performance, said Trevor Stedke, Frontier Airlines Senior Vice President of Operations. Airinmars delivery of cost savings and credit recovery aligns with our mission of providing Low Fares Done Right across America.

We are excited to provide our services and deliver results to the largest A320neo operator in the U.S. said Matt Davies, Airinmar General Manager. With 100 aircraft in service and a further 160 on order, we are proud to contribute to Frontiers growth and success over the coming years.

For more information on Airinmars industry-leading warranty solutions, click here.

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About AARAAR is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AARs Aviation Services include Parts Supply; OEM Solutions; Integrated Solutions; and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services. AARs Expeditionary Services include Mobility Systems operations. Additional information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.

About AirinmarAirinmar has supported airlines, MROs, OEMs, helicopter operators and military programs for more than 35 years through the delivery of its tailored component repair and warranty management support services, which deliver reduced repair expenditure, improved component availability and enhance operational efficiencies. Airinmar is a subsidiary of global aviation aftermarket leader AAR (NYSE:AIR).

About Frontier AirlinesFrontier Airlines is committed to Low Fares Done Right. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates 100 A320 family aircraft and has the largest A320neo fleet in the U.S., delivering the highest level of noise reduction and fuel-efficiency, compared to previous models. The use of these aircraft, Frontiers seating configuration, weight-saving tactics and baggage process have all contributed to the airlines average of 43 percent fuel savings compared to other U.S. airlines (fuel savings is based on Frontier Airlines 2019 fuel consumption per seat-mile compared to the weighted average of major U.S. airlines), which makes Frontier the most fuel-efficient U.S. airlines. More information about Frontiers green commitments are available at FlyFrontier.com/Green. With 160 new Airbus planes on order, Frontier will continue to grow to deliver on the mission of providing affordable travel across America

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