AAR and Woodward Sign Multi-year Commercial Distribution Agreement

April 22, 2026

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has signed a multi-year commercial distribution agreement with Woodward, a world leader in the design and manufacture of aerospace and industrial controls.

Under the agreement, AAR will serve as the preferred distributor of Woodward high-demand consumable parts, including fuel filters, gaskets, and seals, for the CFM LEAP*, GEnx, and CF34 engines, direct to commercial airlines. These parts are critical to ensuring optimal engine performance and reliability and represent some of the highest-demand components in commercial aviation today.

This agreement expands an existing relationship: AAR has distributed Woodward parts to the defense market, and this agreement extends that proven channel into commercial aviation. For customers, that means direct access to Woodward components through AAR’s global warehouse network, with faster delivery and reliable support, including in Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations.

“Customers depend on commercial engine consumables to keep these engines running reliably, and getting those parts quickly is critical,” said Jacob Roush, Vice President Sales and Marketing for Woodward. “AAR’s global reach and proven distribution track record make them the right partner to put Woodward parts where airlines need them, when they need them.”

“This new agreement recognizes AAR’s success in distributing Woodward parts to the defense market and Woodward’s confidence in our ability to deliver the same results to the commercial aviation market. We are excited to expand our parts offerings for these critical high-growth engines,” said Frank Landrio, AAR’s Senior Vice President of Distribution.

Source : AAR Corporation