AAR to supply Unison products to Kansas Aviation

WOOD DALE — AAR has been selected to provide Unison parts and support for Kansas Aviation of Independence. The one-year agreement is expected to generate approximately $1 million in supplied parts.

The program will be managed by AAR Distribution, which recently became the exclusive global aftermarket distributor for Unison products. The KAI program consists of supplying repair kits for turbine engine exciters, factory new exciters and various hardware to support KAI’s overhaul activities.

“AAR developed a custom solution to meet KAI’s requirements for its Unison products by leveraging our expertise and newly established inventory position,” said John Holmes, division president, AAR Allen Asset Management. “KAI is one of the leading engine accessory overhaul and repair facilities in North America and we are excited about our new relationship and look forward to demonstrating our abilities as a trusted supply chain partner over the next year.”

KAI specializes in the overhaul and repair of engine accessories on many aviation engines. KAI provides exceptional quality and world-leading turn times to facilities and aircraft operators.

“We are very pleased with our new partnership with AAR Distribution and their commitment to supporting the Unison product line,” said Toby Lavine, president of Kansas Aviation of Independence,

AAR is a provider of value-added products and services to the worldwide aerospace and government and defense industries.