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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-048512"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AIR"
cik: "0000001750"
company_name: "AAR CORP"
filed_at: "2026-04-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T04:13:05.522124+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AAR completes acquisition of Aircraft Reconfig Technologies for $35M cash

## Summary
- Acquired Aircraft Reconfig Technologies (ART) from ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions for $35M cash, subject to post-closing adjustments.
- ART specializes in passenger aircraft reconfiguration; deal adds FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) to AAR's Engineering Services.
- ODA enables AAR to issue supplemental type certificates and Parts Manufacturer Approval without third-party reliance.
- Transaction was announced on December 17, 2025, and closed on April 24, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-048512
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AIR
- cik: 0000001750
- company_name: AAR CORP
- filed_at: 2026-04-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1750/000110465926048512/0001104659-26-048512-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1750/000110465926048512/tm2612515d1_8k.htm

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