AAR has signed an extension and expansion of its V2500 engine component distribution agreement with Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd. (SPP).
Under the agreement, AAR has extended its exclusive agreement to distribute the V2500 pneumatic starter and starter control valve on behalf of SPP for the life of the program. The contract also expands AAR’s exclusive distributorship with the addition of all V2500 starter/valve subcomponents.
“AAR is proud to expand and extend our support of Sumitomo Precision Products on this critical engine component,” said Paige Immordino, AAR’s vice president of distribution – commercial. “We continuously explore opportunities to simplify the supply chain for our customers. By expanding this agreement to include global piece part support, we can serve as a designated source for their V2500 pneumatic starter and starter control valve needs.”
“This relationship enables us to better serve V2500 operators and repair facilities through compressed lead times, 24/7 AOG support, and global stocking locations,” said Kenro Itakura, executive vice president, GM of Aerospace Division. “AAR has been a valued partner to Sumitomo Precision Products since 2017, and we are pleased to extend our distribution relationship through this agreement.”