AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that Jennifer L. Vogel has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Vogel was most recently Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of Continental Airlines, Inc. in Houston.

“We are very pleased to welcome Jennifer to our Board of Directors,” said David P. Storch, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AAR. “Jennifer is a highly successful executive with significant experience in the aviation industry. We look forward to her contributions.”

Ms. Vogel, 54, serves on the Board of Directors of Virgin America, a U.S. airline that provides scheduled air travel in the continental U.S. and Mexico, and American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray inspection systems. She is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa.

About AAR

AAR is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 4,500 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial aviation and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; and component repair. AAR’s Expeditionary Services include airlift operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.