AAR enters distribution agreement with AmSafe Bridport

Image courtesy AmSafe Bridport

Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR is a global aerospace and defence aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries.

Under this agreement, AAR will become the exclusive KC-46 and C-40 platform distributor for direct and indirect sales to the global defence and military aftermarket, including the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), United States Armed Services for fleet sustainment and foreign militaries, including the Japanese defence market. Additionally, bringing these product lines to AAR will enable intracompany coordination on government contracts supported by AAR’s Government Programs business, leading to enhanced customer service.

The contract also further diversifies AAR’s defence distribution portfolio to include cargo handling products.

Operating from headquarters in Bridport, Dorset, UK – with facilities across the US and Asia – AmSafe Bridport specialises in aerospace and defence safety restraint products, providing engineered textile restraint and protection solutions to ensure a safer aircraft environment, offering a global service with 24/7 AOG and aftermarket spares support. 

"We are delighted to partner with AAR on this exclusive distribution agreement," said Natalie Paul (above), AmSafe Bridport’s Senior Vice President, Sales and Engineering. "AmSafe Bridport brings proven safety and cargo handling solutions established on platforms like the KC-46 and C-40, while AAR’s extensive distribution network and in‑region support ensure those solutions are available to customers exactly when and where they’re needed. Together, we’re enhancing accessibility and service for defence operators worldwide."

"AAR is pleased to become an exclusive distributor of AmSafe Bridport products to the US and foreign defence market," said Frank Landrio, AAR’s Senior Vice President of Distribution. "This new, exclusive agreement expands our product offerings on the KC-46 and C-40 platforms. Coupling this with our value-added services enables us to provide an even more comprehensive suite of offerings."