AAR Corp. has been selected by the U.S. Army to provide 75 cargo handling systems for CH-47 (Chinook) helicopters. The systems will be manufactured by AAR's Cargo Systems division in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Delivery is scheduled to begin in October 2008 and be completed by April 2010. The contract includes two option years, during which the Army can order 75 additional cargo-handling systems each year.

The CH-47 Chinook is a twin-engine, tandem rotor helicopter used to transport ground forces, supplies, ammunition and other battle-critical cargo in support of combat, contingency and humanitarian relief operations. AAR is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the current CH-47 cargo system that has been in service since 1982.

AAR is a provider of products and services to the aerospace and defense industry.

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