AAR Signs New Agreement with Otto Instrument Service

The deal expands AAR's distribution portfolio in the business aviation market.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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AAR CORP., a leading provider of aviation services, has signed a new agreement with Otto Instrument Service to sell and support the LASEREF IV inertial reference system product line. The agreement reinforces AAR's strategy to broaden its OEM distribution portfolio serving the business aviation market.

Why it matters

This deal allows AAR to strengthen its position as a premier global distributor and expand its reach into the business aviation market. The collaboration combines Otto's expertise with AAR's global supply-chain capabilities, distribution infrastructure, and customer-support services.

The details

Under the agreement, AAR will ensure availability and rapid global deployment of the LASEREF IV system, an essential avionics unit installed on a range of business aircraft, for replacement and upgrade. The partnership aims to enhance availability, logistics, and technical support for operators upgrading to the latest technology.

  • The agreement was signed on February 26, 2026.

The players

AAR CORP.

A leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs.

Otto Instrument Service

A leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial, cargo, air transport (ATR), business general aviation (BGA), military, and fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft operators worldwide.

Frank Landrio

AAR's Senior Vice President of Distribution.

Chuck Farley

Otto Instrument Service's Vice President of Sales and Contracts.

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What they’re saying

“This agreement further strengthens AAR's position as a premier global distributor and expands access into the business aviation market.”

— Frank Landrio, AAR's Senior Vice President of Distribution

“AAR's global footprint and proven performance in avionics logistics make them an ideal distributor for this system. Together, we can deliver faster, more efficient support for business and general aviation customers worldwide.”

— Chuck Farley, Otto Instrument Service's Vice President of Sales and Contracts

What’s next

The agreement is expected to enhance availability, logistics, and technical support for operators upgrading to the latest LASEREF IV avionics technology.

The takeaway

This partnership allows AAR to further strengthen its position as a leading global distributor in the aviation services market, particularly in the business aviation segment, by leveraging Otto Instrument Service's expertise and AAR's extensive distribution capabilities.