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John Holmes

Chief Executive Officer, President & Chairman of the Board, AAR CORP

Search every verified John Holmes interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. During AAR's third quarter fiscal 2020 earnings call on December 1, 2020, Holmes reported record quarterly sales of $553 million, up 4% year-over-year, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.67. He stated that the company had taken decisive action to exit one contract and restructure two others, resulting in a one-time charge of $24.7 million. Citing the effects of COVID-19 on the commercial airline market, Holmes announced the withdrawal of fiscal year 2020 guidance. He described steps the company was taking to align costs with decreasing demand, including a hiring freeze, reductions in executive compensation, furloughs, and workforce reductions. Holmes noted that he had been in direct contact with members of Congress and the administration regarding potential support for the broader aviation industry, emphasizing the need to preserve heavy maintenance capability and the skilled workforce in the United States. In a September 2019 podcast, Holmes discussed AAR's workforce development initiatives, including a partnership with Chicago city colleges to launch an aviation-focused transportation campus. He described AAR as the largest supplier of used airframe and engine parts globally and said the company had shifted from a subcontractor to a prime contractor on U.S. government contracts, applying commercial best practices to government offerings. Holmes stated that the company was positioning itself to support both existing fleets and next-generation aircraft as they mature, and that consolidation in the industry could create aftermarket support opportunities for AAR.

Recent appearances

  • AAR CEO John Holmes goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer

    January 06, 2026 · 📺 CNBC Television

    AAR Chairman, President, and CEO John Holmes joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, working with the U.S. government, its relationship with Boeing and Airbus, and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in bu…

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  • AAR Corp (AIR) Q4 FY 2025 Earnings Call

    July 17, 2025 · 📺 Fyfull

    AAR Corp (NYSE: AIR), a global aviation services provider, capped off FY 2025 with a blockbuster Q4, marking record sales, improved margins, and strategic momentum across its core segments: *Sales:* \$754.5 million (+15% YoY), including organic growth of 12% in core aviation services, fueled by strong demand in both commercial and government markets ([aarcorp.com][1]). *GAAP net income:* \$34 million (\$0.95/share), compared to \$9.1 million (\$0.26/share) in Q4 FY2024; *Adjusted EPS:* \$1.16 (+32% YoY) ([aarcorp.com][1]). *Adjusted EBITDA:* \$91 million (+19%), with an EBITDA margin of 12.4%…

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  • AIR Stock | AAR Corp Q2 2022 Earnings Call

    December 27, 2021 · 📺 AlphaStreet

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  • AIR Stock | AAR Corp Q1 2021 Earnings Call

    September 25, 2020 · 📺 AlphaStreet

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  • AAR Corp AIR CEO John Holmes on Q3 2020 Results

    March 31, 2020 · 📺 Daily Earnings Calls

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  • Securing the Future of Aviation Maintenance with AAR Corp. CEO John Holmes

    August 09, 2019 · 📺 Aerospace Executive Podcast

    The macro-trends of society are making it increasingly difficult to build a skilled aviation workforce. John Holmes, CEO of AAR ...

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