AIR vs LSTR Comparison

AAR Corp offers a broad line of products and services to commercial and government aerospace customers and operates internationally. It is a diversified provider of services and products to the commercial aviation and government and defense markets, serving aircraft fleet operators, original equipment manufacturers, independent service providers, and domestic and foreign military customers. It operates through the Parts Supply, Repair, Engineering and Software, Government Solutions, and Legacy Commercial Programs segments. The Parts Supply segment mainly consists of new parts distribution and sales of used serviceable material, including aircraft, engine, and airframe parts and components (USM), and generates the maximum revenue. It generates the maximum revenue from North America.

Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage. Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.