Air Industries Announces New $3.5 Million Long Term Agreement with Sikorsky.

BAY SHORE, N.Y. -- Air Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB: AIRI), an integrated manufacturer of precision components and provider of supply chain services for the aerospace and defense industry, today announced that its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Air Industries Machining Corp. (AIM), has received a $3.5 million order from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The award is in the form of a long term general purchase agreement. This agreement calls for AIM to manufacture flight control mixer assemblies for retrofitting programs relating to Sikorsky's CH-53E and S-80M[TM] helicopters.

"AIM continues to be one of the largest suppliers of flight safety components to Sikorsky for BLACK HAWK helicopters and is actively participating and bidding on projects relating to other Sikorsky helicopter platforms," said Peter Rettaliata, Chief Executive Office of Air Industries Group. "The long term agreement announced today represents additional requirements over and above the total of $75 million in long term general purchase agreements between Sikorsky and Air Industries that were announced in 2007 for the BLACK HAWK helicopter as well as other order announcements made subsequent to that time."

The S-80[TM] helicopter, an international variant of the MH-53E, is in service with the Japan Defense Agency. The domestic version of this aircraft, assigned to U.S. Navy Helicopter Mine Countermeasures squadrons, specializes in mine-sweeping missions. The helicopter is outfitted with enlarged fuel sponsons, provides long-range fleet support, and can tirelessly plumb the world's strategic waterways, detecting every known type of mine. Also known as the SEA DRAGON helicopter, it is equipped with the latest mine-sweeping systems, using mechanical, magnetic and acoustic sweep gear and minehunting sonar to clear vital shipping lanes. The helicopter platform also performs the U.S. Navy's vertical onboard delivery (VOD) mission, transporting heavy equipment to and from ships.

According to Sikorsky, for more than two decades the CH-53E (SUPER STALLION[TM]) has been the most capable and most powerful marine heavy-lift helicopter in the world. Used by the United States Marine Corps, the three-engine CH-53E is also the largest marine helicopter in operation. It is deployed from Marine Corps amphibious assault ships to transport personnel and equipment, and to carry external (sling) loads.

ABOUT SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial and military uses. Sikorsky's products have been saving lives since 1944, when a Sikorsky performed the world's first helicopter rescue mission. The company's long commitment to safety and innovation is reflected in its mission statement: "We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere...every time([TM])."

Sikorsky's BLACK HAWK helicopter derivatives serve in 25 governments around the world in a diverse range of missions such as combat assault, peacekeeping, border patrol, drug interdiction, disaster relief and medical evacuation. The legendary BLACK HAWK is the first choice for military operations worldwide. More than 2,800 S-70 and H-60 variants have accumulated more than five million flight hours for the United States military and Sikorsky's international customers.

Based in Stratford, Connecticut, Sikorsky has major facilities in other Connecticut locations as well as in Alabama, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, and in Poland. Sikorsky employs approximately 13,000 worldwide.

ABOUT AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP, INC.

Air Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB: AIRI) is an integrated manufacturer of precision components and provider of supply chain services for the aerospace and defense industry. The Company has over 35 years of experience in the industry and has developed leading positions in several important markets that have significant barriers to entry. With embedded relationships with many leading aerospace and defense prime contractors, the Company designs and manufactures structural parts and assemblies that focus on flight safety, including landing gear, arresting gear, engine mounts and flight controls. Air Industries Group also provides sheet metal fabrication, tube bending, and welding services, as well as distributing specialty metals that are a critical component in the aerospace supply chain. Information on the Company and its products may be found online at www.airindustriesgroup.com.

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