Air Industries Senior Executive Appointed as President of New Welding Metallurgy Subsidiary.

BAY SHORE, N.Y. -- Air Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB: AIRI) (the "Company"), a holding company established to consolidate manufacturers, engineering integrators and specialized service providers to the aerospace/defense industry, today announced that Gary Settoducato has been appointed as President of its new Welding Metallurgy, Inc. subsidiary. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Settoducato had been a senior executive of Air Industries Machining Corp., the Company's primary operating subsidiary which forms the basis of its Contract Manufacturing Platform. Welding Metallurgy was acquired by Air Industries Group on August 27, 2007, to establish the Welding and Fabrication Platform.

"Welding Metallurgy is integral to our long term, synergistic growth strategy, and we are very pleased to have Gary, a proven industry veteran, lead this platform company for us," said Peter Rettaliata, Chief Executive Office of Air Industries Group. "Gary has thoroughly gained my respect during the tenure in which we worked alongside one another at Grumman Corp. as well as for nearly fifteen years at Air Industries. He has the perfect combination of manufacturing, information systems and customer development skills necessary to elevate our comprehensive integration services capabilities."

"The addition of Welding Metallurgy to the Air Industries Group allows us to provide a broader range of products to our customers, and strengthens our position as a burgeoning integration partner to aerospace prime contractors," said Mr. Settoducato. "As a result, we will become a more important link in the supply chain, and capable of capturing a larger share of the market from select customers. As a member of the Air Industries Group, Welding Metallurgy is poised for growth in today's strong aerospace market."

Gary Settoducato is an aerospace industry veteran of over 23 years,

including nearly 14 years with Air Industries. Beginning his career in the prestigious Grumman Aerospace Corporation PROFIT Program (Procurement Related Opportunities From Instructional Training), he has a proven track record of procurement and long-term contract administration for major military and commercial aircraft and heavy machinery programs. From middle management to executive level positions, Mr. Settoducato has amassed significant expertise in international offset negotiations, and development of information systems relating to supplier management/analysis, business and finance reporting, and manufacturing and regulatory compliance.

At Air Industries, his primary responsibilities have included procurement management and program management, including the Northrop Grumman Post-Production Spares Alliance, under which all machined spare components and assemblies for Northrop Grumman heritage aircraft were provided by Air Industries. This program has been extremely successful, and as a result was extended from its original contract period.

A graduate of the CW Post Center of Long Island University (LIU), summa cum laude, with a dual major in management and marketing, he was the first graduate of the School of Business to be selected as Valedictorian in the school's history. Business and industry certifications and training include Six Sigma, ITAR Regulations, and U.S. Export Controls (U.S. Department of Commerce).

Welding Metallurgy is a metallurgical engineering and welding services provider and manufacturer based in West Babylon, Long Island, NY. Founded in 1979, Welding Metallurgy stands as one of the premiere suppliers of welded assemblies for the aerospace and other industrial sectors, and also performs custom tube bending, sheet metal fabrication, and precision assembly. Although specialty welding is its primary service, the company also provides manufactured components for various sub-sectors of the commercial and military aerospace industries for over 20 years. These components include manifold and torque tubes, tube and duct assemblies, tank assemblies, structural assemblies and acoustic muffler assemblies. Welding Metallurgy's staff of 25 employees maintains a thorough knowledge of many aircraft platforms.

Current customers of Welding Metallurgy include Northrop Grumman's Florida and Bethpage units, Boeing Helicopter's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania unit, and Middle River Aircraft Systems of Baltimore, Maryland, among others.

ABOUT AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP, INC.

Air Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB: AIRI) (formerly Gales Industries) is a holding company established to consolidate manufacturers, engineering integrators and specialized service providers to the aerospace/defense and commercial aviation industries. The Company is focused on flight safety and other critical componentry. Consolidation opportunities include companies operating within highly synergistic disciplines of manufacturing, technical services and strategic products distribution. The Company's strategy is to execute its consolidation principally amongst middle market aerospace/defense subcontractors. Air Industries Group offers a tailored exit strategy or management continuity strategy in exchange for qualified acquisitions, and targets technically superior organizations with revenues of up to $100 million annually. Information on the Company and its products may be found online at www.airindmc.com.

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