Air Industries Group Receives Order of $2.4 Million for Landing Gear Used on the E-2C Hawkeye

By: Air Industries Group via Business Wire

May 21, 2024 at 07:00 AM EDT

Air Industries Group (“Air”) (NYSE American: AIRI), a leading manufacturer of precision assemblies and components for large aerospace and defense prime contractors, today announced it has received a $2.4 million order for spare landing gear assemblies to be used on the E-2C Hawkeye.

Mr. Lou Melluzzo, CEO of Air Industries, commented: “This award underscores the significance of our capabilities in providing aftermarket support, and fostering relationships with our valued customers. The considerable momentum that we generated in 2023 is continuing in 2024, and we remain encouraged by the high demand for our products and services. The E-2C/D Hawkeye program represents just one among Air’s product lines deployed in mission-critical operations.”

Deliveries for these landing gear are expected to occur in 2026 through 2027.

Air Industries supports the E-2C/D Hawkeye program by providing the main and nose landing gear, as well as the arresting gear. The E-2C/D Hawkeye is a twin-engine, tactical aircraft. Often referred to as the “digital quarterback,” it conducts battlefield management and command and control operations for aircraft carrier strike groups.

ABOUT AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP

Air Industries Group is a leading manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for large aerospace and defense prime contractors. Its products include landing gear, flight controls, engine mounts and components for aircraft jet engines, ground turbines and other complex machines. Whether it is a small individual component or complete assembly, its high quality and extremely reliable products are used in mission critical operations that are essential for the safety of military personnel and civilians.

Additional information about the Company can be found in its filings with the SEC and its website at www.airindustriesgroup.com.

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