BAYSHORE, NY--(Marketwire - May 8, 2012) - Air Industries Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: [ AIRI ]) (Air Industries or the Company) announced today that Mr. Michael (Mike) Brand has joined its Board of Directors.

Mr. Brand was most recently the President of Goodrich Landing Gear, a unit of Goodrich Corporation, and for over 25 years has held senior management positions in the Aerospace industry. He began his career at General Electric Corporation and rose to senior management in its jet engine manufacturing operations. Mr. Brand is a graduate of Clarkson University, with advanced degrees from Xavier University and the Wharton School.

Mr. Peter Rettaliata, Chief Executive Officer of Air Industries Group, commented: "Mike Brand is a very important addition to the Board of Directors. His many years of experience and depth of knowledge of the aerospace industry will be very valuable as Air Industries completes the acquisition of Nassau Tool Works, and executes its growth strategy in the landing gear segment."

Michael Taglich, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Air Industries Group, commented: "It is nice to have the former President of Goodrich, the largest landing gear company in the World, and a major customer of Air Industries, join our Board as we move deeper into the landing gear business. Mike is young, energetic and very talented. He will add to a board that already possesses strong experience in our industry."

ABOUT AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP, INC.
Air Industries Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: [ AIRI ]) is an integrated manufacturer of precision equipment assemblies and components for leading aerospace and defense prime contractors. Air Industries designs and manufactures flight critical products including flight safety parts, landing gear and components, arresting gear, flight controls, sheet metal fabrications and ground support equipment.

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