Summary
Air Industries Group, an aerospace and defense company, designs, manufactures, and sells structural parts and assemblies for mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, and a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Complex Machining and Turbine and Engine Component. The Complex Machining segment offers aircraft landing and arresting gears, engine mounts, flight controls, throttle quadrants, and other components. Its products are deployed on a range of military and commercial aircraft, including Sikorsky's UH-60 Blackhawk, Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Northrop Grumman E2D Hawkeye, the US Navy F-18, and USAF F-16 and F-15 fighter aircraft. The Turbine and Engine Component segment makes components and provides services for aircraft jet engines and ground-power turbines. Its jet engine components are used on the USAF F-15 and F-16, the Airbus A-330, the Boeing 777, and others, as well as ground-power turbine applications. The company's products are used by original equipment manufacturers in the manufacture of fixed wing aircraft, helicopters jet turbine engines, and other complex aerospace and defense products. Air Industries Group was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Bay Shore, New York.
History
Air Industries Group was first established as Air Industries Corp. in 1947, focusing on the production of sheet metal components for the aircraft and defense industries. With the support of the US government during the Cold War and the Vietnam war, the company prospered and expanded its product offering to include supplying the needs of practically every major US military contractor. In the 1990s, Air Industries Corp. experienced further growth under the leadership of its former CEO, David Storch. In 2004, Air Industries Corp. merged with Cohort Technologies, Inc., forming Air Industries Group.
Mission
Air Industries Group is driven to be the most trusted design, engineering, and manufacturing partner for our customers in the aerospace and defense industries. We strive to provide best-in-class products and services that are delivered on time and tailored to meet our customers’ needs.
Vision
Air Industries Group will be recognized as a leading manufacturer of mission-critical aerospace and defense components that exceed customer expectations. Our enduring strategy is to develop and accelerate cutting-edge technologies while preserving organizational excellence, creating value, and delivering the highest quality products and services.
Key Team
Mr. Luciano M. Melluzzo (Pres & CEO)
Mr. Michael E. Recca (Chief Financial Officer)
Robert Hunt (Gen. Mang. of NTW)
Recognition and Awards
Air Industries Group has received numerous awards and accolades throughout its history, including multiple awards from the US Department of Defense, Boeing, and Pratt & Whitney. In 2009, the company was awarded the Small Business Administration Teaming Award for Excellence in Supplier Diversity, and in 2013, Air Industries Group was recognized with a FLYRING® Award from its supplier, Zodiac Aerospace.
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