Air Industries Group Secures $11 Million Contract for Landing Gear Assemblies for the US Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft
Monday, 9th December at 7:00 am
Air Industries Group ("Air Industries") (NYSE: AIRI), a leading manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for large aerospace and defense prime contractors, today announced that it has secured a follow-on contract valued at over $11.0 million for landing gear assemblies for the U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. Air Industries has been a key supplier to the E-2 family of aircraft for decades, underscoring its long-standing role in supporting critical defense programs.
Production is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2025, upon the arrival of raw materials, with delivery of finished product set to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
Lou Melluzzo, Chief Executive Officer of Air Industries Group remarked: "The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is a mission-critical platform for the US Navy, managing the airspace surrounding a Carrier Battle Group by identifying threats and coordinating aircraft movements. This contract grew in size during negotiations, reflecting the ongoing importance of the aircraft not only to the Navy but also to an expanding number of foreign military customers."