CVU CPI Aerostructures Inc

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) announced that it has received follow-on orders for complex welded structural assemblies used on a U.S. military helicopter from a current customer valued at approximately $1.3 million. Deliveries are expected to occur through mid-2025.

“CPI Aero has a long history providing critical components and assemblies in support of fixed and rotary wing aircraft for the U.S. Defense and Allied Forces. We are proud to have been awarded this follow-on contract allowing CPI Aero to continue to deliver complex fusion welded assemblies in support of our ultimate customer, the warfighter,” stated Dorith Hakim, President and CEO of CPI Aero.

About CPI AeroCPI Aero is a U.S. manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance pod systems in both the commercial aerospace and national security markets. Within the global aerostructure supply chain, CPI Aero is either a Tier 1 supplier to aircraft OEMs or a Tier 2 subcontractor to major Tier 1 manufacturers. CPI also is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, primarily the Air Force. In conjunction with its assembly operations, CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, and MRO services.

Forward-looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included or incorporated in this press release are forward-looking statements. The word ”outlook” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. The Company does not guarantee that it will actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary materially from these forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by its forward-looking statements, including those important factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company may elect to do so at some point in the future, the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements and it disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CPI Aero® is a registered trademark of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. For more information, visit www.cpiaero.com, and follow us on Twitter @CPIAERO.

Contacts:

Investor Relations Counsel	CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
LHA Investor Relations	Andrew L. Davis
Jody Burfening	Chief Financial Officer
(212) 838-3777	(631) 586-5200
cpiaero@lhai.com	adavis@cpiaero.com