Tenax Aerospace and Air Industries Group to merge into scaled aerospace and defense platform

Tenax Aerospace Acquisition, LLC and Air Industries Group (NYSE American: AIRI) announced a definitive merger agreement to combine Tenax's special mission aviation business with Air's precision aerospace manufacturing. The combined company expects to remain listed on NYSE American under AIRI, with pro-forma 2026 revenues exceeding $210 million and approximately 430 employees.

“This merger represents an important step for Tenax's plans to expand its presence in the aerospace and defense sector.”tenaxaerospace.com

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• tenaxaerospace.comNews | Tenax AerospaceArtifactorieFeb 17, 2026
• marketscreener.comTenax Aerospace Acquisition, LLC agreed to acquire Air Industries Group in a reverse merger transaction for approximately $300 million. | MarketScreenerS&P Capital IQFeb 17, 2026
• cravath.comTenax’s Merger with Air | Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPFeb 18, 2026

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