CPI Aerostructures Announces Dorith Hakim’s Appointment to the Aerospace Industry Association’s Executive Committee

Rhea-AI Summary

CPI Aerostructures (NYSE American: CVU) announced that Dorith Hakim, president and CEO, was appointed to the Aerospace Industry Association Executive Committee on December 5, 2025. The AIA is the primary U.S. aerospace and defense trade association that advocates on legislative and policy issues and develops aerospace standards.

The Executive Committee is led by Board Chair Phebe Novakovic and Vice Chair Christopher T. Calio and comprises CEOs and senior leaders. The company noted CPI Aero represents 96% of AS9100 Series certified small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The release reiterates CPI Aero's role as a prime DOD contractor and Tier 1 subcontractor providing engineering, supply chain, assembly and MRO services.

Key Figures

Share of small businesses 96% CPI Aero’s representation of AS9100 Series Certified Small Businesses

Employee threshold 500 employees Definition threshold for AS9100 Series Certified Small Businesses in article

Market Reality Check

$2.85 Last Close

Volume Volume 42,203 is subdued with a relative activity of 0.22x the 20-day average. low

Technical Shares at $2.85 are trading below the 200-day MA of $3.02 and about mid-range between the 52-week low and high.

Peers on Argus 3 Up

While CVU was modestly lower pre-release, several aerospace peers screened in momentum were up, including PRZO at +8.45% and MNTS at +7.08%, suggesting stock-specific trading rather than a broad sector move.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 20	Defense contract award	Positive	+0.8%	New NGJ-MB Lot 5 order with multi-year delivery scope.
Nov 14	Earnings update	Positive	+16.6%	Q3 2025 results with stronger net income and solid backlog.
Oct 30	Trading activity comment	Neutral	+12.3%	Company stated no undisclosed material developments after trading spike.
Oct 30	Missile assemblies contract	Positive	+12.3%	Single-source Raytheon order for structural missile wing assemblies.
Oct 06	U.S. Air Force orders	Positive	+0.4%	Additional $10.2M T-38C modification kit orders extending work into 2028.

Pattern Detected

Recent contract wins and earnings updates have often seen positive price alignment, with particularly strong reaction to the latest quarterly results.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, CPI Aero reported multiple defense contract wins and detailed its Q3 2025 financials, alongside regulatory filings that confirmed solid backlog and liquidity constraints. Notable awards included multi-million dollar T-38 modification kits and Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band production work. The earnings release on Nov 14, 2025 drew a strong positive reaction. Today’s governance-focused announcement about Executive Committee membership adds industry-profile context rather than altering those operational or financial trends.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement centers on CPI Aero’s leadership gaining a seat on the Aerospace Industry Association’s Executive Committee, highlighting the company’s role among AS9100-certified small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. It complements recent contract awards and Q3 2025 filings that emphasized strong backlog but also liquidity constraints. Investors may focus on how this enhanced industry presence supports future program opportunities while monitoring balance sheet metrics and defense contract execution.

Key Terms

as9100 series technical

"CPI Aero is representative of 96% of AS9100 Series Certified Small Businesses"

The AS9100 series is a set of quality-management standards tailored for companies that design, produce or service aerospace products, built on the general ISO 9001 framework but with extra requirements for safety, traceability and risk control. Think of it as a strict recipe and checklist that aviation customers expect; having certification reduces operational and regulatory risk, signals reliability to buyers, and can be a material factor in winning contracts and protecting investor value.

tier 1 subcontractor technical

"as well as a Tier 1 subcontractor to some of the largest aerospace"

A tier 1 subcontractor is a company hired directly by the main contractor to perform major work or provide key components for a project, placing it one step below the prime contractor in the supply chain. Investors watch tier 1 subcontractors because their financial health, quality and timeliness directly affect project completion, costs and revenue—like a key gear in a machine whose failure can stall the entire operation.

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EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) announced today that Dorith Hakim has been appointed to the Aerospace Industry Association’s Executive Committee. AIA is the primary trade association and advocacy group for the U.S. aerospace and defense industry, representing a wide range of member companies. Its main purpose is to advocate for the industry's interests on legislative, policy, and technological issues, and develop and publish standards for aerospace products. It is led by a Board of Governors, Chaired by Phebe Novakovic, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Dynamics Corporation, and Christopher T. Calio, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, RTX, who will serve as Vice Chair. The balance of the Executive Committee is comprised of CEOs and other senior leaders from member companies who act as the top leadership for the organization.

“I am proud to be representing CPI Aero on the AIA Executive Committee following my appointment at the December Board of Governors meeting. CPI Aero is representative of 96% of AS9100 Series Certified Small Businesses with fewer than 500 employees. It is critical that our voices join those of the large Prime/OEM A&D Companies in shaping policy and garnering the necessary support from our nation’s political leaders,” stated Dorith Hakim, president and CEO of CPI Aero.

About CPI Aero

CPI Aero is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense as well as a Tier 1 subcontractor to some of the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the world. CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, assembly operations and MRO services to this global network of customers. CPI Aero is recognized as a leader within the international aerospace market in such areas as aircraft structural assemblies, military advanced tactical pod structures, engine air inlets, and complex welded products. CPI Aero’s international customer base enjoys a unique combination of large-company capabilities, matched with small-company value, responsiveness, and personal customer service.

Forward-looking Statements

This 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 Company does not guarantee that the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements will be achieved 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. 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.
Alliance Advisors IR	Pamela Levesque
Jody Burfening	Interim Chief Financial Officer
(212) 838-3777	(631) 586-5200
cpiaero@allianceadvisors.com	plevesque@cpiaero.com
	www.cpiaero.com

FAQ

What did CPI Aerostructures (CVU) announce on December 5, 2025 regarding industry leadership?

CPI Aerostructures announced that Dorith Hakim, president and CEO, was appointed to the Aerospace Industry Association Executive Committee.

How does Dorith Hakim's appointment to the AIA Executive Committee affect CPI Aerostructures (CVU) industry influence?

The appointment places CPI Aero's CEO among senior industry leaders, potentially increasing the company's voice on legislative, policy and standards issues.

Who chairs the AIA Board now that relates to CPI Aerostructures' (CVU) announcement?

The AIA Board is chaired by Phebe Novakovic, with Christopher T. Calio serving as Vice Chair.

What does CPI Aerostructures (CVU) say about its small-business representation in the announcement?

CPI Aero stated it represents 96% of AS9100 Series certified small businesses with fewer than 500 employees.

Does the announcement change CPI Aerostructures' (CVU) contractor role with the U.S. Department of Defense?

No operational change was announced; the release reiterates CPI Aero's existing role as a prime DOD contractor and Tier 1 subcontractor.

Where can investors find more information about CPI Aerostructures (CVU)'s corporate activities and leadership updates?

Investors can consult CPI Aerostructures' investor relations materials and public filings for official leadership and corporate updates.