Air Industries Group (AIRI) CEO and President Lou Melluzzo resigns all roles

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Air Industries Group reported that Lou Melluzzo resigned as Chief Executive Officer and President, and from all other positions with the company and its subsidiaries, effective March 11, 2026. The company stated that his resignation was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices, financial or otherwise. A Separation and Release Agreement dated March 13, 2026, between the company and Mr. Melluzzo, is filed as an exhibit to this report.

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• CEO and President resignation: Lou Melluzzo resigned from all positions with Air Industries Group and its subsidiaries effective March 11, 2026, representing a significant leadership transition without disclosed succession details.

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Corporate governance analyst

Air Industries’ CEO and President resigned, creating a key leadership transition.

The filing states that Lou Melluzzo resigned as Chief Executive Officer and President of Air Industries Group, and from all other roles in the company and its subsidiaries, effective March 11, 2026. This consolidates multiple leadership changes into a single event.

The company notes his resignation was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, or financial practices, which helps reduce concern about immediate internal conflict. However, the filing does not describe succession plans or interim leadership, leaving questions about short-term strategic continuity.

An executed Separation and Release Agreement dated March 13, 2026 is attached as an exhibit, formalizing the terms of his departure. Subsequent company filings may clarify who will assume the CEO role and how leadership responsibilities will be reallocated following this transition.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 11, 2026

AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Nevada		001-35927		80-0948413
State of Incorporation		Commission File Number		IRS Employer I.D. Number

1460 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, New York 11706

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number: (631) 968-5000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001		AIRI		NYSE American

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 11, 2026, Mr. Lou Melluzzo resigned from his positions as Chief Executive Officer and President of Air Industries Group, and from all other positions he held within Air Industries Group and its subsidiaries. Mr. Melluzzo’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company relating to any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices, financial or otherwise.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
10.1		Separation and Release Agreement dated March 13, 2026, between Air Industries Group and Mr. Lou Melluzzo
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 16, 2026

	AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP
	By:	/s/ Scott Glassman
		Scott Glassman
		Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What leadership change did Air Industries Group (AIRI) disclose?

Air Industries Group disclosed that Lou Melluzzo resigned as Chief Executive Officer and President, and from all other positions with the company and its subsidiaries, effective March 11, 2026. This represents a major change in executive leadership at the company.

Did Lou Melluzzo’s resignation from Air Industries Group (AIRI) involve any disagreement?

The company stated that Lou Melluzzo’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with Air Industries Group regarding its operations, policies, practices, or financial matters. This language is intended to signal that his departure was not driven by a dispute with management or the board.

Which SEC item in Air Industries Group’s (AIRI) 8-K covers the CEO resignation?

The CEO and President resignation is disclosed under Item 5.02, which addresses departures of directors or certain officers, appointments of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements. This item is typically used when key executives leave or join a company.

What agreement was filed related to the Air Industries Group (AIRI) CEO resignation?

Air Industries Group filed a Separation and Release Agreement dated March 13, 2026, between the company and Lou Melluzzo as Exhibit 10.1. This agreement sets the formal terms of his departure, though specific economic or legal details are not described in the excerpt.

Who signed the Air Industries Group (AIRI) report about the CEO resignation?

The report was signed on behalf of Air Industries Group by Scott Glassman, the company’s Chief Financial Officer. His signature confirms the company’s authorization and responsibility for the disclosure about Lou Melluzzo’s resignation and the related exhibit filing.

When did Air Industries Group (AIRI) date the Separation and Release Agreement with Lou Melluzzo?

The Separation and Release Agreement between Air Industries Group and Lou Melluzzo is dated March 13, 2026. This date falls shortly after his March 11, 2026 resignation, indicating the departure terms were formalized soon after he left his executive roles.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Agreements & Contracts

• EX-10.1 SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 13, 2026, BETWEEN AIR INDUSTRIES GR 79.6 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL SCHEMA FILE 3.0 KB
• EX-101 XBRL LABEL FILE 33.4 KB
• EX-101 XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 21.9 KB