14.3% Air Industries (AIRI) stake disclosed by Michael N. Taglich

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Air Industries Group insider Michael N. Taglich filed Amendment No. 4 to his beneficial ownership report, showing control over 682,475 shares of common stock, representing 14.3% of the company’s outstanding shares based on 4,775,777 shares as of November 11, 2025.

The position includes shares already held, 23,620 shares issuable from options and warrants, and 203,012 shares issuable upon conversion of convertible notes. The amendment reflects changes since February 5, 2025, including shares received in lieu of director fees, option grants and expirations, note repayments, and transactions involving Taglich Brothers, Inc.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 4)

Air Industries Group

(Name of Issuer)

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

00912N205

(CUSIP Number)

Michael N. Taglich
37 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor,
New York, NY, 11724-1423
516 757-1500

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

02/13/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 00912N205

1

Name of reporting person

Michael N. Taglich

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

PF, OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 682,475.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 682,475.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

682,475.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

14.3 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

(1) Includes 23,620 shares issuable upon exercise of options and warrants. (2) Includes an aggregate of 203,012 shares issuable on conversion of convertible notes, exclusive of shares issuable upon conversion of interest accrued but not paid since December 31, 2020. (3) Based upon 4,775,777 shares reported outstanding as of November 11, 2025.

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common stock, par value $0.001 per share
(b)	Name of Issuer: Air Industries Group
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 1460 FIFTH AVENUE, BAY SHORE, NEW YORK , 11706.
Item 1 Comment: This Amendment No. 4 to the statement of Beneficial Ownership on Schedule 13D filed on August 3, 2022 (the "Statement"), relates to the common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of Air Industries Group ("Issuer"). This Amendment is being filed by the Reporting Person to report changes in ownership during the period commencing February 5, 2025, and ending as of the date hereof, resulting from the receipt of shares of the Issuer in lieu of director fees, the purchase of shares from Taglich Brothers, Inc., the receipt of options from the Issuer and decreases in the number of shares which may be acquired by the Reporting Person as a result of the expiration of options and payment of convertible notes previously held by the Reporting Person or Taglich Brothers and sales of common stock by Taglich Brothers. Except as modified by the information provided herein, the information set forth in Item 1 of the Statement is incorporated herein by reference in response to the disclosure requirements of Item 1 of Schedule 13D.
Item 2.	Identity and Background
(a)	The information set forth in Item 2 of the Statement is incorporated by reference herein in response to the disclosure requirements of Item 2 of Schedule 13D.
(b)	The information set forth in Item 2 of the Statement is incorporated by reference herein in response to the disclosure requirements of Item 2 of Schedule 13D.
(c)	The information set forth in Item 2 of the Statement is incorporated by reference herein in response to the disclosure requirements of Item 2 of Schedule 13D.
(d)	The information set forth in Item 2 of the Statement is incorporated by reference herein in response to the disclosure requirements of Item 2 of Schedule 13D.
(e)	The information set forth in Item 2 of the Statement is incorporated by reference herein in response to the disclosure requirements of Item 2 of Schedule 13D.
(f)	The information set forth in Item 2 of the Statement is incorporated by reference herein in response to the disclosure requirements of Item 2 of Schedule 13D.
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	The information set forth in Item 3 of the Statement is incorporated by reference herein in response to the disclosure requirements of Item 3 of Schedule 13D.
Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	The information set forth in Item 4 of the Statement is incorporated by reference herein in response to the disclosure requirements of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	See rows (11) and (13) of the cover page to this Statement for the aggregate number of shares of common stock and percentage of common stock of the Issuer owned by the Reporting Person.
(b)	See rows (7) through (10) of the cover page to this Statement for the number of Common Stock as to which the Reporting Person has the sole or shared power to vote or direct the vote and sole or shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition.
(c)	During the past sixty days, except for shares purchased by the Reporting Person from Taglich Brothers, Inc., the Reporting Person has not effected any transactions in the Issuer's Common Stock.
(d)	To the best knowledge of the Reporting Person no other person has the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities beneficially owned by the Reporting Person.
(e)	Not applicable.
Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	Not applicable.
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	Not applicable.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Michael N. Taglich

Signature:	/s/ Michael N Taglich
Name/Title:	Michael N. Taglich
Date:	02/13/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake does Michael N. Taglich report in Air Industries Group (AIRI)?

Michael N. Taglich reports beneficial ownership of 682,475 shares of Air Industries Group common stock, representing 14.3% of the outstanding shares. This percentage is calculated based on 4,775,777 shares reported outstanding as of November 11, 2025.

What does Amendment No. 4 to the Schedule 13D for Air Industries Group (AIRI) cover?

Amendment No. 4 updates Michael N. Taglich’s beneficial ownership in Air Industries Group common stock. It covers changes from February 5, 2025 through the filing date, including director fee share grants, purchases from Taglich Brothers, option grants and expirations, note repayments, and related share adjustments.

How is the 682,475-share beneficial ownership in Air Industries Group (AIRI) composed?

The reported 682,475 shares include existing common shares plus 23,620 shares issuable upon exercise of options and warrants and 203,012 shares issuable on conversion of convertible notes. These components together form Michael N. Taglich’s total beneficial ownership position.

What voting and dispositive powers does Michael N. Taglich report over AIRI shares?

Michael N. Taglich reports sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 682,475 shares of Air Industries Group common stock. He reports no shared voting power and no shared dispositive power over any additional shares of the issuer.

Were there recent transactions in Air Industries Group (AIRI) shares by Michael N. Taglich?

During the 60 days before the report, Michael N. Taglich states he has not effected transactions in Air Industries Group common stock, except for shares purchased from Taglich Brothers, Inc. The filing does not detail additional trades within that period.

How did options and convertible notes affect Michael N. Taglich’s AIRI ownership?

The amendment notes receipt of options from the issuer, expiration of certain options, and payment of convertible notes previously held. These changes, along with shares issuable from options and notes, helped determine the 682,475-share beneficial ownership and 14.3% stake disclosed.