CPI Aero Relocates to New, Larger Corporate Headquarters; Adopts New N

    Aerospace Writers/Business Editors

    EDGEWOOD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2005--CPI Aerostructures, Inc. ("CPI Aero") (AMEX:CVU) today announced its relocation to new, larger headquarters located at 60 Heartland Blvd. in Edgewood, New York. The Company also has adopted "CPI Aero" as its new name for general business and marketing purposes, which has been incorporated into its new logo.
    Commenting on the new headquarters, Edward J. Fred, CPI Aero's CEO & President, said, "In preparation for continued growth, we have relocated to a larger facility that is approximately 75,000 square feet, nearly twice the size of our former headquarters. We will utilize the additional space to execute several large, previously announced contracts we already have in house. In addition to being a prime contractor on military contracts for the U.S. Government, we are also now a major subcontractor to such aerospace and defense industry giants as Lockheed Martin, Vought and Northrop Grumman. The added space and functionality of our new location should support the anticipated growth that comes from all of these relationships well into the future."
    Discussing the name change, Mr. Fred continued, "The Company informally has been known throughout the industry as CPI Aero, so the new business name and logo will be easily recognized by our customers and peers. In addition, our old name fit the CPI of the past, which was simply an assembler of parts. Our new name reflects CPI today: a prime contractor that is engaged in the more complex project management function."
    Established in 1980 by executives who hailed from the nation's leading aerospace companies, CPI Aero marks its 25th year in business this month. In these twenty-five years, CPI Aero has completed and delivered on well over 1,900 contracts and has built an impressive customer base that includes the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Wright-Patterson AFB, Warner Robbins AFB, Hill AFB, Lockheed Martin, Vought and Northrop Grumman.

    ABOUT CPI AERO

    CPI Aero is engaged in the contract production of structural aircraft parts principally for the U.S. Air Force and other branches of the armed forces. In conjunction with its assembly operations, CPI Aero provides engineering, technical and program management services. Among the key programs that CPI Aero supplies are the C-5A Galaxy cargo jet, the T-38 Talon jet trainer, the A-10 Thunderbolt attack jet, the E-3 Sentry AWACS jet and the MH-60S mine countermeasure helicopter.

    The above statements include forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which are described from time to time in CPI Aero's SEC reports, including CPI Aero's Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003 and Forms 10-QSB for the quarters ended March 31, 2004, June 30, 2004 and September 30, 2004.

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CONTACT: CPI Aero Vincent Palazzolo, 631-586-5200 www.cpiaero.com or Investor Relations Counsel The Equity Group Inc. Linda Latman 212-836-9609 www.theequitygroup.com

KEYWORD: NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AEROSPACE/DEFENSE GOVERNMENT AIRLINES TRANSPORTATION SOURCE: CPI Aero

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