Release Details

MONROVIA, Calif., Dec 1, 2009 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) (Nasdaq:AVAV) today announced that it will host a conference call and live audio webcast to review its second quarter fiscal 2010 results on Tuesday, December 8 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Second quarter fiscal 2010 financial results are currently scheduled to be released at approximately 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, December 8.

Hosting the call to review results for the fiscal second quarter will be Timothy E. Conver, chief executive officer, Stephen C. Wright, chief financial officer, and Steven A. Gitlin, director of investor relations.

The conference call may be accessed by dialing (888) 466-4582 (U.S.) or (719) 457-2085 (international) five to ten minutes prior to the start time to allow for registration. Investors with Internet access may listen to the live audio webcast via the Investor Relations section of the AeroVironment, Inc. website, http://investor.avinc.com. Please allow fifteen minutes prior to the call to download and install any necessary audio software. An audio replay of the event will be archived on the Investor Relations page of the Company's web site, at http://investor.avinc.com for a period of one year.

Event Summary
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Date: December 8, 2009 Time: 1:30 PM PT

Listen via Internet:

Schedule this webcast into MS-Outlook calendar (click open when prompted): http://apps.shareholder.com/PNWOutlook/t.aspx?m=39309&k=107612B1  

Toll-free: (888) 466-4582
International: (719) 457-2085

A digital replay of the call will be available on Tuesday, December 8 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time through Tuesday, December 15 at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Dial (888) 203-1112 and enter the passcode 1762148. International callers should dial (719) 457-0820 and enter the same passcode number to access the digital replay.

About AeroVironment

Building on a history of technological innovation, AV designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and efficient electric energy systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. Commercial and government entities use AV's clean transportation solutions such as power cycling and test systems and electric vehicle fast charge systems. More information about AV is available at www.avinc.com.

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SOURCE: Shareholder.com; AeroVironment, Inc.

CONTACT: AeroVironment, Inc.
Steven Gitlin, Director of Investor Relations
626-357-9983 ext. 245
ir@avinc.com