September 29, 1999

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 29, 1999

CONTACT:

Richard E. Leone
Manager Investor Relations
330.544.7622

RTI INTERNATIONAL THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS OUTLOOK

Niles, Ohio - RTI International Metals, Inc., (NYSE: RTI) announced today that due to a charge related to new product development and continuing softness in its primary markets it expects a third quarter loss in the range of $.07-$.12 per share.

Timothy G. Rupert, President and CEO, said, "The charge, expected to be between $1.0 and $1.5 million ($.05-$.07/share), will be taken in connection with our continuing efforts to develop new products and markets in oil and gas exploration. These are expenses which will benefit future projects but have not been recovered by the projects in which they were incurred."

Regarding market conditions Rupert added, "Excess inventories at our commercial aerospace customers have had a significant effect on titanium demand and will probably be with us into next year. Our order book for flat products remains strong and although new billet and bloom orders are scarce and very competitively priced, business booked under long term agreements over the past two years should serve us well during this industry downturn."

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These include but are not limited to the cyclical nature of the commercial aerospace industry, the chemical processing and oil and gas industries, uncertain defense spending, potential difficulties associated with new market development, and the competitive market for specialty metals. Other risks and uncertainties have previously been included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available from the SEC or from RTI Investor Relations.

RTI International Metals, Inc., headquartered in Niles, Ohio, through its various subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes titanium and specialty metal mill products, and extruded shapes, as well as engineered systems for energy-related markets and environmental engineering services. The Company's products are used for aerospace, industrial and consumer applications.

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