Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contact:
February 3, 2009	Richard E. Leone
	Manager — Investor Relations
	rleone@rtiintl.com
	330-544-7622

RTI ANNOUNCES 2008 RESULTS

     Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — RTI International Metals, Inc., (NYSE: RTI), released results today for the full year and fourth quarter of 2008.

Full Year 2008 Results

• 2008 net sales were $609.9 million versus $626.8 million in 2007

• 2008 operating income was $88.2 million, down from the 2007 record of $141.2 million

• Net income for the year was $56.2 million, also down from $92.6 million in 2007

Fourth Quarter 2008 Results

• Net sales of $148.8 million

• Operating income of $6.2 million

• Net income of $4.1 million

     Both the full year and quarterly year-over-year comparisons reflected a titanium market that was impacted by both Boeing 787 production delays and the significant deterioration in the global economy. For the full year 2008, the Company reported net sales of $609.9 million versus net sales of $626.8 million for 2007. Operating income for the year was down to $88.2 million (including approximately $3.5 million of nonrecurring expenses in the fourth quarter for a $1.5 million mediation settlement with another company and a $2.0 million pension charge for two retired executives) from the record set in 2007 of $141.2 million. Net income for 2008 was $56.2 million or $2.44 per diluted share versus net income of $92.6 million, or $4.00 per diluted share in 2007.

     For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, the Company reported net sales of $148.8 million compared to $163.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $6.2 million versus

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$39.4 million in 2007. Fourth quarter net income was $4.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in comparison to $24.9 million or $1.08 per diluted share for the same period in the prior year.

Distribution Group

     For 2008, net sales for the Distribution Group were $261.1 million versus $241.7 million in 2007. The Group had operating income of $23.6 million for the year, compared to $35.1 million in 2007. For the fourth quarter of 2008, the Distribution Group posted operating income of $3.7 million on net sales of $63.6 million. During the same period in 2007, this Group had operating income of $6.8 million on net sales of $59.6 million. During the year, titanium product pricing, which was largely contract based, was stable, while pricing in nickel for super alloys and stainless steel products declined by double digits.

Fabrication Group

     In 2008, net sales for the Fabrication Group were $146.8 million versus $132.0 million in 2007. This Group had operating income of $2.0 million for the year, compared to $3.5 million in 2007. During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Fabrication Group posted an operating loss of $1.4 million on net sales of $40.0 million. For the same period in 2007, this Group had an operating loss of $1.1 million on net sales of $35.5 million. As in prior quarters, Boeing’s 787 production delays caused the Group’s Houston fabrication and Claro machining units to experience significant manufacturing inefficiencies. Although this challenge is expected to continue in 2009, excess costs and overhead continue to be removed from both of these operations.

Titanium Group

     Net sales in 2008 for the Titanium Group were $202.0 million versus $253.1 million in 2007. The Group had operating income of $62.6 million for the year, compared to $102.6 million in 2007. For the fourth quarter of 2008, the Titanium Group posted operating income of $3.9 million on net sales of $45.2 million. During the same period in 2007, this Group had operating income of $33.7 million on net sales of $68.7 million.

     Mill product shipments for the fourth quarter were 3.0 million pounds at an average realized price of $22.04 per pound, compared to mill product shipments of 4.0 million pounds in 2007 at an average realized price of $27.34 per pound. The decrease in volumes from the same period in 2007 reflects the continued deterioration in the spot market for titanium mill products, resulting in a larger percentage of volumes related to long-term contracts that carry lower prices.

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CEO Comment

     Vice Chairman and CEO Dawne S. Hickton commented, “In the midst of a worldwide recession and liquidity crisis, along with the challenges our industry has faced in 2008, we ended the year with the second highest sales and third highest operating income in the Company’s history, as well as a strong balance sheet.

     “As in prior quarters, the fourth quarter results reflected the continuing impact of the on-going uncertainties surrounding the 787 program delays and its direct impact on our Fabrication businesses. Recognizing the uncertainties in the overall marketplace, as well as the large amount of titanium inventory in the commercial aerospace supply chain, we embarked on a cost reduction program during the quarter in order to maintain profitability. Such reductions included restrictions on hiring, a salary freeze for all management employees, as well as elimination of virtually all nonessential spending. We also continue to review our capital expansion plans and are managing the spending on these projects to match the timing of our commitments under our long-term titanium supply contracts.

     “On a positive note, we still see a strong long-term demand for our products and services that will continue to grow in the next decade. Our ability to leverage this demand into long-term agreements has enabled RTI to be well positioned to persevere through the challenges and uncertainties presented by this most difficult global business outlook. In fact, in combination with our cash of $284 million, undrawn revolving credit facility of $200 million, debt of $240 million, and only $1.4 million of repayments due in 2009, RTI is much better prepared to navigate through a deep and extended downturn than at any time in our 58 year history.”

Outlook

     In light of the challenging global economic climate, uncertainties in defense spending, and the excess titanium inventory in the commercial aerospace sector, RTI is not in a position to provide definitive guidance for the year. Based on current visibility, including contractual business, the Company expects mill product shipments to be within the range of 10 to 12 million pounds and earnings to be positive in 2009.

Conference Call Information

     To participate in today’s call at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, please dial toll free (USA/Canada) 800-446-2782 or (International) 847-413-3235 a few minutes prior to the start time and specify the RTI International Metals’ Conference Call.

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Replay Information

     Replay of the call will be available until 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, by dialing (USA/Canada) 888-843-8996 or (International) 630-652-3044 and Conference # 23666203.

Forward Looking Statement

     The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, the impact of global events on the commercial aerospace industry, actual build-rates and content per aircraft for commercial and military aerospace programs, military spending and continued support for the Joint Strike Fighter program, global economic conditions, the competitive nature of the markets for specialty metals, the ability of the Company to obtain an adequate supply of raw materials, the outcome of U.S. Custom’s investigation of the Company’s duty drawback claims, the successful completion of our capital expansion projects, and other risks and uncertainties included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results can differ materially from those forecasted or expected. The information contained in this release is qualified by and should be read in conjunction with the statements and notes filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, as may be amended from time to time.

Company Description

     RTI International Metals^®, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading U.S. producer of titanium mill products and fabricated metal components for the global market. Through its various subsidiaries, RTI manufactures and distributes titanium and specialty metal mill products, extruded shapes, formed parts and engineered systems for aerospace, industrial, defense, energy, chemical and consumer applications for customers around the world. To learn more about RTI International Metals, Inc., visit our website at www.rtiintl.com.

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RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,						December 31,
	2008			2007			2008			2007
Net sales	$	148,808		$	163,784		$	609,900		$	626,799
Cost and expenses:
Cost of sales		119,106			108,223			441,814			418,671
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		22,933			15,755			77,762			65,317
Research, technical, and product development expenses		530			395			2,120			1,650
Operating income		6,239			39,411			88,204			141,161
Other expense		1,656			(194	)		1,527			(2,134	)
Interest income		1,090			1,138			3,262			4,764
Interest expense		(2,611	)		(426	)		(4,206	)		(1,324	)
Income before income taxes		6,374			39,929			88,787			142,467
Provision for income taxes		2,274			15,013			32,585			49,836
Net income	$	4,100		$	24,916		$	56,202		$	92,631
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.18		$	1.08		$	2.46		$	4.04
Diluted	$	0.18		$	1.08		$	2.44		$	4.00
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic		22,840,467			22,970,216			22,872,075			22,930,768
Diluted		22,849,172			23,176,802			22,987,503			23,154,194

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RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	December 31,			December 31,
	2008			2007
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	284,449		$	107,505
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,033 and $613		80,005			102,073
Inventories, net		274,330			296,559
Deferred income taxes		29,151			12,969
Other current assets		11,692			2,951
Total current assets		679,627			522,057
Property, plant, and equipment, net		271,062			157,355
Goodwill		47,984			50,769
Other intangible assets, net		13,196			17,476
Deferred income taxes		15,740			6,059
Other noncurrent assets		2,101			1,568
Total assets	$	1,029,710		$	755,284
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	54,422		$	46,666
Accrued wages and other employee costs		20,452			22,028
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings		22,352			21,573
Current portion of long-term debt		1,375			1,090
Current liability for post-retirement benefits		2,632			2,660
Current liability for pension benefits		121			5,962
Other accrued liabilities		18,167			16,171
Total current liabilities		119,521			116,150
Long-term debt		238,550			16,506
Noncurrent liability for post-retirement benefits		30,732			31,019
Noncurrent liability for pension benefits		26,535			8,526
Deferred income taxes		154			69
Other noncurrent liabilities		11,777			7,230
Total liabilities		427,269			179,500
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 23,688,010 and 23,610,746 shares issued; 23,004,136 and 23,105,708 shares outstanding		237			236
Additional paid-in capital		307,604			302,075
Treasury stock, at cost; 683,874 and 505,038 shares		(16,891	)		(7,801	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(46,352	)		(20,367	)
Retained earnings		357,843			301,641
Total shareholders’ equity		602,441			575,784
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,029,710		$	755,284

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RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

	Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,
	2008			2007
Cash provided by operating activities (including depreciation and amortization of $20,201 and $15,712 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively)	$	82,959		$	45,638
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(125,590	)		20,623
Cash provided by financing activities		218,760			3,662
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		815			(2,444	)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents		176,944			67,479
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		107,505			40,026
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	284,449		$	107,505

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RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Operating Segment Information
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

	Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,						December 31,
	2008			2007			2008			2007
Net sales:
Titanium Group	$	45,156		$	68,669		$	202,024		$	253,130
Intersegment sales		25,311			45,392			151,910			181,200
Total Titanium Group net sales		70,467			114,061			353,934			434,330
Fabrication Group		40,021			35,486			146,816			131,961
Intersegment sales		16,335			17,561			79,027			71,664
Total Fabrication Group net sales		56,356			53,047			225,843			203,625
Distribution Group		63,631			59,629			261,060			241,708
Intersegment sales		868			1,136			2,628			4,349
Total Distribution Group net sales		64,499			60,765			263,688			246,057
Eliminations		42,514			64,089			233,565			257,213
Total consolidated net sales	$	148,808		$	163,784		$	609,900		$	626,799
Operating income:
Titanium Group before corporate allocations	$	8,870		$	35,904		$	77,695		$	113,469
Corporate allocations		(5,011	)		(2,170	)		(15,123	)		(10,886	)
Total Titanium Group operating income		3,859			33,734			62,572			102,583
Fabrication Group before corporate allocations		1,868			653			12,781			12,351
Corporate allocations		(3,233	)		(1,760	)		(10,744	)		(8,840	)
Total Fabrication Group operating income		(1,365	)		(1,107	)		2,037			3,511
Distribution Group before corporate allocations		6,454			8,073			32,561			41,716
Corporate allocations		(2,709	)		(1,289	)		(8,966	)		(6,649	)
Total Distribution Group operating income		3,745			6,784			23,595			35,067
Total consolidated operating income	$	6,239		$	39,411		$	88,204		$	141,161

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