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BOCA RATON, Fla. - August 8, 2007 - Airspan Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: AIRN), a leading provider of WiMAX and Wi-Fi based broadband wireless access networks, today announced results for the quarter ending July 1, 2007. Revenue totalled $22.1 million compared to $45.4 million in the same quarter last year, representing a 51% year over year decrease, largely attributable to a significant decline in non-WiMAX revenue, and a large amount of WiMAX revenue recorded for Yozan in the second quarter 2006, which was not repeated at that level in the second quarter of 2007. The gross margin was 8%, compared with 19% in the same period last year and included a $5.9 million inventory write-down, resulting from the on-going decline in non-WiMAX revenues. Excluding the inventory write-down, the gross margin was 35% (non-GAAP) compared with a gross margin of 29% (non-GAAP) for the second quarter 2006. Loss per share was ($0.29) for the quarter compared with a loss per share of ($0.19) in the second quarter of 2006, reflecting a net loss of $11.7 million compared with a net loss of $7.7 million in the same period last year.

Key Figures	Second Qtr			Second Qtr			First Half			First Half
In $US thousands except for EPS	2007			2006			2007			2006
Total Revenue		22,073			45,435			48,733			69,235
WiMAX Revenue		14,147			24,743			28,827			26,764
Non-WiMAX Revenue		7,926			20,692			19,906			42,471
Gross profit		1,850			8,725			10,102			15,163
Operating Expenses		13,703			17,011			27,369			32,199
Loss from Operations		(11,853	)		(8,286	)		(17,267	)		(17,036	)
Net Loss		(11,676	)		(7,674	)		(16,804	)		(15,961	)
EPS		($0.29	)		($0.19	)		($0.41	)		($0.40	)
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (1)		40,820,968			39,902,699			40,674,533			39,817,995

“We are optimistic about the WiMAX market in general, and the positioning of our products in the mobile as well as the fixed application space. Our non-WiMAX products that address licensed spectrum with proprietary technology continue to decline at a rapid pace as many current and potential customers are in a WiMAX decision making phase. This is clearly a transition year for our customer base and, accordingly, for our business.”

“The significant decline in non-WiMAX revenues for the second quarter in a row resulted in an inventory write-down of $5.9 million for the quarter as we reassessed the ongoing demand for these products,” commented David Brant, Airspan’s chief financial officer. “As a result, the gross margin came in at 8% of revenue. Excluding the inventory write-down, the non-GAAP gross margin was 35%, due to a favorable product mix with a higher percentage of WiMAX revenue and a continued push on manufacturing efficiencies. Total operating expense decreased by 19% over the same period last year in line with our cost reduction initiatives.”

Cash and cash equivalents (includes cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash) amounted to $24.4 million at July 1, 2007. On August 7^,2007, we signed an amendment with Silicon Valley Bank to increase the facility from $10 million to $20 million, capped primarily by a percentage of eligible receivables, which at the end of the second quarter 2007 were approximately $13 million. Borrowing under this facility at the end of the second quarter 2007 was $7.5 million.

“The widespread acceptance of our products confirms Airspan as a leading WiMAX supplier. We expect to continue to grow our WiMAX business as the market evolves,” said Mr. Stonestrom. “We believe we have a solid pipeline and we expect WiMAX growth in the second half, accelerating towards the end of the year as we ship more of our newer mobile-ready products and achieve revenue recognition milestones. For the full year 2007, we continue to expect strong WiMAX growth over 2006 and expect full year WiMAX revenue to be approximately $65 million. In addition to the $65 million, we expect to deliver WiMAX products for some projects with revenue criteria that will result in a deferral of revenue to 2008. We expect our non-WiMAX business to generate approximately $10 million in revenue in the second half resulting in a full year total revenue expectation of approximately $95 million.”

The Company has scheduled an investor conference call for 5 p.m. EST today. The dial-in numbers for the live conference call are as follows: US toll-free number is (888) 443-9987; the international access dial-in number is +1 (706) 634-0598. Please reference the Airspan Networks quarterly conference call Conference ID # 5930654. Investors may register for the live web cast of the conference call under the ‘financial calendar’ tab of the Investor Relations section of the Airspan Web site at http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=41677. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, an audio replay of the call will be available under the ‘audio archives’ section of the Investor Relations section the Airspan Web site. The US toll-free number for the replay is (800) 642-1687; international access number for the replay is +1 (706) 645-9291. Please use access code 5930654.

Airspan Networks provides wireless voice and broadband data systems and solutions for the fixed and mobile WiMAX and Wi-Fi markets, including Voice Over IP (VoIP). Its wireless products serve operators around the world in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands between 700 MHz and 6 GHz. Airspan has a strong wireless product roadmap that includes WiMAX Forum Certified equipment and products meeting 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi standards, Airspan’s HiperMAX and MicroMAX base station products support portable and mobile 802.16e-2005 WiMAX alongside fixed and nomadic 802.16-2004 products. Airspan products also include “self install” and professionally installed customer premise equipment. Airspan is on the Board and is a founder member of the WiMAX Forum and a member of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Company has deployments in more than 100 countries with more than 400 operators, 100 of which use Airspan's WiMAX Forum Certified and non-certified products. Airspan's wireless systems are based on radio technology that delivers excellent area coverage, high security and resistance to fading. These systems can be deployed rapidly and cost effectively, providing an attractive alternative to traditional wired communications networks. Airspan also offers radio planning, network installation, integration, training and support services to facilitate the deployment and operation of its systems. Airspan is an international telecommunications equipment provider headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, including statements regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. The words "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "projects," "will," "would" and similar expressions or negative variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make. Investors and others are therefore cautioned that a variety of factors, including certain risks, may affect our business and cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. The Company is subject to the risks and uncertainties described in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 31 December, 2006. You should read those factors as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this press release. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Airspan Networks Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands except for share and per share data)

	Quarter End						Year-to-Date
	July 2, 2006			July 1, 2007			July 2, 2006			July 1, 2007
	(unaudited)						(unaudited)
Revenue	$	45,435		$	22,073		$	69,235		$	48,733
Cost of revenue		(36,710	)		(20,223	)		(54,072	)		(38,631	)

Gross profit		8,725			1,850			15,163			10,102

Operating expenses:
Research and development		6,675			5,781			12,785			11,387
Sales and marketing		5,026			3,508			9,531			6,870
Bad debt provision		715			723			1,251			955
General and administrative		4,320			3,982			8,082			8,174
Amortization of intangibles		275			234			550			468
Restructuring		-			(525	)		-			(485	)

Total operating expenses		17,011			13,703			32,199			27,369

Loss from operations		(8,286	)		(11,853	)		(17,036	)		(17,267	)

Interest expense		(72	)		(48	)		(84	)		(71	)

Interest and other income		689			223			880			571

Loss before income taxes		(7,669	)		(11,678	)		(16,240	)		(16,767	)

Income tax (credit)/charge		(5	)		2			279			(37	)

Net loss	$	(7,674	)	$	(11,676	)	$	(15,961	)	$	(16,804	)


Net loss per share - basic and diluted	$	(0.19	)	$	(0.29	)	$	(0.40	)	$	(0.41	)

Weighted average shares outstanding- basic and diluted		39,902,699			40,820,968			39,817,995			40,674,533

Airspan Networks Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

	December 31, 2006			July 1, 2007
	(audited)			(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	15,890		$	13,257
Restricted cash		1,111			628
Short-term investments		10,233			10,519
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts		31,063			27,143
Unbilled accounts receivable		711			58
Inventory		23,624			16,465
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		5,935			4,490
Total Current Assets		88,567			72,560

Property, plant and equipment, net		5,705			5,581
Goodwill		10,231			10,231
Intangible assets, net		2,806			2,337
Other non-current assets		3,245			3,150
Total Assets	$	110,554		$	93,859

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities

Accounts payable	$	15,940		$	11,692
Accrued taxes		687			646
Deferred revenue		6,656			3,770
Customer advances		1,665			1,856
Other accrued expenses		16,197			13,388
Short-term debt		-			7500
Total Current Liabilities		41,145			38,852

Non Current Liabilities
Long-term debt		1,707			1,760

Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock		12			12
Note receivable - stockholder		(87	)		(87	)
Additional paid in capital		308,768			311,117
Accumulated deficit		(240,991	)		(257,795	)
Total Stockholders’ Equity		67,702			53,247

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	110,554		$	93,859

Airspan Networks Inc
Reconciliation of adjusted non-GAAP to GAAP Gross Margin %
(in thousands except for percentages)

	Quarter End
	July 2, 2006			July 1, 2007
	(unaudited)

GAAP gross profit as reported	$	8,725		$	1,850

Add:

Inventory provision		4,280			5,898

Adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP)	$	13,005		$	7,748
(Excluding inventory provision)


GAAP gross margin % as reported		19	%		8	%

Adjusted non-GAAP gross margin %		29	%		35	%