Al2O3(f)/TiAl composites were synthesized by an exothermic reaction method using Ti, Al and TiO2 powders doped with Nb2O5 and La2O3. The effect of Nb2O5 and La2O3 additives on the growth and morphology of the fibers, the phases and microstructure of the composites were investigated by means of XRD and SEM. The result indicates that the in situ alumina fiber can be developed in Ti-Al matrix with the Ti/Al mole ratio of 1:2-1:7, and the addition of rare earth powders can improve the dispersion of the fibers in the matrix and increase the length-to-diameter ratio of the fibers.