sept30200810q.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q


                             (Mark one)
 
     x
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008

 
      o
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from _____to _____


Commission File Number:  0-11720

                                                                                           Air T, Inc.  
                                                                                                               (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                                                                                                                 Delaware                                                                                  52-1206400
                                                                 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)                        (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


                                                                                                                                         3524 Airport Road, Maiden, North Carolina 28650
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

                                                                                                                                                                      (828) 464-8741                                                                                     
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                                                                                          Yes         x                            No    

  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  (See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

                                Large Accelerated Filer    Accelerated Filer     Non-Accelerated Filer     Smaller Reporting Company   x
(Do not check if smaller reporting company)
 

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
 
                                                              Yes                                     No   x


APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

       Common Stock                                                                                     Outstanding Shares at October 27, 2008
Common Shares, par value of $.25 per share                                                                                        2,424,506
 
 

 


 
AIR T, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
     
 
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
     
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
     
     
PAGE #
 
 
PART I
     
         
Item 1.
Financial Statements
     
         
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
    3  
 
Three Months and Six Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited)
       
           
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    4  
 
September 30, 2008 (Unaudited) and March 31, 2008
       
           
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    5  
 
Six Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited)
       
           
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
    6  
 
Six Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited)
       
           
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
    7  
           
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    12  
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
    18  
Item 4(T)
Controls and Procedures
    18  
           
 
PART II
       
           
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
    18  
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
    18  
Item 6
Exhibits
    19  
 
Signatures
    20  
 
Exhibit Index
    21  
 
Exhibits Including Certifications
    22  
           


 

 



Item 1.  Financial Statements

AIR T, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)


   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
Operating Revenues:
                       
Overnight air cargo
  $ 11,560,980     $ 9,503,715     $ 21,016,544     $ 18,016,166  
Ground equipment sales
    10,709,743       7,684,881       22,050,748       14,968,397  
Ground support services
    1,741,598       223,221       3,361,606       223,221  
      24,012,321       17,411,817       46,428,898       33,207,784  
                                 
Operating Expenses:
                               
Flight-air cargo
    5,302,006       4,910,228       10,040,781       9,260,290  
Maintenance-air cargo
    4,531,386       3,171,403       7,587,878       6,010,564  
Ground equipment sales
    8,115,827       5,979,271       16,159,375       11,157,639  
Ground support services
    1,267,160       131,174       2,509,601       131,174  
General and administrative
    2,666,232       2,246,464       5,809,696       4,583,370  
Depreciation and amortization
    111,265       125,048       222,603       248,922  
      21,993,876       16,563,588       42,329,934       31,391,959  
                                 
Operating Income
    2,018,445       848,229       4,098,964       1,815,825  
                                 
Non-operating Expense (Income):
                               
Interest expense
    22,512       64,334       35,734       121,581  
Investment income
    (40,220 )     (47,345 )     (58,173 )     (113,882 )
Other
    339       (3,399 )     339       101  
      (17,369 )     13,590       (22,100 )     7,800  
                                 
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    2,035,814       834,639       4,121,064       1,808,025  
                                 
Income Taxes
    714,000       296,989       1,459,000       644,007  
                                 
                                 
Net Earnings
  $ 1,321,814     $ 537,650     $ 2,662,064     $ 1,164,018  
                                 
                                 
Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.55     $ 0.22     $ 1.10     $ 0.47  
                                 
Dividends Declared Per Share
  $ -     $ -     $ 0.30     $ 0.25  
                                 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
                               
Basic
    2,424,115       2,432,392       2,423,812       2,446,949  
Diluted
    2,437,653       2,432,392       2,424,929       2,446,949  
                                 
                                 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
                         

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AIR T, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
September 30, 2008
   
March 31, 2008
 
ASSETS
 
(Unaudited)
       
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 975,722     $ 51,858  
Short-term investments
    2,006,250       2,004,761  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for
               
  doubtful accounts of $410,600 and $267,700
    10,281,334       12,272,390  
Notes and other non-trade receivables-current
    59,168       48,334  
Inventories
    11,251,359       7,961,436  
Deferred income taxes
    793,000       736,000  
Prepaid expenses and other
    310,739       343,906  
  Total Current Assets
    25,677,572       23,418,685  
                 
Property and Equipment, net
    1,723,808       1,846,400  
                 
Deferred Income Taxes
    471,000       422,000  
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies
    1,402,444       1,368,442  
Notes and Other Non-Trade Receivables-LongTerm
    148,343       165,753  
Other Assets
    89,177       86,330  
  Total Assets
  $ 29,512,344     $ 27,307,610  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 5,560,912     $ 5,608,735  
Accrued expenses
    2,670,753       2,530,945  
Income taxes payable
    80,669       58,000  
Deferred Retirement Obligation
    787,675       -  
Current portion of long-term obligations
    520,311       121,478  
 Total Current Liabilities
    9,620,320       8,319,158  
                 
Capital Lease and Other Obligations
    -       59,996  
Long-term Debt (less current portion)
    56,597       461,384  
Deferred Retirement Obligation
    -       752,515  
                 
Stockholders' Equity:
               
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 50,000 shares authorized,
    -       -  
Common stock, $.25 par value; 4,000,000 shares authorized,
               
  2,424,506 and 2,423,506 shares issued and outstanding
    606,126       605,876  
Additional paid in capital
    5,875,787       5,700,002  
Retained earnings
    13,385,206       11,450,192  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
    (31,692 )     (41,513 )
  Total Stockholders' Equity
    19,835,427       17,714,557  
  Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 29,512,344     $ 27,307,610  
                 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
               


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AIR T, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

   
Six Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net earnings
  $ 2,662,064     $ 1,164,018  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net
               
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Change in accounts receivable and inventory reserves
    (118,425 )     (133,106 )
Depreciation and amortization
    222,603       248,922  
Change in cash surrender value of life insurance
    (34,002 )     (34,003 )
Gain on sale of assets
    (16,275 )     -  
Deferred income taxes
    (112,277 )     (34,034 )
Periodic pension cost
    51,258       4,608  
Warranty reserve
    63,000       (89,000 )
Compensation expense related to stock options
    169,660       174,556  
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
               
  Accounts receivable
    2,147,926       (913,171 )
  Notes receivable and other non-trade receivables
    6,576       53,528  
  Inventories
    (3,328,368 )     (686,297 )
  Prepaid expenses and other
    30,320       124,168  
  Accounts payable
    (47,823 )     (642,716 )
  Accrued expenses
    76,808       (157,224 )
  Income taxes payable
    22,669       (433,724 )
Total adjustments
    (866,350 )     (2,517,493 )
 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    1,795,714       (1,353,475 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from sale of investments
    6,679,235       -  
Purchase of investments
    (6,663,595 )     -  
Capital expenditures
    (100,865 )     (224,608 )
 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (85,225 )     (224,608 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net aircraft term loan payments
    (56,533 )     (64,532 )
Payment of cash dividend
    (727,050 )     (610,851 )
Payment on capital leases
    (9,417 )     (6,259 )
Net borrowings on line of credit
    -       1,946,606  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    6,375       -  
Repurchase of common stock
    -       (712,886 )
 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (786,625 )     552,078  
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    923,864       (1,026,005 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    51,858       2,895,499  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 975,722     $ 1,869,494  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
         
                 
Amortization of net actuarial losses
  $ 9,821     $ -  
Change in fair value of marketable securities
    -       18,744  
Property and equipment transferred to inventory
    -       (458,300 )
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 29,985     $ 134,469  
Income taxes
    1,548,416       1,113,354  
                 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
               

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AIR T, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 (UNAUDITED)


                           
Accumulated
       
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
         
Other
   
Total
 
               
Paid-In
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders'
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income (Loss)
   
Equity
 
Balance, March 31, 2007
    2,509,998     $ 627,499     $ 6,058,070     $ 8,658,606     $ 104,558     $ 15,448,733  
                                                 
Net earnings
                            1,164,018                  
Other comprehensive income,
                                               
    net of tax
                                    18,744          
Comprehensive Income
                                            1,182,762  
Cash dividend ($0.25 per share)
                            (610,851 )             (610,851 )
Compensation expense related to
                                               
    stock options
                    174,556                       174,556  
Stock repurchase
    (86,492 )     (21,623 )     (691,263 )                     (712,886 )
Balance, September 30, 2007
    2,423,506     $ 605,876     $ 5,541,363     $ 9,211,773     $ 123,302     $ 15,482,314  
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 
                                   
Accumulated
         
   
Common Stock
   
Additional
           
Other
   
Total
 
                   
Paid-In
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders'
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income (Loss)
   
Equity
 
Balance, March 31, 2008
    2,423,506     $ 605,876     $ 5,700,002     $ 11,450,192     $ (41,513 )   $ 17,714,557  
                                                 
Net earnings
                            2,662,064                  
Other comprehensive income,
                                               
    net of tax
                                    9,821          
Comprehensive Income
                                            2,671,885  
Cash dividend ($0.30 per share)
                            (727,050 )             (727,050 )
Exercise of stock options
    1,000       250       6,125                       6,375  
Compensation expense related to
                                               
    stock options
                    169,660                       169,660  
Balance, September 30, 2008
    2,424,506     $ 606,126     $ 5,875,787     $ 13,385,206     $ (31,692 )   $ 19,835,427  
                                                 
                                                 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
                                 


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AIR T, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

1.  
Financial Statement Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements of Air T, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the following disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented have been made.

It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2008.  The results of operations for the periods ended September 30 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation.

2.  
Income Taxes

The tax effect of temporary differences, primarily asset reserves and accrued liabilities, gave rise to the Company's deferred tax asset in the accompanying September 30, 2008 and March 31, 2008 consolidated balance sheets. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequence of such temporary differences at the enacted tax rate expected to be in effect when the differences reverse.

The income tax provisions for the respective three and six-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 differ from the federal statutory rate primarily as a result of state income taxes offset by permanent tax differences, including the federal production deduction.

3.  
Comprehensive Income

The following table provides a reconciliation of net earnings reported in our financial statements to total comprehensive income:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Six Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
                         
Net earnings
  $ 1,321,814     $ 537,650     $ 2,662,064     $ 1,164,018  
                                 
Other Comprehensive Income:
                               
Change in Fair Value of Marketable
                               
   Securities (Net of tax)
    -       9,372       -       18,744  
Amortization of Net Actuarial Losses (Net
                         
   of tax)
    6,049       -       9,821       -  
                                 
Total Comprehensive Income
  $ 1,327,863     $ 547,022     $ 2,671,885     $ 1,182,762  
                                 

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4.  
Net Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share has been calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  For purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share, shares issuable under employee stock options were considered potential common shares and were included in the weighted average common shares unless they were anti-dilutive.

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows:


   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Six Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
                         
Net earnings
  $ 1,321,814     $ 537,650     $ 2,662,064     $ 1,164,018  
                                 
Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.55     $ 0.22     $ 1.10     $ 0.47  
                                 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
                               
Basic
    2,424,115       2,432,392       2,423,812       2,446,949  
Diluted
    2,437,653       2,432,392       2,424,929       2,446,949  


At September 30, 2007, options to acquire 241,000 shares of common stock were not included in computing diluted earnings per common share because their effects were anti-dilutive.

5.  
Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

   
September 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2008
   
2008
 
 Aircraft parts and supplies
  $ 468,044     $ 481,913  
 Ground equipment manufacturing:
               
Raw materials
    9,234,819       5,548,635  
Work in process
    1,912,082       1,724,522  
Finished goods
    582,553       1,114,059  
 Total inventories
    12,197,498       8,869,129  
 Reserves
    (946,139 )     (907,693 )
                 
Total, net of reserves
  $ 11,251,359     $ 7,961,436  



6.  
Stock Based Compensation

The Company maintains stock based compensation plans which allow for the issuance of stock options to officers, other key employees of the Company, and to members of the Board of Directors.  The Company accounts for stock compensation using the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123(R) (“SFAS 123(R)”), Share-Based Payment.

No options were granted during the six months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  During the six months ended September 30, 2008, options were exercised for 1,000 shares at $6.375 per share.  No options were exercised during the six months ended September 30, 2007.  Stock based compensation expense has been recognized in the amount of $84,830 and $87,278 for the three months and $169,660 and $174,556 for the six months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  As of September 30, 2008, there was $304,000 of unrecognized compensation expense to be recognized through December 31, 2009.

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7.  
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, (“FASB”), issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 (“SFAS 157”), Fair Value Measurements. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement does not require any new fair value measurements; rather, it applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The provisions of this statement are to be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which this statement is initially applied, with any transition adjustment recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The provisions of SFAS 157 were to be effective for the fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. However, on February 12, 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position Financial Accounting Standard No. 157-2 (“FSP FAS 157-2”), Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, that amends SFAS 157 to delay the effective date of SFAS 157 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (that is, at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years.  We adopted the required provisions of SFAS 157 as of April 1, 2008. The required provisions did not have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 8 for additional information.

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159 (“SFAS 159”), The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities.  SFAS 159 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007, and is effective for the Company April 1, 2008.  SFAS 159 provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. Accordingly, companies would then be required to report unrealized gains and losses on these items in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing companies with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently. SFAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. Although the Company has adopted SFAS 159 as of April 1, 2008, we have not elected the fair value option for any items permitted under SFAS 159.

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (revised 2007) (“SFAS 141R”), Business Combinations.  SFAS 141R will significantly change the accounting for business combinations in a number of areas including the treatment of contingent consideration, contingencies, acquisition costs and restructuring costs. In addition, under SFAS 141R, changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and acquired income tax uncertainties in a business combination after the measurement period will impact income tax expense. SFAS 141R is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 (our 2010 fiscal year).  The impact of our adoption of SFAS 141R will depend upon the nature and terms of business combinations, if any, that we consummate on or after April 1, 2009.

In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 162 (“SFAS 162”), The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The new standard is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for non-governmental entities. We are currently evaluating the effects, if any, that SFAS 162 may have on our financial reporting.

8.  
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company adopted SFAS 157 effective April 1, 2008 for financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis. SFAS 157 applies to all financial assets and financial liabilities that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. There was no impact for adoption of SFAS No. 157 to the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2008. SFAS 157 requires disclosure that establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 requires fair value measurement to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).

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The Company has periodically entered into short-term investments in Variable Rate Demand Notes (“VRDN”) which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  The VRDN’s fall into the Level 2 category under the guidance of SFAS 157.  The VRDN’s are traded at par value and have a market value equal to cost plus any accrued interest at September 30, 2008.  There were no gains or losses (realized or unrealized) during the three and six months ended September 30, 2008 related to these investments. The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 157 at September 30, 2008, were as follows:

   
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2008
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
                         
Variable rate demand notes and accrued interest
  $ 2,006,250       -     $ 2,006,250       -  
                                 
The Company monitors its investments for impairment by considering current factors, including the economic environment, market conditions, operational performance and other specific factors relating to the business underlying the investment, and records reductions in carrying values when necessary. Any impairment loss would be reported under "Investment income (expense)" in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.

9.  
Financing Arrangements

In August 2008, the expiration date of the Company’s $7,000,000 secured long-term revolving credit line was extended to August 31, 2010.  The revolving credit line contains customary events of default, a subjective acceleration clause and restrictive covenants that, among other matters, require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios.  There is no requirement for the Company to maintain a lock-box arrangement under this agreement.  As of September 30, 2008, the Company was in compliance with all of the restrictive covenants.  The credit facility is secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets.  The amount of credit available to the Company under the agreement at any given time is determined by an availability calculation, based on the eligible borrowing base, as defined in the credit agreement, which includes the Company’s outstanding receivables, inventories and equipment, with certain exclusions.  At September 30, 2008, $7,000,000 was available under the terms of the credit facility and no amounts were outstanding.  Amounts advanced under the credit facility bear interest at the 30-day “LIBOR” rate plus 137 basis points.  The LIBOR rate at September 30, 2008 was 3.93%.

The Company assumes various financial obligations and commitments in the normal course of its operations and financing activities.  Financial obligations are considered to represent known future cash payments that the Company is required to make under existing contractual arrangements such as debt and lease agreements.
 
   
10.  
Segment Information

The Company operates in three business segments.  The overnight air cargo segment, comprised of its Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. (“MAC”) and CSA Air, Inc. (“CSA”) subsidiaries, operates in the air express delivery services industry.  The ground equipment sales segment, comprised of its Global Ground Support, LLC (“GGS”) subsidiary, manufactures and provides mobile deicers and other specialized equipment products to passenger and cargo airlines, airports, the military and industrial customers.  The ground support services segment, comprised of its Global Aviation Services, LLC (“GAS”) subsidiary, provides ground support equipment maintenance and facilities maintenance services to domestic airlines.  Each business segment has separate management teams and infrastructures that offer different products and services.  The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based on operating income.  Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Company had determined that the operations of GAS were not significant enough to justify separate segment reporting and had only reported two operating segments, previously combining GGS and GAS into a single segment.  The Company has modified the prior periods segment information to conform to the current period presentation.
 
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Segment data is summarized as follows:

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Six Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
Operating Revenues:
                       
Overnight Air Cargo
  $ 11,560,980     $ 9,503,715     $ 21,016,544     $ 18,016,166  
Ground Equipment Sales:
                               
   Domestic
    8,849,333       7,268,821       19,153,428       14,453,837  
   International
    1,860,410       416,060       2,897,320       514,560  
Total Ground Equipment Sales
    10,709,743       7,684,881       22,050,748       14,968,397  
Ground Support Services
    1,741,598       223,221       3,361,606       223,221  
Total
    24,012,321     $ 17,411,817     $ 46,428,898     $ 33,207,784  
                                 
Operating Income
                               
Overnight Air Cargo
  $ 936,398     $ 512,889     $ 1,777,826     $ 858,954  
Ground Equipment Sales
    1,594,990       821,168       3,674,057       2,033,954  
Ground Support Services
    194,509       20,313       129,134       20,313  
Corporate
    (707,452 )     (506,141 )     (1,482,053 )     (1,097,396 )
Total
  $ 2,018,445     $ 848,229     $ 4,098,964     $ 1,815,825  
                                 
Capital Expenditures:
                               
Overnight Air Cargo
  $ 1,275     $ 31,807     $ 15,620     $ 47,630  
Ground Equipment Sales
    3,580       5,377       7,185       43,816  
Ground Support Services
    34,105       66,925       40,048       66,925  
Corporate
    -       19,218       38,012       66,237  
Total
  $ 38,960     $ 123,327     $ 100,865     $ 224,608  
                                 
Depreciation and Amortization:
                               
Overnight Air Cargo
  $ 67,545     $ 106,270     $ 137,414     $ 216,328  
Ground Equipment Sales
    9,670       15,024       22,397       27,285  
Ground Support Services
    23,208       -       43,152       -  
Corporate
    10,842       3,754       19,640       5,309  
Total
  $ 111,265     $ 125,048     $ 222,603     $ 248,922  
                                 
   
As of:
                 
   
30-Sep-08
   
31-Mar-08
                 
Identifiable Assets:
                               
Overnight Air Cargo
  $ 4,094,916     $ 5,456,968                  
Ground Equipment Sales
    18,979,046       16,868,328                  
Ground Support Services
    1,435,723       1,422,112                  
Corporate
    5,002,659       3,560,202                  
Total
  $ 29,512,344     $ 27,307,610                  




11.  
Commitments and Contingencies

On February 28, 2005, a 135-foot fixed-stand deicing boom sold by GGS for installation at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania airport, and maintained by GGS, collapsed on an Airbus A330 aircraft operated by U.S. Airways.  While the aircraft suffered some structural damage, no passengers or crew on the aircraft were injured.  The operator of the deicing boom claimed to suffer injuries in connection with the collapse.  Immediately following this incident, the remaining eleven fixed-stand deicing booms sold by GGS and installed at the Philadelphia airport were placed out of service pending investigation of their structural soundness.  These booms include smaller 114-foot deicing booms, as well as additional extended reach 135-foot deicing booms.  All of these booms were designed, fabricated and installed by parties other than GGS and are the only booms of this model that have been sold by GGS.
 
In June 2005, after an independent structural engineering firm’s investigation identified specific design flaws and structural defects in the remaining 11 booms and GGS’s subcontractor declined to participate in efforts to return the remaining 11 booms to service, GGS agreed with the City of Philadelphia to effect specific repairs to the remaining 11 booms.  Under this agreement, GGS agreed to make the repairs to these booms at its expense and reserved its rights to recover these expenses from any third party ultimately determined to be responsible for defects and flaws in these booms.  The agreement provided that if GGS performed its obligations under the agreement, the City of Philadelphia would not pursue any legal remedies against GGS for the identified design flaws and structural defects with respect to these 11 booms.  However, the City of Philadelphia retained its rights with respect to any cause of action arising from the collapse of the boom in February 2005.  GGS has completed the repair, installation and recertification of these 11 deicing booms.
 
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GGS has been named as a defendant in three legal actions arising from the February 2005 boom collapse at the Philadelphia airport.  In the first, U.S. Airways vs. Elliott Equipment Company, et al., which is pending in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Airways initiated an action on April 7, 2006 against GGS and its subcontractor seeking to recover approximately $2.9 million, representing the alleged cost to repair the damaged Airbus A330 aircraft and including approximately $1 million for the loss of use of the aircraft while it was being repaired. Discovery and pre-trial disclosures have now been completed in this lawsuit and the case is scheduled for trial in November 2008.
 
In the second action, Emerson vs. Elliott Equipment Company, et al., filed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, the boom operator sought to recover unspecified damages from GGS and its subcontractor for injuries arising from the collapse of the boom.  This matter was initiated on October 21, 2005 and was called for trial in June 2008.  During the initial phase of that trial, a settlement was negotiated to resolve that claim in its entirety.  While the amount of the settlement and specific contributions by the four defendants is confidential, GGS's share, which was paid entirely by GGS's insurer, had no material impact on the total liability insurance available to GGS.
 
The remaining limits of the product liability insurance maintained by GGS is well in excess of the amount of the remaining claim by US Airways, which claim is being defended by its product liability insurance carrier.  GGS’s insurance coverage does not extend to the costs incurred by GGS to examine and repair the other 11 booms at the Philadelphia airport.
 
The third lawsuit is a claim brought in December 2006, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia captioned City of Philadelphia v. Elliott Equipment Company, et al., which was filed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.  In that action, the City seeks to recover for the cost of replacing the boom that was destroyed in the February 2005 accident.  It is estimated that the cost for replacing that boom assembly through a third party could approach $600,000, but with a number of the components not damaged, and use of internal sources to replace damaged items, that cost could be substantially lowered.  That matter has completed the pre-trial discovery phase and will likely be called for trial in the early part of 2009, based on the current scheduling order.  GGS’s product liability insurance carrier has denied coverage with respect to the third lawsuit claiming that it seeks replacement of allegedly defective products.  GGS has included in its claims against its subcontractor any losses it may suffer in connection with the claims alleged in this lawsuit.  In light of the claims asserted in this action directly against GGS's subcontractor and the related claims made by GGS against its subcontractor, management does not believe that the ultimate liability, if any, of GGS for losses alleged in this lawsuit would be material to the Company's financial position or results of operations.
 
On August 4, 2005, GGS commenced litigation in the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania against Glazer Enterprises, Inc. t/a Elliott Equipment Company, GGS’s subcontractor that designed, fabricated and warrantied the booms at the Philadelphia airport, seeking to recover approximately $905,000 in costs incurred by GGS in fiscal 2006 in connection with repairing the 11 booms and any damages arising from the collapse of the boom in February 2005.  That case has been removed to federal court and is pending before United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and has been assigned to the same judge before whom the U.S. Airways litigation is pending against GGS.  Discovery and pre-trial disclosures have now been completed in this lawsuit and the case is scheduled for trial in November 2008.  The Company cannot provide assurance that it will be able to recover its repair expenses and other losses, or otherwise be successful, in this action.

The Company is currently involved in certain personal injury matters, which involve pending or threatened lawsuits. Management believes the results of these pending or threatened lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
 

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview

The Company operates in three business segments.  The overnight air cargo segment, comprised of its Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. (“MAC”) and CSA Air, Inc. (“CSA”) subsidiaries, operates in the air express delivery services industry.  The ground equipment sales segment, comprised of its Global Ground Support, LLC (“GGS”) subsidiary, manufactures and provides mobile deicers and other specialized equipment products to passenger and cargo airlines, airports, the military and industrial customers.  The ground support services segment, comprised of its Global Aviation Services, LLC (“GAS”) subsidiary, provides ground support equipment maintenance and facilities maintenance services to domestic airlines.  Each business segment has separate management teams and infrastructures that offer different products and services.  The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based on operating income.  Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Company had reported two operating segments, previously combining GGS and GAS into a single segment.  The Company has modified the prior periods segment information to conform to the current period presentation.
 
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Following is a table detailing revenues by segment and by major customer category:

(In thousands)
           
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Six Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
                                                 
Overnight Air Cargo Segment:
                                               
    FedEx
  $ 11,561       48 %   $ 9,504       55 %   $ 21,017       45 %   $ 18,016       54 %
Ground Equipment Sales Segment:
                                                         
    Military
    2,462       10 %     899       5 %     11,258       25 %     6,628       20 %
    Commercial - Domestic
    6,388       27 %     6,370       37 %     7,896       17 %     7,826       23 %
    Commercial - International
    1,860       8 %     416       2 %     2,897       6 %     515       2 %
      10,710       45 %     7,685       44 %     22,051       48 %     14,969       45 %
                                                                 
Ground Support Services Segment
    1,741       7 %     223       1 %     3,361       7 %     223       1 %
    $ 24,012       100 %   $ 17,412       100 %   $ 46,429       100 %   $ 33,208       100 %
                                                                 

MAC and CSA are short-haul express airfreight carriers and provide air cargo services to one primary customer, FedEx Corporation (“FedEx”).  MAC will also on occasion provide maintenance services to other airline customers and the military.  Under the terms of dry-lease service agreements, which currently cover all of the 87 revenue aircraft, the Company receives a monthly administrative fee based on the number of aircraft operated and passes through to its customer certain cost components of its operations without markup.  The cost of fuel, flight crews, landing fees, outside maintenance, parts and certain other direct operating costs are included in operating expenses and billed to the customer as cargo and maintenance revenue, at cost.  As a result, the fluctuating cost of fuel has not had any direct impact on our air cargo operating results.  Pursuant to such agreements, FedEx determines the type of aircraft and schedule of routes to be flown by MAC and CSA, with all other operational decisions made by the Company.  These agreements are renewable on two to five-year terms and may be terminated by FedEx at any time upon 30 days’ notice.  The Company believes that the short term and other provisions of its agreements with FedEx are standard within the airfreight contract delivery service industry.  FedEx has been a customer of the Company since 1980.  Loss of its contracts with FedEx would have a material adverse effect on the Company.
 
MAC and CSA combined contributed approximately $21,017,000 and $18,016,000 to the Company’s revenues for the six-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, a current year increase of $3,001,000 (17%).

GGS manufactures and supports aircraft deicers and other specialized industrial equipment on a worldwide basis.  GGS manufactures five basic models of mobile deicing equipment with capacities ranging from 700 to 2,800 gallons.  GGS also provides fixed-pedestal-mounted deicers.  Each model can be customized as requested by the customer, including single operator configuration, fire suppressant equipment, open basket or enclosed cab, a patented forced-air deicing nozzle and on-board glycol blending system to substantially reduce glycol usage, color and style of the exterior finish.  GGS also manufactures four models of scissor-lift equipment, for catering, cabin service and maintenance service of aircraft, and has developed a line of decontamination equipment and other special purpose mobile equipment.  GGS competes primarily on the basis of the quality, performance and reliability of its products, prompt delivery, customer service and price.  In June 1999, GGS was awarded a four-year contract to supply deicing equipment to the United States Air Force.  In June 2003 GGS was awarded a three-year extension of that contract and a further three-year extension was awarded in June 2006.

GGS contributed approximately $22,051,000 and $14,969,000 to the Company’s revenues for the six-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The $7,082,000 (47%) increase in revenues was due to an increase in the number of military deicing units delivered, an increase in the number of commercial catering trucks and a smaller increase in the number of international commercial orders completed during the current period.  At September 30, 2008, GGS’s order backlog was $18.6 million compared to $25.3 million at March 31, 2008 and $17.3 million at September 30, 2007.

GAS was formed in September 2007 to operate the aircraft ground support equipment and airport facility maintenance services business of the Company.  GAS recently finalized a three-year maintenance services contract with a large domestic airline.  GAS is providing aircraft ground support equipment and airport facility maintenance services at a number of locations.  Currently, GAS supports 36 customers with aircraft ground support equipment and airport maintenance facilities at 16 domestic airports and supports 18 additional airports through traveling technicians.

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GAS contributed approximately $3,361,000 and $223,000 to the Company’s revenues for the six-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The $3,139,000 increase in revenues was due to GAS commencing operations in September 2007 and including only a single month of start up operations in the prior year period.  GAS has grown to 7% of consolidated revenues for the quarter and six-month period ended September 30, 2008.

Second Quarter Highlights
 
We have experienced two excellent quarters to begin this fiscal year, general economic and industry conditions continue to be a major concern for our company.  We are delighted with these quarterly results, but remain cautious about the remainder of the fiscal year.  In these difficult times, we are dedicated to conserving cash, watching costs, tightening our credit policies and maintaining our customer and vendor relationships.

Revenues for GGS for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 were up 39% over the comparable prior year quarter.  GGS operated at unusually high production levels for the second quarter as a result of the significant backlog at March 31, 2008.  Delivery of deicers to the military dropped significantly from the first quarter of this fiscal year, but were still considerably above the number of units delivered to the military in the comparable quarter of the prior year.  In the quarter, GGS also produced and delivered a high volume of commercial catering trucks, which offset lower than normal domestic commercial deicing truck deliveries in the quarter.  In addition, GGS delivered an increased number of deicing and other commercial units to international customers in the quarter.  GGS’s gross margin percentage for the quarter was consistent with the comparable quarter of a year ago, and down 5-1/2% from the first quarter of this fiscal year, due to a less profitable customer, product and accessory mix.

Our fleet of ATR aircraft is now reaching its first cycle of heavy maintenance since they were acquired and converted to freighter configuration.  As a result, maintenance hours have increased this quarter leading to increased revenues and profitability in our air cargo segment.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2008, revenues from our GAS subsidiary totaled $3,361,000.  This new line of business continues to expand its customer base.  GAS’s main challenges continue to be its ability to add additional customers to optimally utilize our staffing capacity at existing locations, to selectively add new stations, and to manage accounts receivable in a difficult operating environment and industry.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires the use of estimates and assumptions to determine certain assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.  Management bases these estimates and assumptions upon the best information available at the time of the estimates or assumptions.  The Company’s estimates and assumptions could change materially as conditions within and beyond our control change.  Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from estimates.  The most significant estimates made by management include allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, reserves for excess and obsolete inventories, warranty reserves, deferred tax asset valuation, stock based compensation and retirement benefit obligations.

Following is a discussion of critical accounting policies and related management estimates and assumptions.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.  An allowance for doubtful accounts receivable in the amount of $411,000 and $268,000, respectively, as of September 30, 2008 and March 31, 2008, was established based on management’s estimates of the collectability of accounts receivable.  The required allowance is determined using information such as customer credit history, industry information, credit reports, customer financial condition and the collectability of outstanding accounts receivables associated with a discontinued business segment.  The estimates can be affected by changes in the financial strength of the aviation industry, customer credit issues or general economic conditions.

Inventories.  The Company’s inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market.  Reserves for excess and obsolete inventories in the amount of $946,000 and $908,000, respectively, as of September 30, 2008 and March 31, 2008, are based on assessment of the marketability of slow-moving and obsolete inventories.  Estimates are subject to volatility and can be affected by reduced equipment utilization, existing supplies of used inventory available for sale, the retirement of aircraft or ground equipment and changes in the financial strength of the aviation industry.


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Warranty Reserves.  The Company warranties its ground equipment products for up to a two-year period from date of sale.  Product warranty reserves are recorded at time of sale based on the historical average warranty cost and are adjusted quarterly as actual warranty cost becomes known.  Warranty reserves were $139,000 and $144,000 at September 30, 2008 and March 31, 2008 respectively.

Deferred Taxes.  Company judgment of the recoverability of certain of these deferred tax assets is based primarily on estimates of current and expected future earnings and tax planning.

Stock Based Compensation. The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“SFAS 123(R)”) as of April 1, 2006, using the modified prospective method of adoption, which requires all share-based payments, including grants of stock options, to be recognized in the income statement as an operating expense, based on their fair values over the requisite service period. The compensation cost we record for these awards is based on their fair value on the date of grant. The Company continues to use the Black Scholes option-pricing model as its method for valuing stock options. The key assumptions for this valuation method include the expected term of the option, stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield.
 
Retirement Benefits Obligation.  The Company currently determines the value of retirement benefits assets and liabilities on an actuarial basis using a 4.0% discount rate.  Values are affected by current independent indices, which estimate the expected return on insurance policies and the discount rates used.  Changes in the discount rate used will affect the amount of pension liability as well as pension gain or loss recognized in other comprehensive income.

Revenue Recognition.  Cargo revenue is recognized upon completion of contract terms and maintenance revenue is recognized when the service has been performed.  Revenue from product sales is recognized when contract terms are completed and title has passed to customers.

Seasonality

GGS’s business has historically been seasonal.  The Company has continued its efforts to reduce GGS’s seasonal fluctuation in revenues and earnings by increasing military and international sales and broadening its product line to increase revenues and earnings throughout the year.  In June 1999, GGS was awarded a four-year contract to supply deicing equipment to the United States Air Force, and GGS has been awarded two three-year extensions on the contract.  Although sales remain somewhat seasonal, this diversification has lessened the seasonal impacts and allowed the Company to be more efficient in its planning and production.  The air cargo segment of business has, historically, not been susceptible to seasonal trends.

Results of Operations

Second Quarter 2009 Compared to Second Quarter 2008

Consolidated revenue increased $6,601,000 (38%) to $24,012,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to its equivalent 2007 period. The increase in revenues resulted from a number of factors.  Revenues in the air cargo segment were up $2,057,000 (22%) primarily as a result of increased flight and maintenance department costs passed through to its customer at cost, increases in the number of maintenance labor hours as well as the maintenance labor rate, quarter over quarter.  As noted in previous filings, the Company received approval from its customer for an 8.5% increase in its maintenance billable hour rate in June 2007 and an additional 4% increase in January 2008.  Revenues in the ground equipment segment increased $3,025,000 (39%) to $10,710,000 as a result of a significant increase in the number of deicing units delivered to the military during the second quarter of fiscal 2009, as well as a significant order and delivery of commercial catering trucks in the three-month period ended September 30, 2008.  In addition, GAS provided revenues of $1,742,000 during the three-month period ended September 30, 2008, compared to revenue of $223,000 in the prior year at its inception.

Operating expenses increased  $5,430,000 (33%) to $21,994,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to its equivalent 2007 period.  The increase was due to a number of factors.  Operating expenses in the air cargo segment were up $1,752,000 (22%) primarily as a result of increased flight and maintenance departments costs passed through to its customer at cost.  Ground equipment segment operating costs increased $2,137,000 (36%) driven primarily by the current quarter’s increase in units sold.  The ground support services segment reported a $1,136,000 increase in operating expenses directly related to the increased revenue provided by GAS this quarter.  General and administrative expenses increased $420,000 to $2,666,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to its equivalent 2007 period.  The increase was comprised of additional expenses associated with the GAS operations in the current year and a reduction in general and administrative expense of $170,000 in the quarter ended September 30, 2007 resulting from the Sautter Crane settlement in September 2007.

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Non-operating income was a net income amount of $17,400 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to a net expense amount of $13,600 in the equivalent 2007 period.  Interest expense decreased by $42,000, as the Company elected to utilize its available cash to pay off the chassis inventory flooring in the current year.  Investment income also declined by $7,000, due to lesser rates of return on cash investments as well as a reduced average investment balance.

Pretax earnings increased $1,201,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to 2007, due to the above-stated increase in revenues in all segments and the resulting margins generated.  The Company has been able to add the additional revenue with lesser increases in overhead and administrative costs, so that the majority of the additional operating income has resulted in bottom line profit to the Company.

During the three-month period ended September 30, 2008, the Company recorded $714,000 income tax expense, which resulted in an estimated annual tax rate of 35.1%, which approximates the rate of 35.6% for the comparable quarter in 2007.  The estimated annual effective tax rates for both periods differ from the U. S. federal statutory rate of 34% primarily due to the effect of state income taxes offset by permanent tax differences, including the federal production deduction.

First Six Months of 2009 Compared to First Six Months of 2008

Consolidated revenue increased $13,221,000 (40%) to $46,429,000 for the six-month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to its equivalent 2007 period. The increase in revenues resulted from a number of factors.  Revenues in the air cargo segment were up $3,000,000 (17%) primarily as a result of increased flight and maintenance department costs passed through to its customer at cost, increases in the number of maintenance labor hours as well as the maintenance labor rate, quarter over quarter.  As noted in previous filings, the Company received approval from its customer for an 8.5% increase in its maintenance billable hour rate in June 2007 and an additional 4% increase in January 2008.  Revenues in the ground equipment segment increased $7,082,000 (47%) to $22,051,000 as a result of a significant increase in the number of deicing units delivered to the military during the first six months of fiscal 2009, as well as a significant order and delivery of commercial catering trucks in the six-month period ended September 30, 2008.  In addition, GAS provided revenues of $3,361,000 during the six-month period ended September 30, 2008, compared to revenue of $223,000 in the prior year at its inception.

Operating expenses increased  $10,938,000 (35%) to $42,330,000 for the six-month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to its equivalent 2007 period.  The increase was also due to a number of factors.  Operating expenses in the air cargo segment were up $2,358,000 (15%) primarily as a result of increased flight and maintenance departments costs passed through to its customer at cost.  Ground equipment segment operating costs increased $5,002,000 (45%) driven primarily by the current quarter’s increase in units sold.  The ground support services segment reported a $2,378,000 increase in operating expenses directly related to the increased revenue provided by GAS this quarter.  General and administrative expenses increased $1,226,000 to $5,810,000 for the six-month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to its equivalent 2007 period.  The increase was comprised of additional expenses associated with the GAS operations in the current year and a reduction in general and administrative expense of $170,000 in the six-month period ended September 30, 2007 resulting from the Sautter Crane settlement in September 2007.

Non-operating income was a net income amount of $22,100 for the six-month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to a net expense amount of $7,800 in the equivalent 2007 period.  Interest expense decreased by $86,000 as the Company elected to utilize its available cash to pay off the chassis inventory flooring in the current year.  Investment income also declined by $56,000, as a result of lesser rates of return on cash investments as well as a reduced average investment balance.

Pretax earnings increased $2,313,000 for the six-month period ended September 30, 2008 compared to 2007, due to the above-stated increase in revenues in all segments and the resulting margins generated.  The Company has been able to add the additional revenue with lesser increases in overhead and administrative costs, so that a significant portion of the additional operating income has resulted in bottom line profit to the Company.

During the six-month period ended September 30, 2008, the Company recorded  $1,459,000 income tax expense, which resulted in an estimated annual tax rate of 35.4%, which approximates the rate of 35.6% for the comparable six month period in 2007.  The estimated annual effective tax rates for both periods differ from the U. S. federal statutory rate of 34% primarily due to the effect of state income taxes offset by permanent tax differences, including the federal production deduction.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2008 the Company's working capital amounted to $16,057,000, an increase of $957,000 compared to March 31, 2008. The change was due to a combination of factors including net earnings, an increase in inventories, a decrease in accounts receivable, the classification of the aircraft term loan from long-term to current, as it matures in April 2009 and the classification of the $788,000 deferred retirement obligation from long-term to current as it may be paid out beginning in July 2009.  The increase in inventories is the result of the increased production levels in the ground equipment segment.  We believe these increased inventory levels are appropriate for the current and planned levels of production.  Accounts receivable have decreased by $1,991,000 from March 31, 2008, but remain high compared to the historical levels ($8,750,000 at September 30, 2007).  This can be attributed to the much higher level of revenues than is typical for our second quarter as well as the new revenues and accounts receivable generated by GAS.  The Company has increased its allowance for doubtful accounts by $143,000 since March 31, 2008, primarily related to the increase in revenues and accounts receivable generated by GAS, primarily with domestic airline customers.

In August 2008, the expiration date of the Company’s $7,000,000 secured long-term revolving credit line was extended to August 31, 2010.  The revolving credit line contains customary events of default, a subjective acceleration clause and restrictive covenants that, among other matters, require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios.  The credit facility is secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets.  There is no requirement for the Company to maintain a lock-box arrangement under this agreement.  As of September 30, 2008, the Company was in compliance with all of the restrictive covenants.  The amount of credit available to the Company under the agreement at any given time is determined by an availability calculation, based on the eligible borrowing base, as defined in the credit agreement, which includes the Company’s outstanding receivables, inventories and equipment, with certain exclusions. At September 30, 2008, $7,000,000 was available under the terms of the credit facility and no amounts were outstanding.

Amounts advanced under the credit facility bear interest at the 30-day “LIBOR” rate plus 137 basis points.  The LIBOR rate at September 30, 2008 was 3.93%. The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates on its line of credit with respect to any borrowings outstanding under the line of credit.  However, because the Company’s outstanding balance under the line of credit was minimal during the quarter ended September 30, 2008, changes in the LIBOR rate during that period would have had a minimal affect on its interest expense for the quarter.

The Company assumes various financial obligations and commitments in the normal course of its operations and financing activities.  Financial obligations are considered to represent known future cash payments that the Company is required to make under existing contractual arrangements such as debt and lease agreements.

The respective six-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 resulted in the following changes in cash flow: operating activities provided $1,796,000 and used $1,353,000 in 2008 and 2007, respectively, investing activities used $85,000 and $225,000 in 2008 and 2007, respectively, and financing activities used $787,000 and provided $552,000 in 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Net cash increased $924,000 and decreased $1,026,000 during the six-months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Cash provided by operating activities was $3,149,000 more for the six-months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the similar 2007 period, resulting from a significant increase in net earnings and increased accounts receivable collections, offset by increased inventory levels in the current six-month period.

Cash used by investing activities for the six-months ended September 30, 2008 was $139,000 less than the comparable period in 2007 primarily due to a reduced amount of capital expenditures in the current six-month period.

Cash used by financing activities was $1,339,000 more in the 2008 six-month period than in the corresponding 2007 period principally due to the Company using $713,000 in the stock repurchase program in the prior period, with no similar program in the current period and the Company borrowing $1,947,000 under the line of credit in the prior period, with no borrowings in the current period.

There are currently no commitments for significant capital expenditures. The Company’s Board of Directors on August 7, 1998 adopted the policy to pay an annual cash dividend, based on profitability and other factors, in the first quarter of each fiscal year, in an amount to be determined by the Board.  The Company paid a $0.30 per share cash dividend in June 2008.

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Contingencies

The Company is subject to significant contingencies associated with the February 28, 2005 de-icing boom collapse in Philadelphia and resulting litigation.  These matters are described in Note 11 to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), included in Part I, Item 1 of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Impact of Inflation

The Company believes that the recent increases in inflation have not had a material effect on its operations, because increased costs to date have been passed on to its customers. Under the terms of its air cargo business contracts the major cost components of its operations, consisting principally of fuel, crew and other direct operating costs, and certain maintenance costs are reimbursed, without markup by its customer.  Significant increases in inflation rates could, however, have a material impact on future revenue and operating income.
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not applicable.

Item 4(T). Controls and Procedures

Our management carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of September 30, 2008. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures including the accumulation and communication of disclosures to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate to allow timely decision regarding required disclosure, were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. It should be noted that the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving the stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
 
There has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) under the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to legal proceedings and claims.  For a description of material pending legal proceedings, see Note 11 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report, which is incorporated by reference into this item.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

(a) The Company held its 2008 annual meeting of stockholders on September 25, 2008.

(b) Each of the individuals listed in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2008 as nominees for election as directors was elected at the annual meeting.  These nominees are listed below.

(c) At the annual meeting, the stockholders voted on the election of all nine members of the Board of Directors, to approve a proposed amendment to the Company’s certificate of incorporation to eliminate personal liability of a director to the Company and its stockholders for monetary damages to the fullest extent permitted by law, and ratification of the appointment of Dixon Hughes PLLC to serve as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009. The following tables summarize the results of the voting on these matters.

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Election of Directors


Nominee
 
Shares Voted For
   
Shares Voted Withheld
 
             
Walter Clark
    1,944,846       36,106  
John Parry
    1,913,508       67,444  
William H. Simpson
    1,942,536       38,416  
Claude S. Abernethy, Jr.
    1,924,277       56,675  
Sam Chesnutt
    1,518,802       462,150  
Allison T. Clark
    1,939,271       41,681  
George C. Prill
    1,958,985       21,967  
Dennis A. Wicker
    1,931,393       49,559  
J. Bradley Wilson
    1,970,115       10,837  


 
Amend Certificate of Incorporation

Shares Voted For
 
Shares Voted Against
 
Shares Cast to Abstain
1,953,307
 
24,171
 
3,472

 

 
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors

Shares Voted For
 
Shares Voted Against
 
Shares Cast to Abstain
1,951,649
 
27,575
 
1,726


(d)  Not applicable


Item 6.  Exhibits

 
(a)  Exhibits

No.           Description

3.1  
Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated September 25, 2008

3.2  
By-laws of the Company, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996 (Commission file No. 0-11720)

4.1  
Specimen Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994 (Commission file No. 0-11720)

 
       10.1
Letter of Bank of America, N.A. extending term of line of credit

31.1  
Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2  
 Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.1 
  Section 1350 Certifications
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

AIR T, INC.


Date:  October 31, 2008
/s/ Walter Clark                                                                           
Walter Clark, Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)



/s/ John Parry 
John Parry, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)










 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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AIR T, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX






No.           Description of Document

3.3  
Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated September 25, 2008

3.4  
By-laws of the Company, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996 (Commission file No. 0-11720)

4.1  
Specimen Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994 (Commission file No. 0-11720)

 
       10.1
Letter of Bank of America, N.A. extending term of line of credit

31.1  
 Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2  
 Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.2  
  Section 1350 Certifications




















 
 

 




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