Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement of
ABX Air, Inc. and subsidiaries on Form S-4 of our report on the consolidated
financial statements of Airborne, Inc. and subsidiaries (Airborne) dated
February 25, 2003 (April 25, 2003 as to Notes G, I, and U (which report
expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph referring
to a change in Airborne's method of accounting for major engine overhaul
costs)), appearing in Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of
Airborne, Inc. and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2002, and to the
reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the proxy statement/prospectus,
which is part of this registration statement.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Seattle, Washington
May  8 , 2003
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