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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-03-018931
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030815
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030815

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MANIBUSAN DENNIS A
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001258195

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50368
		FILM NUMBER:		03850627

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		145 HUNTER DRIVE
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45177

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ABX AIR INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000894081
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	AIR COURIER SERVICES [4513]
		IRS NUMBER:				911091619
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		145 HUNTER DRIVE
		CITY:			WILIMINGTON
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45177

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		145 HUNTER DR
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45177
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            <rptOwnerName>MANIBUSAN DENNIS A</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerCity>WILMINGTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>OH</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>45177</rptOwnerZipCode>
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