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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001181431-09-026735.txt : 20090522
<SEC-HEADER>0001181431-09-026735.hdr.sgml : 20090522
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20090522191006
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-09-026735
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20090520
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090522
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090522

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MESDAG WILLEM
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001374566

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50368
		FILM NUMBER:		09850279

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O RED MOUNTAIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.
		STREET 2:		10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, SUITE 925
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Air Transport Services Group, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000894081
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	AIR COURIER SERVICES [4513]
		IRS NUMBER:				261631624
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		145 HUNTER DR
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45177
		BUSINESS PHONE:		937-382-5591

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

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ABX Holdings, Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20080102

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ABX AIR INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950728

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RED MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001374588
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50368
		FILM NUMBER:		09850275

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, SUITE 925
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(310) 432-0207

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, SUITE 925
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RED MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS III, L.P.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001374600
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50368
		FILM NUMBER:		09850277

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD SUITE 925
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(310) 432-0207

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD SUITE 925
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RED MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001374602
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50368
		FILM NUMBER:		09850278

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD SUITE 925
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(310) 432-0207

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD SUITE 925
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RMCP GP LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001374606
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50368
		FILM NUMBER:		09850276

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD SUITE 925
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(310) 432-0207

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD SUITE 925
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RED MOUNTAIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001374607
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50368
		FILM NUMBER:		09850274

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD SUITE 925
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(310) 432-0207

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD SUITE 925
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM 3 - AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES GRP
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        <issuerName>Air Transport Services Group, Inc.</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>ATSG</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerName>MESDAG WILLEM</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 925</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>LOS ANGELES</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>CA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>90067</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001374602</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>RED MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 925</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>LOS ANGELES</rptOwnerCity>
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            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001374600</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>RED MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS III, L.P.</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 925</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>LOS ANGELES</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>CA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>90067</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
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            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001374606</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>RMCP GP LLC</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 925</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>LOS ANGELES</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>CA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>90067</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001374588</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>RED MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 925</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>LOS ANGELES</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>CA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>90067</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001374607</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>RED MOUNTAIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 925</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>LOS ANGELES</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>CA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>90067</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>3162868</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See footnote 1 and Remarks below.</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
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                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>3176148</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
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                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See footnote 2 and Remarks below.</value>
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        </nonDerivativeHolding>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">These shares are held directly by  Red Mountain Capital Partners II, L.P. (&quot;RMCP II&quot;).</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">These shares are held directly by Red Mountain Capital Partners III, L.P. (&quot;RMCP III&quot;).</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks>This Form 3 is jointly filed by (i) RMCP II, (ii) RMCP III, (iii) RMCP GP LLC (&quot;RMCP GP&quot;), (iv) Red Mountain Capital Partners LLC (&quot;RMCP LLC&quot;), (v) Red Mountain Capital Management, Inc. (&quot;RMCM&quot;), and (vi) Mr. Mesdag. RMCP GP is the general partner of each of RMCP II and RMCP III. RMCP LLC is the managing member of RMCP GP. RMCM is the managing member of RMCP LLC. Mr. Mesdag is the president, sole executive officer, sole director and sole shareholder of RMCM.  Each of Mr. Mesdag, RMCM, RMCP LLC and RMCP GP, by virtue of their direct or indirect control of RMCP II and RMCP III, may be deemed to beneficially own some or all of the securities reported as being held by RMCP II and RMCP III. Each of the reporting persons hereunder disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein. In addition, RMCP II disclaims beneficial ownership of any securities held directly by RMCP III, and RMCP III disclaims bene
ficial ownership of any securities held directly by RMCP II. This Form 3 shall not be deemed to be an admission that any reporting person hereunder is the beneficial owner of any of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.</remarks>

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        <signatureName>/s/ Willem Mesdag (on behalf of himself and the Red Mountain Entities)</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2009-05-22</signatureDate>
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