8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 11, 2005

Kitty Hawk, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	0-25202 (Commission File Number)	75-2564006 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1515 West 20th Street P.O. Box 612787 DFW International Airport, Texas (Address of principal executive offices)		75261 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 456-2200

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02  Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On July 11, 2005, Kitty Hawk, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed James Kupferschmid as vice president and chief financial officer of the Company. There were no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Kupferschmid and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Kupferschmid was appointed as vice president and chief financial officer. Except for Mr. Kupferschmid’s potential employment arrangements, there have not been any transactions, nor are there any currently proposed transactions, since January 1, 2004, to which the Company or its subsidiaries was or is to be a party, in which the amount involved exceeds $60,000 and in which Mr. Kupferschmid had, or will have, a direct or indirect material interest.

Mr. Kupferschmid, age 46, is a certified public accountant and a certified treasury professional. From 2004 to 2005, Mr. Kupferschmid was a partner with Tatum Partners, LLC providing temporary CFO, Treasury, SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work for a variety of clients. During the period 1994 through 2001, he served in a variety of positions including vice president finance, treasurer and chief financial officer for Continental Airlines’ subsidiary Continental Micronesia, Inc., director of business development for Northwest Airlines and as a consultant to Warburg Pincus, LLC in conjunction with an airline LBO.

A copy of the Company’s press release, dated July 12, 2005, is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated July 12, 2005, of Kitty Hawk, Inc.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

KITTY HAWK, INC.
By:	/s/Steven E. Markhoff
Name:	Steven E. Markhoff
Title:	Vice President Strategic Planning, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: July 15, 2005

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Press Release Source: Kitty Hawk, Inc.

Kitty Hawk, Inc. Appoints James Kupferschmid, CPA, CTP Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Tuesday July 12, 3:06 pm ET

DALLAS—(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 12, 2005—Kitty Hawk, Inc. (AMEX:KHK — News), the premier provider of mission-critical, scheduled overnight air freight transportation in North America, has appointed James Kupferschmid as vice president and chief financial officer.

Kupferschmid comes to Kitty Hawk with a 20-plus year financial career including cargo, airline and M&A assignments with Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines. Kupferschmid has most recently been a partner with Tatum Partners, LLC providing CFO, Treasury, SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work for a variety of clients. During the period 1994 through 2001, he served in a variety of positions including vice president finance, treasurer and chief financial officer for Continental Airlines’ subsidiary Continental Micronesia, Inc., director of business development for Northwest Airlines and as a consultant to Warburg Pincus, LLC in conjunction with an airline LBO. Prior to his recent assignments, Kupferschmid held vice president, CFO positions and/or venture capital acquisition responsibilities with several start-up companies including a low-cost airline and several early-stage technology companies.

“James’ broad experience in all aspects of finance and business planning, a pro-active commitment toward investor relations as well as entrepreneurial experience and enthusiasm will be an invaluable asset for the success of the Kitty Hawk family of companies,” said Robert W. Zoller, president and chief executive officer.

Kupferschmid is a certified public accountant, a certified treasury professional (CTP), holds a MA degree in economics from the University of Texas and a BS in Accounting from Indiana University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Financial Professionals.

As a recognized leader in air cargo customer service, Kitty Hawk is the premier provider of guaranteed, mission-critical, scheduled overnight air freight transportation to major business centers throughout North America including, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. With more than 30 years experience in the aviation and airfreight industries, Kitty Hawk plays a key-connecting role in the global supply chain. Kitty Hawk serves the logistics needs of more than 500 freight forwarders, integrated carriers, logistics companies and major airlines with its fleet of B737-300SF and B727 freighter aircraft, its ground truck network, as well as its 239,000 square-foot cargo warehouse, US Customs clearance and sort facility at its Fort Wayne, Indiana hub. Kitty Hawk is the North American launch customer for the fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly B737-300SF aircraft. Kitty Hawk’s extensive air-ground cargo network and award winning, guaranteed overnight express service is ideal for heavyweight shipments, special goods with unique dimensions, perishables, animals and other valuable shipments.

                                        
Contact:

          Kitty Hawk, Inc.
          Kim Wiemuth, 888-431-3137
          kwiemuth@kha.com

                                                            
Source: Kitty Hawk, Inc.