Global Ground Support, LLC is a leading manufacturer of cost-effective, aircraft ground support equipment and industrial specialty equipment, deicing, fixed boom systems, and tow tractors. Global, formally Simon Aviation Ground Support Equipment has over the last 18 years, produced over 1000 mobile deicers and 250 scissor trucks. Our senior management has over 150 years of combined experience in the design, manufacture, operation and support of aircraft ground support equipment. This proposal will show that Global offers the best value in the industry for its products and services:

• Our Company is strong financially and has the production capacity to provide several units per week if required. Our production facility contains a complete overhead crane system to support cost effective assembly line production.
  
  
• Our large parts inventory provides for same day shipment and full day and night service.
  
  
• We provide operator and maintenance training on-site, or at our Olathe, Kansas facilities.
  
  
• We utilize AutoCAD/Inventor Engineering Design software and Finite Element Analysis to continually improve the reliability and availability of our units.
  
  
• We meet our delivery requirements utilizing SYMIX Customer Synchronized Resource Planning Software.
  
  
• Our quality management system is ISO 9001:2000 certified.
  
  
• Our highly qualified engineering staff has designed quality and produce-ability into our units, which provides a lower life cycle cost and more reliable units than commonly available in industry at any price.
  
  
• Global's maintenance operation service stations provide resource management, for our customers, to ensure optimum throughput and minimal turn around time to maximize performance for operators.
  
  
• Global Ground Support provides equipment and service in 22 countries. Some of the International locations include: Canada (34 units in 8 locations); China (69 units in 18 locations); England (16 units in 9 locations); Germany, Greece; Greenland; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Kazakhstan; Korea; Kyrgyzstan; Kuwait; Lithuania; Mongolia; Panama; Poland; Qatar; Russia; Scotland; Spain and the United States.
  
  
• Some of our customers over the last 18 years, include the following: AEL (China); Aero Mag/Contego; Aero Services; Air Bus; Air Canada; AirTran, AMECO (China); American Airlines; Asiana Airlines; ASIG; Atlantic Aviation; BAX Global; Boeing; CAAC (China); China Eastern Airlines; Chisholm-Hibbing Airport; Continental; Delta Airlines; Dubuque Airport; Evergreen Aviation; Executive Beechcraft; Federal Express; Flying Foods; Fort Brand; Greenbriar Aviation; Hellenic Air Force; Heritage Flight Support; Integrated Deicing Solution; Jet Blue; Kinston Airport; Landmark Aviation; Lithuanian Airlines; LRI; Manhattan Regional; McKinley Air; Mercury Air; Mesaba; MAS; MidAmerica Airport; Midway Airlines; Polar Air Cargo; Russia; Servisair; Signature Flight Support; Southwest Airlines; Spirit Airlines; Swissport; Tri-State; United Airlines:; United Parcel Service; US Airways; United States Air Force; United States Navy; Westchester County; Worldwide Flight Services.
  
  

Corporate Overview

AirT, Inc. operates in two industry segments. The first segment is Air Cargo Service which includes the companies of: Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. (MAC); and CSA Air, Inc. (CSA).

Mountain Air Cargo (MAC), has been in business since 1972. They are one of the largest feeder aircraft operators in the world, operating 64 aircraft as a FAA 121 and 135 Air Carrier. MAC is also the largest FedEx Feeder Operator with an on-time reliability in excess of 99.7%. MAC currently operates in 30 states, Puerto Rico, South America, the Caribbean and Canada.

CSA Air, was formed in 1982 as an express cargo carrier. CSA provides flight and maintenance services in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, South Dakota and Canada, they currently operate 29 aircraft.

The second industry segment is Aircraft Ground Support Equipment which is where Global Ground Support falls into.

Global Ground Support, LLC is a leading manufacturer of Mobile Aircraft Deicing Equipment, Fixed Boom Deicing, Catering Trucks, Cabin Service Trucks, Biological and Chemical Decontamination Systems and Mass Casualty Mobile Decontamination Trailers supporting industry, Government and military. Global currently manufactures several models of deicing equipment, cabin service and catering trucks. Each model can be customized as required by the customer, including: fire suppressant systems, flow metering equipment, open baskets, enclosed cab design and style of the exterior finish.

Our 112,000 sq foot of office, engineering, and manufacturing facility is centrally located in Olathe, Kansas. In 2002 we opened a maintenance operation at the Philadelphia Airport to provide maintenance for the fixed boom deicing system. In 2004 we opened a maintenance operation station at Washington-Dulles International Airport and in 2005 at Reno International Airport to provide maintenance services to numerous customers for their ground support equipment. These maintenance operation stations provide resource management, for our customers, to ensure optimum throughput and minimal turn around time to maximize performance for operators.

Global Ground Support's Mission is "to provide the ultimate in equipment and support on the ground to get your flights in the air, on time."

Future, Long Term Vision and Strategic Plans

Global will continue to improve and increase our current product lines and maintenance support bases as advancements in technology occur.

• Global is currently developing a newer on-board truck blending system that will be available for the 06/07 season. Customers can choose either an operator selectable blend system or automatic blend system (based on OAT & buffer).
  
  
• Global introduced our first Single Operator deicer during the 2004/05 season. Our unique design allows for the unit to be used as a 2-man deicing system with no additional training.
  
  
• Over the last 12 months GGS has also added two new product lines. The CargoMax tow tractor is available using F350 or F450 chassis and the Regional catering/provisioning vehicle has a lowered platform height to accommodate regional jets.
  
  

Account Management Plan

Global Ground Support, LLC prefers to partner with its Customers to achieve maximum service levels. Because of our contract to produce deicers for the United States Air Force and Navy our production line is active year round. This allows for greater economies of scale and a more efficient production schedule. Global maintains a flexible philosophy to meet customer requirements.

The Proactive Supplier

Global Ground Support, LLC continues to be an industry leader in new technology and deicer equipment development. We constantly work with all of our partners (Airlines, Vendors & Suppliers) to provide the latest in available technology while maintaining our high level of safety, reliability and performance.

We are proactive in working with our customers to receive feedback, which allows us to continuously improve our products and processes.

We are very involved in several organizations, including SAE G-12, SAE AGE 2, AAAE, NATA & NDIA. Participating in forums allows us to stay current on new and evolving technology in deicing equipment, processes and procedures. Rick Smith, CEO, is the Co-Chair of the SAE G-12 Equipment Sub-Committee and Jeff Walsh, VP Sales & Service, is the Secretary of the SAE G-12 Methods Sub-Committee.