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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-Q

[x] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                      FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1997

                                       or

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-25202

                                KITTY HAWK, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

       Delaware                                               75-2564006
(State of Incorporation)                                   (I.R.S. Employer
                                                          Identification No.)

                             1515 West 20th Street
                                P.O. Box 612787
              Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas 75261

                                 (972) 456-2200
              (Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
       including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [x] No [ ]

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock, $0.01 par value,
as of May 14, 1997: 10,451,807.






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                       KITTY HAWK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Page Number
<S>                                                                  <C>
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
         March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 (Audited) ..........   3

     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
         Three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 ..............   4

     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
         Three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 ..............   5

     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
         Three months ended March 31, 1997 .......................   6

     Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ........   7 - 8

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations .....................   9 - 14

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings .......................................   15

Item 2.  Changes in Securities ...................................   15

Item 3.  Defaults upon Senior Securities .........................   15

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders .....   15

Item 5.  Other Information .......................................   15

Item 6.  Reports on Form 8-K and Exhibits ........................   15 - 16

Signatures .......................................................   17
</TABLE>



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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                       KITTY HAWK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       MARCH 31,      DECEMBER 31,
ASSETS                                                                   1997             1996
                                                                     -------------    -------------
                                                                      (unaudited)
<S>                                                                  <C>              <C>          
Current assets
     Cash and cash equivalents ...................................   $  11,454,925    $  27,320,402
     Trade accounts receivable ...................................      19,590,973       37,828,018
     Deferred income taxes .......................................         107,564          107,564
     Inventory and aircraft supplies .............................       3,551,788        2,789,982
     Prepaid expenses and other assets ...........................       1,359,028        1,143,989
     Deposits on aircraft ........................................       4,230,410        5,438,628
                                                                     -------------    -------------
         Total current assets ....................................      40,294,688       74,628,583
                                                                     -------------    -------------

Property and equipment
     Aircraft ....................................................      65,415,329       53,140,853
     Aircraft work-in-progress ...................................       8,772,069        6,732,878
     Machinery and equipment .....................................       2,953,353        2,680,692
     Leasehold improvements ......................................       2,394,141          778,879
     Building ....................................................       1,770,000               --
     Furniture and fixtures ......................................         166,056          166,057
     Transportation equipment ....................................         294,451          289,499
                                                                     -------------    -------------
                                                                        81,765,399       63,788,858
     Less:  accumulated depreciation and amortization ............     (17,629,464)     (15,390,015)
                                                                     -------------    -------------
         Net property and equipment ..............................      64,135,935       48,398,843
                                                                     -------------    -------------

Total assets .....................................................   $ 104,430,623    $ 123,027,426
                                                                     =============    =============

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities
     Accounts payable ............................................   $   5,871,189    $   8,853,292
     Accrued expenses ............................................       6,064,324       23,668,609
     Income taxes payable ........................................         648,975        2,526,737
     Accrued maintenance reserves ................................       2,404,417        2,373,157
     Current maturities of long-term debt ........................       3,824,700        3,687,888
                                                                     -------------    -------------
         Total current liabilities ...............................      18,813,605       41,109,683

Long-term debt ...................................................      23,382,539       21,080,452
Deferred income taxes ............................................       2,544,900        2,544,900

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity
     Preferred stock, $1 par value: Authorized shares
        --1,000,000, none issued .................................              --               --

     Common stock, $.01 par value: Authorized
        shares --25,000,000; issued and outstanding
        --10,669,517 .............................................         106,695          106,695

     Additional paid-in capital ..................................      33,951,947       33,968,700
     Retained earnings ...........................................      27,707,239       26,293,298
     Less common stock in treasury,
        217,710 shares at March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 ...      (2,076,302)      (2,076,302)
                                                                     -------------    -------------
         Total stockholders' equity ..............................      59,689,579       58,292,391
                                                                     -------------    -------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity .......................   $ 104,430,623    $ 123,027,426
                                                                     =============    =============
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

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                       KITTY HAWK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                  (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                               MARCH 31,
                                                         1997            1996
                                                     ------------    ------------
<S>                                                  <C>             <C>         
Revenues:
     Air freight carrier .........................   $ 14,887,806    $ 10,058,857
     Air logistics ...............................     13,214,661      10,195,016
                                                     ------------    ------------
         Total revenues ..........................     28,102,467      20,253,873
                                                     ------------    ------------

Costs of revenues:
     Air freight carrier .........................     10,872,952       8,255,552
     Air logistics ...............................     11,874,751       9,155,169
                                                     ------------    ------------
         Total costs of revenues .................     22,747,703      17,410,721
                                                     ------------    ------------

Gross profit .....................................      5,354,764       2,843,152

General and administrative expenses ..............      2,512,563       2,271,406
Non-qualified employee profit sharing expense ....        271,186         (90,972)
                                                     ------------    ------------

Operating income .................................      2,571,015         662,718

Other income (expense):
     Interest expense ............................       (481,325)       (519,745)
     Other, net ..................................        266,878         102,147
                                                     ------------    ------------

Income before income taxes .......................      2,356,568         245,120

Income taxes .....................................        942,627          95,637
                                                     ------------    ------------

Net income .......................................   $  1,413,941    $    149,483
                                                     ============    ============

Net income per share .............................   $       0.14    $       0.02
                                                     ============    ============

Weighted average common and common
     equivalent shares outstanding ...............     10,451,807       7,967,710
                                                     ============    ============
</TABLE>


                            See accompanying notes.


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                       KITTY HAWK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                         MARCH 31,
                                                                   1997            1996
                                                               ------------    ------------
<S>                                                            <C>             <C>         
Operating activities:
   Net income ..............................................   $  1,413,941    $    149,483
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
   cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization .........................      2,239,449       1,515,157
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       Trade accounts receivable ...........................     18,237,045      31,030,045
       Inventory and aircraft supplies .....................       (761,806)        290,949
       Prepaid expenses and other ..........................       (215,039)      6,009,163
       Deposits on aircraft ................................      1,208,218              --
       Accounts payable and accrued expenses ...............    (20,586,388)    (25,942,774)
       Accrued maintenance reserves ........................         31,260          69,121
       Income taxes payable ................................     (1,877,762)        124,139
                                                               ------------    ------------

Net cash provided by (used in)
       operating activities ................................       (311,082)     13,245,283

Investing activities:
   Capital expenditures ....................................    (17,976,541)    (13,161,918)
                                                               ------------    ------------

Financing activities:
   Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt ................      3,349,578       5,500,000
   Repayments of long-term debt ............................       (910,679)     (1,026,911)
   Additional costs relating to initial public offering ....        (16,753)             --
                                                               ------------    ------------

Net cash provided by financing
   activities ..............................................      2,422,146       4,473,089
                                                               ------------    ------------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
   equivalents .............................................    (15,865,477)      4,556,454

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
   period ..................................................     27,320,402       3,355,293
                                                               ------------    ------------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period .................   $ 11,454,925    $  7,911,747
                                                               ============    ============
</TABLE>


                            See accompanying notes.


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                       KITTY HAWK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          ADDITIONAL
                                             NUMBER OF       COMMON         PAID-IN        RETAINED      TREASURY
                                              SHARES         STOCK          CAPITAL        EARNINGS        STOCK          TOTAL
                                           ------------   ------------   ------------    ------------   ------------   ------------
<S>                                        <C>            <C>            <C>             <C>            <C>            <C>         
Balance at December 31, 1996 ...........     10,669,517   $    106,695   $ 33,968,700    $ 26,293,298   $ (2,076,302)  $ 58,292,391

Additional costs relating to initial ...             --             --        (16,753)             --             --        (16,753)
public offering

Net income .............................             --             --             --       1,413,941             --      1,413,941
                                           ------------   ------------   ------------    ------------   ------------   ------------

Balance at March 31, 1997 ..............     10,669,517   $    106,695   $ 33,951,947    $ 27,707,239   $ (2,076,302)  $ 59,689,579
                                           ============   ============   ============    ============   ============   ============
</TABLE>


                            See accompanying notes.


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                       KITTY HAWK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.       BASIS OF PRESENTATION

         The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, which
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and
footnotes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 1997, are unaudited (except for
the December 31, 1996 condensed consolidated balance sheet which was derived
from the Company's audited consolidated balance sheet included in the
aforementioned Form 10-K/A), but have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and
with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required
by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been
included.

         Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 1997 are
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year
ended December 31, 1997.

         Net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding
during the period. The effect of options to purchase 390,707 and 153,567 shares
of the Company's common stock at $0.01 granted to certain executives in
December 1995 and June 1996, respectively, have been included in the
calculation of weighted average common and common equivalent shares for the
three month period ended March 31, 1996.

2.       REGISTRATION OF STOCK OFFERING

         In October 1996, the Company sold in an initial public offering
2,700,000 shares of Common Stock.

3.       LITIGATION

         The Company filed suit against Express One International, Inc.
("Express One") in July 1992 in Dallas County, Texas, claiming that Express One
breached an aircraft charter agreement and seeking actual damages of
approximately $60,000. Express One counterclaimed, asserting that the Company
wrongfully repudiated the lease agreement and seeking damages of $356,718 for
services performed, $1,140,000 for additional fees it would have received under
the contract, punitive damages and its attorney's fees and costs.

         In February 1995, a jury awarded the Company $25,000 in damages plus
its attorneys' fees and denied Express One's counterclaims. The court entered
judgment in favor of the Company for $25,000 in damages, for $148,115 in
attorneys fees through trial and for additional attorneys fees if Express One
appeals. Before expiration of the time for appeal, Express One filed a petition
under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. There is a dispute about whether
Express One has preserved a right to appeal and whether the judgment has become
final. Therefore, the judgment awarded to the Company has not been recorded in
the financial statements. The Company does not expect the outcome to have a
material adverse effect upon the Company's financial condition or results of
operations.

         The U.S. Postal Service ("USPS") selected the Company's air freight
carrier in September 1992 as the successful bidder on a contract for a
multi-city network of air transportation services supporting the USPS Express
Mail system. Two unsuccessful bidders sued the USPS to enjoin the award. The
Company intervened. This litigation (the "ANET Litigation") was settled in
April 1993 by agreements under which the USPS 




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terminated the Company's contract for convenience and awarded the contract to
the incumbent contractor, Emery Worldwide Airlines, Inc. ("Emery").

         In March 1995, the Company was served with a complaint in a qui tam
lawsuit filed on behalf of the U.S. Government by a third-party plaintiff
seeking to share a recovery under the Federal False Claims Act (the "Act"). The
suit, filed in May 1994, was filed under seal in accordance with the Act, to
enable the U.S. Government to review the claim before its disclosure to the
defendants. The U.S. Government declined to pursue the claim, but the
third-party plaintiff chose to continue. The suit claimed that the Company and
another defendant fraudulently failed to disclose to the USPS, both in the
Company's successful bid and in the settlement of the ANET litigation, that
certain of the aircraft the Company proposed to purchase and use to perform the
contract were aging aircraft with high use, and claimed that the Company and
Emery similarly fraudulently conspired in connection with the settlement of the
ANET litigation. The suit sought to recover treble the $10 million settlement
payment made by the USPS in settling the ANET litigation, plus the third party
plaintiff's costs and fees. In May 1996, the court dismissed the suit and
awarded the Company its attorneys' fees and costs. The plaintiff has asked the
court to reconsider its ruling. The Company does not expect the outcome of this
matter to have a material adverse effect upon the Company's financial condition
or results of operations.

4.       EARNINGS PER SHARE

         In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement No. 128, Earnings per Share, which is required to be adopted on
December 31, 1997. At that time, the Company will be required to change the
method currently used to compute earnings per share and to restate all prior
periods. Under the new requirements for calculating primary earnings per share,
the dilutive effect of stock options will be excluded. Because of the shares
considered outstanding related to SAB No. 83, the Company has not yet
determined what the impact of statement 128 will be on the calculation of fully
diluted earnings per share.




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          MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                           AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

         Revenues. The Company's revenues are derived from two related
businesses: (i) air freight carrier and (ii) air logistics. Air freight carrier
revenues are derived substantially from aircraft, crew, maintenance, and
insurance ("ACMI") contract and on-demand charters flown with Company aircraft.
Air logistics revenues are derived substantially from on-demand air freight
charters arranged by Kitty Hawk for its customers utilizing the flight services
of third-party air freight carriers. For those on-demand charters that are
arranged by the Company and flown by its air freight carrier, charges to the
customer for air transportation are accounted for as air freight carrier
revenues and charges for ground handling and transportation are accounted for
as air logistics revenues.

         General Motors Corporation ("GM"), the USPS and Burlington Air
Express, Inc. have each accounted for more than 10% of the Company's revenues
for the last fiscal year.

         Costs of Revenues. The principal components of the costs of revenues
attributable to the air freight carrier consist of the costs for the
maintenance and operation of aircraft, including the salaries of pilots and
maintenance personnel, charges for fuel, insurance and maintenance, and
depreciation of engines and airframes. Generally, charges for fuel are only
applicable for the on-demand charters flown by the air freight carrier because
fuel for the ACMI contract charters is generally provided by the customer or
billed to them on a direct pass-through basis. The principal components of the
costs of revenues attributable to air logistics consist of sub-charter costs
paid to third-party air freight carriers and costs paid for ground handling and
transportation. With respect to on-demand charters that are flown by the air
freight carrier, all related air transportation expenses are allocated to the
air freight carrier and all related cargo ground handling and transportation
expenses are allocated to air logistics.


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

         The following table sets forth, on a comparative basis for the periods
indicated, the components of the Company's gross profit (in thousands) and the
gross profit margin by revenue type:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Three months ended March 31,
                                        1997                 1996
                                 -----------------    -----------------
<S>                              <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>   
Air freight carrier:
         Revenues ............   $14,888     100.0%   $10,059     100.0%
         Costs of revenues ...    10,873      73.0      8,256      82.1
                                 =======   =======    =======     =====
         Gross profit ........   $ 4,015      27.0%   $ 1,803      17.9%
                                 =======   =======    =======     =====

Air logistics:
         Revenues ............   $13,215     100.0%   $10,195     100.0%
         Costs of revenues ...    11,875      89.9      9,155      89.8
                                 =======   =======    =======     =====
         Gross profit ........   $ 1,340      10.1%   $ 1,040      10.2%
                                 =======   =======    =======     =====
</TABLE>


         The following table presents, for the periods indicated, condensed
consolidated income statement data expressed as a percentage of total revenues:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Three months ended March 31,
                                                           1997      1996
                                                           -----     -----
<S>                                                         <C>       <C>  
Revenues:
     Air freight carrier .............................      53.0%     49.7%
     Air logistics ...................................      47.0      50.3
                                                           -----     -----
         Total revenues ..............................     100.0     100.0
Total costs of revenues ..............................      80.9      86.0
                                                           -----     -----
Gross profit .........................................      19.1      14.0
     General and administrative expenses .............       8.9      11.2
     Non-qualified employee profit sharing expense ...       1.0      (0.5)
                                                           -----     -----
Operating income .....................................       9.2       3.3
     Interest expense ................................      (1.7)     (2.6)
     Other income ....................................       0.9       0.5
                                                           -----     -----
Income before income taxes ...........................       8.4       1.2
Income taxes .........................................       3.4        .5
                                                           =====     =====
Net income ...........................................       5.0%       .7%
                                                           =====     =====
</TABLE>


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QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 COMPARED TO QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1996

           Revenues -- Air Freight Carrier. Air freight carrier on-demand and
ACMI contract charter revenues were $2.8 million and $11.5 million, or 18.9%
and 77.6%, respectively, of total air freight carrier revenues for the quarter
ended March 31, 1997, as compared to $3.0 million and $6.6 million, or 30.0%
and 66.0%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 1996. ACMI contract
charter revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 increased 73.9% over
quarter ended March 31, 1996, primarily as the result of additional Boeing
727-200 ACMI contract charters. Revenues from on-demand charters flown by
Company aircraft for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 decreased 6.8% from the
comparable prior year period due to aircraft being shifted from on-demand to
ACMI contract charters. For the quarter ended March 31, 1997, as compared to
the quarter ended March 31, 1996, prices for the Company's on-demand and ACMI
contract charters remained relatively constant.

           Revenues -- Air Logistics. Air logistics revenues increased $3.0
million, or 29.6%, to $13.2 million in the quarter ended March 31, 1997, from
$10.2 million in the quarter ended March 31, 1996. This increase was primarily
due to increased demand for on-demand charters generally and specifically for
charters which require larger aircraft generating greater revenues. For the
quarter ended March 31, 1997, as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 1996,
prices for the Company's air logistics services remained relatively constant.

           Costs of Revenues -- Air Freight Carrier. Air freight carrier costs
of revenues increased $2.6 million or 31.7% to $10.9 million in the quarter
ended March 31, 1997, from $8.3 million in the quarter ended March 31, 1996,
reflecting increased costs associated with increased fleet size and ACMI
contract charters. The gross profit margin from the air freight carrier
increased to 27.0% in the quarter ended March 31, 1997, from 17.9% in the
quarter ended March 31, 1996. The increase was primarily the result of reduced
maintenance costs and air freight carrier operating costs decreasing as a
percentage of air freight carrier revenues.

           As reported to the FAA, overall aircraft utilization increased to
5,832 flight hours for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, from 4,275 in the
quarter ended March 31, 1996, a 36.4% increase. This increase was primarily due
to increased hours flown for ACMI contract charters.

           Costs of Revenues -- Air Logistics. Air logistics costs of revenues
increased $2.7 million, or 29.7%, to $11.9 million in the quarter ended March
31, 1997, from $9.2 million in the quarter ended March 31, 1996, reflecting an
increased volume of business. The gross profit margin from air logistics
remained relatively constant at 10.1% in the quarter ended March 31, 1997, as
compared to the quarter ended March 31, 1996.

           General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative
expenses increased $241,000, or 10.6%, to $2.5 million in the quarter ended
March 31, 1997, from 2.3 million in the quarter ended March 31, 1996. This
increase was primarily due to an increase in support functions and
administrative costs associated with the growth in the aircraft fleet and the
increased volume of business of the air freight carrier in the quarter ended
March 31, 1997. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative
expenses decreased to 8.9% in the quarter ended March 31, 1997, from 11.2% in
the quarter ended March 31, 1996.

           Non-qualified Employee Profit Sharing Expense. Employee profit
sharing expense increased $362,000, to $271,000 in the quarter ended March 31,
1997, from ($91,000) in the quarter ended March 31, 1996, reflecting the
increase of net income before taxes in the quarter ended March 31, 1997.

           Operating Income. As a result of the above, operating income
increased $1.9 million, or 288%, to $2.6 million in the quarter ended March 31,
1997, from $663,000 in the quarter ended March 31, 1996. Operating income
margin increased to 9.2% in the quarter ended March 31, 1997, from 3.3% in the
quarter ended March 31, 1996.


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           Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased to $481,000 for the
quarter ended March 31, 1997, from $520,000 for the quarter ended March 31,
1996, a 7.4% decrease. The decrease was primarily the result of the reduction
of outstanding long-term debt balances used to finance aircraft acquisitions.

           Other Income (Expense). Other income increased to $267,000 in the
quarter ended March 31, 1997, from $102,000 in the comparable prior year
period. The increase was primarily due to increased interest income in the
quarter ended March 31, 1997, from the investment of proceeds from the
Company's initial public offering.

           Income Taxes. Income taxes as a percentage of income before income
taxes increased to 40% for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, from 39% for the
comparable prior year period. The increase was primarily due to increased state
income taxes.

           Net Income. As a result of the above, net income increased to $1.4
million in the quarter ended March 31, 1997, compared to $149,000 in the
quarter ended March 31, 1996. Net income as a percentage of total revenues
increased to 5.0% in the quarter ended March 31, 1997, from 0.7% in the
comparable prior year period.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

           The Company's capital requirements are primarily for the acquisition
and modification of aircraft and working capital. In addition, the Company has,
and will continue to have, capital requirements for the requisite periodic and
major overhaul maintenance checks for its air freight carrier fleet. The
Company's funding of its capital requirements historically has been primarily
from a combination of internally generated funds and bank borrowings. In
addition, the Company has leased aircraft and entered into a sale leaseback for
acquisition and may do so in the future.

           Cash used by operating activities was $311,000 and cash provided by
operating activities was $13.2 million in the quarters ended March 31, 1997 and
1996, respectively. At the end of the quarters ended March 31, 1997 and 1996,
the Company had working capital of $21.5 million and $4.9 million,
respectively.

           On August 14, 1996, Kitty Hawk entered into a Credit Agreement with
Wells Fargo Bank (Texas), National Association ("WFB"), and Bank One, Texas,
N.A. ("BOT") for a $15 million Revolving Credit Loans Facility (the "Revolving
Credit Facility"), an approximately $12.7 million Term Loans A Facility (the
"Term Loans A"), an approximately $11.2 million Term Loans B Facility (the
"Term Loans B"), and a $10 million Term Loans C Facility (the "Term Loans C")
(collectively, the "Commitments"). As of May 14, 1997, approximately $3.5
million was outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, approximately
$11.2 million was outstanding under Term Loans A, approximately $10.3 million
was outstanding under Term Loans B, and $3.2 was outstanding under the Term
Loans C. Borrowings under these Commitments bear interest at WFB's prime rate
or, at Kitty Hawk's option, a Eurodollar rate plus 1.5% to 2.0% based upon a
debt-to-cash flow ratio of Kitty Hawk.

           Under the Credit Agreement, $10 million of proceeds of the Revolving
Credit Facility are restricted to use from time to time for interim financing
of up to $6.5 million per aircraft for aircraft acquisitions by the Company;
the remaining $5 million of the Revolving Credit Facility may be used for
general corporate purposes, including interim financing for acquired aircraft
that exceeds the limits that apply to the restricted portion. Term Loans C must
be used to finance the purchase of one DC9-15F hushkit and up to seven major
maintenance checks for jet aircraft.

           The Revolving Credit Facility expires on December 31, 1998. Any
advance under the portion of the Revolving Credit Facility that is restricted
to interim financing for aircraft acquisition must repaid in full within 150
days of first advance for the acquired aircraft. All advances under the
Commitment for Term Loans C must be made by April 29, 1998. The Term Loans A
mature on March 31, 2002 and the Term Loans B and C mature on March 31, 2003.
The Commitments are cross-collateralized and are secured by certain aircraft
owned by the Company, all aircraft acquired with advances under the restricted
portion of the Revolving Credit Facility while those advances are outstanding,
certain leases of aircraft and engines, accounts, chattel paper, general
intangibles and other personal property.


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           In addition, the Company has a loan with 1st Source Bank. As of May
14, 1997, the outstanding balance of this loan was approximately $900,000. The
loan bears interest at 9.75%, is secured by a DC9-15F and matures in May 2000.
The 1st Source loan contains certain aircraft maintenance covenants and
provides that a change in the Company's business is an event of default upon
which 1st Source may declare all or any part of the remaining unpaid principal
due and payable.

           In November 1996, in connection with the Company's recent
acquisition of a one-third undivided interest in four Falcon 20 jet aircraft,
the Company and the two other co-owners of such aircraft entered into a five
year, $4.3 million term loan. The loan bears interest at a floating prime rate,
is secured by the four Falcon 20 jet aircraft and requires monthly payments of
principal and interest. The Company's liability under such loan is limited to
$2.0 million.

           Capital expenditures were $18.0 million and $13.2 million for the
quarters ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Capital expenditures for
the quarter ended March 31, 1997 were primarily for the purchase of: (i) two
Boeing 727-200 aircraft, (ii) cargo and noise abatement modifications for one
Boeing 727-200 aircraft, (iii) noise abatement equipment with respect to one
DC9-15F aircraft, (iv) two used JT8D-7 jet engines, (v) leasehold improvements
to Boeing 727-200 aircraft, (vi) the lease of its 40,000 square foot
headquarters facility, and (vii) major maintenance checks. Capital expenditures
for the quarter ended March 31, 1996 were primarily for the purchase of: (i)
two Boeing 727-200 aircraft and (ii) cargo and noise abatement modifications
for two Boeing 727-200 aircraft.

           In October 1996, the Company sold in an initial public offering
2,700,000 shares of Common Stock, raising net proceeds of approximately $29.4
million to purchase and modify to cargo configuration five Boeing 727-200
aircraft. As of May 14, 1997, the Company has purchased (i) one Boeing 727-200
freighter aircraft for $4.4 million, (ii) one Boeing 727-200 aircraft for $2.3
million which is being modified to cargo configuration for an additional cost
of approximately $3.1 million (including approximately $1.8 million for noise
abatement equipment), (iii) one Boeing 727-200 aircraft for $3.5 million which
is being modified to cargo configuration for an additional cost of
approximately $5.0 million (including noise abatement equipment for
approximately $2.5 million), and (iv) one Boeing 727-200 aircraft for $3.5
million which is expected to be placed into revenue service as a leased
passenger aircraft until its next major maintenance check (approximately 3,000
flight hours) at which time the Company currently anticipates modifying the
aircraft to cargo configuration for an additional cost of approximately $5.0
million (including $2.5 million for noise abatement equipment). As of May 14,
1997, the Company has used approximately $20.9 million of the net proceeds of
the initial public offering to fund these expenses.

           In December 1996, the Company amended its agreement with the
supplier of noise abatement equipment to increase the number of hushkits it has
firmly committed to purchase and to establish fixed prices. In connection with
this new agreement, the Company paid the vendor an additional $350,000 in
deposits on seven (7) future, firm orders valued between $13 and 17.5 million,
depending on type selected. In fiscal year 1997, the Company anticipates an
aggregate capital expenditure of $4.3 million for noise abatement
modifications, which the Company believes represents the total capital
expenditures that would currently be necessary to comply with the requirements
of existing applicable environmental regulations for such fiscal year. In
fiscal year 1998, the Company anticipates an aggregate capital expenditure
ranging from $9.0 million to $11.0 million for noise abatement modifications to
aircraft currently owned or proposed to be purchased. In the event the Company
acquires more aircraft than currently proposed, the Company's anticipated
aggregate capital expenditures for noise abatement modifications in fiscal year
1998 could materially increase.

           The Company's revenue fleet is comprised of 24 owned and 3 leased
aircraft, which includes 15 Boeing 727-200 aircraft manufactured between 1969
and 1978, 5 Douglas DC9-15F aircraft manufactured during 1967 and 1968, and 7
turbo-prop Convairs manufactured between 1948 and 1957. Of the Company's
revenue fleet of 27 aircraft, the Company operates 24 aircraft in active
revenue service, is in the process of converting two Boeing 727-200 aircraft to
cargo configuration, and anticipates converting an additional Boeing 727-200
aircraft to cargo configuration in 1998. These aircraft do not include the
Company's undivided one-third interest in four Falcon 20 jet aircraft leased to
a third-party operator. Manufacturers' Service Bulletins ("Service Bulletins")
and FAA Airworthiness Directives ("Directives") issued under the FAA's "Aging
Aircraft" program or issued on an ad hoc basis cause certain of these aircraft
to be subject to extensive aircraft examinations and require certain of these
aircraft to undergo structural inspections and modifications to address
problems of corrosion and structural fatigue at specified times. It is possible
that additional Service Bulletins or Directives applicable to the types of
aircraft included in the Company's fleet could be issued in the 




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future. The cost of compliance with such Directives and Service Bulletins
cannot currently be estimated, but could be substantial.

           The Company has been advised by the FAA that it is reexamining the
supplemental type certificates previously issued to certain companies approving
main deck cargo door and interior modifications to Boeing 727-200 passenger
category aircraft of the type operated by the Company. The Company's Boeing
727-200 aircraft all have been modified in reliance upon the FAA's prior
approval of these cargo-related modifications. As a result of the
reexamination, the FAA will likely require structural changes to the previously
installed modifications which may be costly to perform and require significant
aircraft down time. Before such changes can be completed, the FAA will likely
impose operating limitations on the Boeing 727-200 aircraft which will reduce
the effective payload of the Company's Boeing 727-200 aircraft which could have
a material adverse effect on Kitty Hawk and its operations.

           The Company historically has followed, and currently intends to
follow, a policy of retiring Convairs at the time of their next scheduled major
overhaul maintenance checks rather than expending the amounts necessary for
such checks. Two Convairs have been retired since December 31, 1996.

           The Company believes that the net proceeds from its initial public
offering, together with available funds, bank borrowings, and cash flows
expected to be generated by operations, will be sufficient to meet its
anticipated cash needs for working capital and capital expenditures for at
least the next 12 months. Thereafter, if cash generated by operations is
insufficient to satisfy the Company's liquidity requirements, the Company may
sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain additional credit
facilities.


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PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

           Information pertaining to this item is incorporated from Part I.
           Financial Information (Note 3 - Litigation).

ITEM 2.    CHANGES IN SECURITIES

           Not applicable.

ITEM 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

           Not applicable.

ITEM 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

           Not applicable.

ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION

           Recently, the Company became aware of strikes by auto workers at
           certain GM assembly plants. While the Company is unable currently to
           predict the effects of such strikes on the Company, they could
           reduce production at or shut down certain GM assembly plants for
           unpredictable periods of time, which could have a material adverse
           effect on the Company's revenues and profitability.

ITEM 6.    REPORTS ON FORM 8-K AND EXHIBITS

           (a) The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the
               three months ended March 31, 1997.

           (b)  Exhibits:

           The following exhibits are filed herewith or are incorporated by
           reference from previous filings with the Securities and Exchange
           Commission.


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                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     Exhibit No.       Description
     -----------       -----------
          <S>       <C>  
          3.1       -- Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.(2)

          3.2       -- Bylaws of the Company.(2)

          3.3       -- Amendment No. 1 to the Certificate of Incorporation of 
                       the Company.(2)

          3.4       -- Amendment No. 1 to the Bylaws of the Company.(2)

          4.1       -- Specimen Common Stock Certificate.(3)

         11.1       -- Statement of Computation of Net Income per Share.(1)

         21.1       -- Subsidiaries of the Registrant.(3)

         27.1       -- Financial Data Schedule.(1)
</TABLE>

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     (1)  Filed herewith.

     (2)  Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Registration
          Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-85698) dated as of December 1994,
          and incorporated herein by reference.

     (3)  Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Registration
          Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-8307) dated as of October 1996,
          and incorporated herein by reference.


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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, on the 14th day of May, 1997.


                                    KITTY HAWK, INC.

                                    By: /s/ RICHARD R. WADSWORTH
                                        --------------------------------------
                                        Richard R. Wadsworth
                                        Senior Vice President -- Finance,
                                        Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary


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                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     Exhibit No.       Description
     -----------       -----------
          <S>       <C>  
          3.1       -- Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.(2)

          3.2       -- Bylaws of the Company.(2)

          3.3       -- Amendment No. 1 to the Certificate of Incorporation of 
                       the Company.(2)

          3.4       -- Amendment No. 1 to the Bylaws of the Company.(2)

          4.1       -- Specimen Common Stock Certificate.(3)

         11.1       -- Statement of Computation of Net Income per Share.(1)

         21.1       -- Subsidiaries of the Registrant.(3)

         27.1       -- Financial Data Schedule.(1)
</TABLE>

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     (1)  Filed herewith.

     (2)  Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Registration
          Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-85698) dated as of December 1994,
          and incorporated herein by reference.

     (3)  Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Registration
          Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-8307) dated as of October 1996,
          and incorporated herein by reference.