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Air T

NASDAQ-listed holding company for air cargo, aircraft parts, de-icers and Rex

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About Air T

Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRT) is an American holding company established in 1980 and organised as a networked portfolio of about 20 businesses that operate independently yet interrelatedly, employing more than 1,000 people nationwide. Led by chairman and chief executive Nick Swenson, with senior leaders who own AIRT stock bought on the open market, the company follows what it calls an Investor-Operator Partnership model: investing in dynamic operating teams, allocating shareholder capital to cash-flow generating businesses, strengthening its balance sheet and supporting portfolio leadership to activate growth and deliver long-term value. Press releases are issued from Charlotte, North Carolina and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Segments

  • Overnight air cargo: Mountain Air Cargo and CSA Air, which have flown for FedEx since 1980, joined by Worldwide Aircraft Services in fiscal 2023 and Royal Aviation Services in fiscal 2026
  • Commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts: aircraft trading and leasing and surplus and aftermarket engine parts, airframes, avionics and logistics through Contrail Aviation Support, JetYard, AirCo and Worthington Aviation Parts; Crestone Air Partners, an Air T business, completed the acquisition of Arena Aviation Capital to pass 3.6 billion US dollars in assets under management, and Contrail named aviation finance veteran Stuart G. Weinroth as chief executive
  • Aviation ground support equipment: Global Ground Support (GGS), one of the world's largest manufacturers of aircraft de-icing equipment and the sole source supplier of de-icers to the US Air Force since 1999, serving passenger and cargo airlines, airports, the military and industrial customers
  • Regional air connectivity: Regional Express Airlines (Rex) in Australia and the Australian Airline Pilot Academy, following a Sale and Implementation Deed with Rex's administrators announced in October 2025
  • Digital solutions: WorldACD air cargo data and Ambry Hill Technology, generating recurring subscription revenues from digital aviation services

Values

The company's stated values are win-win outcomes for all stakeholders, clear perspective, decisiveness, continuous improvement, supporting people in their flow zone, and integrity. It reports results quarterly, with fiscal 2026 results and first quarter fiscal 2027 growth announced on its site, and holds an annual meeting of stockholders available by webcast.

Shows

Air T appears in the sponsor lists of the Ishka Airfinance Investival North America 2026, where it is listed as a supporter.

Contact

Offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Location

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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  • Ishka Airfinance Investival: North America

    Ishka Airfinance Investival: North America

    20 October 2026 · New York, United States

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