KHK Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk, Inc. (AMEX:KHK) announced today that it has hired Donald A. Premel as managing director of business development, a newly-created position, and Randy P. Smith as managing director of team resources. Smith replaces Kim Wiemuth, who recently accepted a position as president of a hospitality company. "Don and Randy possess the right combination of strategic thinking, senior-level leadership experience and industry savvy we need to take Kitty Hawk to the next level," said Robert W. Zoller, president and chief executive officer. "Don will oversee the development of new, commercially relevant products and services as we further strengthen our competitive position in the global air freight market. Randy will play a key role on our strategic planning team as we face important issues such as organizational development, corporate training and education and succession planning. We welcome them both to the Kitty Hawk family" Prior to joining Kitty Hawk, Premel had served since 1973 as a director for Continental Airlines' Americas division overseeing its cargo sales and operations. He was responsible for developing numerous innovative cargo strategies as well as directing sales and service personnel in 17 countries throughout North and South America. Prior to that, Premel served as a director for Continental's express products where he developed and managed Continental's Global Alliance Partnership Program with a variety of freight forwarders and logistic companies. Smith previously served for eight years in several roles at CompUSA, most recently as vice president of human resources. Smith oversaw strategic planning, change management, executive and organizational development, training, internal communications, regulatory compliance, diversity and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to CompUSA, Smith held various human resources positions with companies in Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. Both Premel and Smith will report to Steve Markhoff, vice president of strategic planning, general counsel and corporate secretary. About Kitty Hawk, Inc. www.kittyhawkcompanies.com As a recognized leader in customer service, Kitty Hawk is the premier provider of guaranteed, mission-critical, scheduled overnight air and beginning October 31, 2005 of scheduled time-definite coast-to-coast less-than-truckload (LTL) ground freight transportation to major business centers and surrounding communities throughout North America, including, Alaska, Hawaii, Toronto, Canada, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. With more than 30 years experience in the aviation and air freight industries, Kitty Hawk plays a key connecting role in the global supply chain. Kitty Hawk serves the logistics needs of more than 550 freight forwarders, integrated carriers, logistics companies and major airlines with its extensive integrated air and ground network, fleet of Boeing 737-300SF and 727 cargo aircraft, as well as a 239,000 square-foot cargo warehouse, US Customs clearance and sort facility at its Fort Wayne, Indiana hub. In 2005, Kitty Hawk became the North American launch customer for the fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly Boeing 737-300SF aircraft. Kitty Hawk's air and ground cargo networks and award-winning, guaranteed overnight time-definite service are ideal for heavy-weight shipments (over 150 lbs), special goods with unique dimensions, perishables, animals and other valuable shipments.