AIRNET SYSTEMS, INC. Waiver Letter

Exhibit 4.24

AIRNET SYSTEMS, INC.

Waiver Letter

November 12, 2004

Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, Chief Executive Officer

AirNet Systems, Inc.

3939 International Gateway

Columbus, OH 43219

Re: AirNet Systems, Inc. (“AirNet”) Credit Facilities

Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxxxxx:

We refer to that certain Xxxxxxx and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) dated May 28, 2004, by and among AirNet, The Huntington National Bank, as agent for and on behalf of the lenders from time to time party thereto (in such capacity, herein “Agent”), Bank One, N.A. (Main Office Columbus) (“Bank One”), Fifth Third Bank (“Fifth Third”) and The Huntington National Bank as a lender and the LC Issuer (in such capacity, herein “Huntington”). Each capitalized term used but not otherwise defined in this letter agreement (including all Exhibits hereto) shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Credit Agreement.

We have been advised that, during the third quarter of 2004, AirNet has recognized a $47,009,153.00 non-recurring, non-cash impairment charge related to its cargo aircraft assets and goodwill (herein, the “Impairment Charge”). Solely as a result of the impact of the Impairment Charge on AirNet’s financial statements, AirNet has, as of September 30, 2004, breached the financial covenants set forth in Sections 6.24.1 (“Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio”), 6.24.2 (“Leverage Ratio”) and 6.24.3 (“Minimum Tangible Net Worth”) of the Credit Agreement. The existing violation (which occurred as of September 30, 2004 solely as a result of the Impairment Charge) of each of the above referenced financial covenants constitutes a Default under Section 7.3 of the Credit Agreement and is referred to herein as the “Existing Financial Covenant Default.” Agent has discussed said Existing Financial Covenant Default with the Lenders, and hereby provides formal notice of the same to each Lender pursuant to Sections 9.9 and 12.14 of the Credit Agreement.

Each of Huntington and Bank One hereby consent to the waiver by Agent of the Existing Financial Covenant Default. Huntington and Bank One presently hold more than 51% of the Term Loans and the Aggregate Revolving Commitment and, as such, constitute Required Lenders for purposes of consenting to such waiver.

Pursuant to the authority referenced above, Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Lenders, hereby waives the Existing Financial Covenant Default (notwithstanding Sections 6.24.1, 6.24.2, 6.24.3 and 7.3 of the Credit Agreement as in effect on September 30, 2004 and at all times prior to the date hereof), and acknowledges that the Impairment Charge alone shall not be deemed to give rise to a Material Adverse Effect under Section 5.5 of the Credit Agreement, it being understood and agreed that (i) except for the waiver of the Existing Financial Covenant Default, neither the Agent nor any Lender has granted any waiver of any Default, Unmatured Default, breach or violation of the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, Section 6.24 thereof) which has occurred and/or is existing, or may occur and/or be existing in the future; and (ii) the foregoing waiver of the Existing Financial Covenant Default is contingent upon the execution and delivery by AirNet and the Guarantors of a certain Change in Terms Agreement effective as of the date hereof, pursuant to which certain provisions of the Credit Agreement shall be modified (said Change in Terms Agreement to constitute one of the “Loan Documents”); and (iii) Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Lenders hereby reserves all rights with respect to AirNet and the Guarantors under the Loan Documents, at law or in equity, with respect to any matter, Default or Unmatured Default, now existing or hereafter arising, existing, occurring or continuing, which does not constitute the Existing Financial Covenant Default, and, with respect to any such matter, Default or Unmatured Default, Agent and the Lenders shall at any time be entitled to enforce any of their respective rights and remedies, under the Loan Documents and otherwise, against AirNet and/or the Guarantors.

Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Lenders, hereby acknowledges and agrees that (i) AirNet’s notification to Agent of the Existing Financial Covenant Default has satisfied AirNet’s obligation under Section 6.3 of the Credit Agreement to notify the Lenders of any Default, and (ii) the recognition of the Impairment Charge shall, for purposes of the Credit Agreement, not constitute a material decline in the value of the Collateral under the Security Documents that would

give rise to a Default under Section 7.17 of the Credit Agreement or support a demand from Lenders that additional security be provided under such section.

The foregoing is given subject to the following:

1. Each of AirNet, AMI, Float, Jetride, Timexpress and Fast Forward hereby acknowledge and agree that, (i) after giving effect to the express terms and provisions of this letter agreement and the waiver of the Existing Financial Covenant Default provided by the Lenders and Agent herein, each and all of the terms, covenants and conditions of, and the obligations of each of them under, all Loan Documents shall remain in full force and effect and each such party ratifies and confirms its obligations under the Loan Documents and each confession of judgment or cognovit provision contained in the Loan Documents; (ii) upon the request of Agent or the Required Lenders, each of them shall enter into such additional documents and/or agreements as are customarily required of credit parties by any of the Lenders in connection with waivers and/or loan modifications; (iii) neither this letter agreement, the waiver given pursuant hereto, nor any previous modification, extension or compromise entered into with respect to any indebtedness of AirNet and/or any Guarantor to Agent and/or the Lenders (whether or not the same was in writing) shall constitute a course of dealing or be inferred or construed as constituting an express or implied understanding to enter into any future release, modification, extension, waiver or compromise; (iv) after giving effect to the express terms and provisions of this letter agreement and the waiver of the Existing Financial Covenant Default provided by the Lenders and Agent herein, each of the representations and warranties made in the Loan Documents is true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this letter agreement (except to the extent the Impairment Charge could be construed to be a “Material Adverse Effect” under Section 5.5 of the Credit Agreement); and (v) no event or condition exists which constitutes a Default or Unmatured Default under the Loan Documents (except for the Existing Financial Covenant Default waived hereby).

2. Contemporaneously with or prior to the execution of this letter agreement by Agent, Agent shall have received (i) this letter agreement, fully executed by AirNet and each Guarantor, (ii) the Change in Terms Agreement referenced above, fully executed by AirNet and each Guarantor, (iii) payment of the fees and expenses shown on the Disbursement Schedule signed by AirNet and each Guarantor as of the date hereof, and (iii) all other items and documents reasonably requested by Agent.

Please acknowledge the foregoing agreement by signing and returning to us executed counterparts of this letter agreement.

Very truly yours,

The Huntington National Bank, as Agent

By:	/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Vice President Loan Syndications

Acknowledged and Agreed:

AirNet Systems, Inc., an
Ohio corporation

By:	/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, Chief Executive Officer

WARNING – BY SIGNING THIS PAPER YOU GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO NOTICE AND COURT TRIAL. IF YOU DO NOT PAY ON TIME A COURT JUDGMENT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND THE POWERS OF A COURT CAN BE USED TO COLLECT FROM YOU REGARDLESS OF ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE CREDITOR WHETHER FOR RETURNED GOODS, FAULTY GOODS, FAILURE ON HIS PART TO COMPLY WITH THE AGREEMENT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.

Jetride, Inc., an
Ohio corporation

By:	/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, President

Float Control, Inc., a
Michigan corporation

By:	/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, President

AirNet Management, Inc., an
Ohio corporation

By:	/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, President

Fast Forward Solutions, LLC, an
Ohio limited liability company

By:	/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, President

ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE CREDITOR WHETHER FOR RETURNED GOODS, FAULTY GOODS, FAILURE ON HIS PART TO COMPLY WITH THE AGREEMENT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.

xxxxxxxxxx.xxx, inc. an
Ohio corporation

By:	/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, President

The undersigned Lenders hereby evidence their consent to the foregoing:

Bank One, N.A. (Main Office Columbus),
a national banking association


By:		/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, First Vice President

The Huntington National Bank,
a national banking association

By:	/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Vice President

cc	Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Fifth Third Bank (via facsimile 614-744-7606)
	Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Bank One, N.A. (via facsimile 614-248-5518)
	Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, The Huntington National Bank (via facsimile 614-480-5791)

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