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    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0001-Axis-With-Inappropriate-Members] The fact us-gaap:IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments with a value of -1365000 is dimensionally qualified with the us-gaap:StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis and the unallowable member us-gaap:MaterialReconcilingItemsMember. Base taxonomy member is not allowed by rule.  The properties of this us-gaap:IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments fact are Context: ied52855a7dbc4a0783a1cd96d3d47e2f_D20210101-20210930, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 81. atsg-20220930.htm 4</Log>
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    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0001-Axis-With-Inappropriate-Members] Member defined for the axis us-gaap:BusinessAcquisitionAxis was not reported with any fact: srt:ProFormaMember. Id: 9366. atsg-20220930.htm </Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0005-Context-Dates-After-Period-End-Date] The date of 2022-09-30 used for EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperations with a value of 0.230000 and the StatementScenarioAxis member ScenarioForecastMember is earlier than or the same as the reporting period end date 2022-09-30.  The properties of this EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperations fact are Context: i4c843f6804c2450dad0a09919723fd4e_D20220101-20220930, Unit: number, Rule Element Id: 49. atsg-20220930.htm 4</Log>
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    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:ConvertibleDebt has a value of -24215000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:ConvertibleDebt fact are: Context: ieb366fc6c1154117a2ae06a50889a24c_I20220101, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 3026. atsg-20220930.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:ConvertibleDebt has a value of -255861000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:ConvertibleDebt fact are: Context: i56e819477f634bca98acf2ea9d16014e_I20220101, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 3026. atsg-20220930.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:DeferredTaxLiabilities has a value of -217291000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:DeferredTaxLiabilities fact are: Context: i2b36e55c5c7d4ebd96bd8eb1a4135310_I20211231, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 636. atsg-20220930.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:DeferredTaxLiabilities has a value of -211764000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:DeferredTaxLiabilities fact are: Context: i56e819477f634bca98acf2ea9d16014e_I20220101, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 636. atsg-20220930.htm 4</Log>
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    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:InterestRateDerivativeLiabilitiesAtFairValue has a value of -341000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:InterestRateDerivativeLiabilitiesAtFairValue fact are: Context: i35c86bd8ae6849d2ba8884b68cb27312_I20211231, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 3093. atsg-20220930.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:InterestRateDerivativeLiabilitiesAtFairValue has a value of -3041000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:InterestRateDerivativeLiabilitiesAtFairValue fact are: Context: i4df4b7479ff44b05af97975c77708c94_I20211231, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 3093. atsg-20220930.htm 4</Log>
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