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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2007
or
     
o   Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from                      to                    
Commission file number: 0-9827
PHI, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Louisiana   72-0395707
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
2001 SE Evangeline Thruway    
Lafayette, Louisiana   70508
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (337) 235-2452
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: þ No: o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o      Accelerated filer: þ      Non-accelerated filer: o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes: o No: þ
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
     
Class   Outstanding at April 27, 2007
     
Voting Common Stock   2,852,616 shares
Non-Voting Common Stock   12,423,992 shares
 
 

 


 

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 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Thousands of dollars, except share data)
(Unaudited)
                 
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
ASSETS
               
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 8,931     $ 820  
Short-term investments
    119,893       153,414  
Accounts receivable — net of allowance:
               
Trade
    91,702       87,366  
Other
    3,093       1,928  
Inventories of spare parts and supplies
    50,796       55,596  
Assets held for sale
    8,075        
Other current assets
    9,456       7,930  
Refundable income taxes
    638       635  
 
           
Total current assets
    292,584       307,689  
 
               
Other
    25,730       23,816  
Property and equipment, net
    393,398       369,465  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 711,712     $ 700,970  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 23,029     $ 35,815  
Accrued liabilities
    10,670       8,511  
Accrued interest
    6,635       3,045  
Accrued vacation payable
    2,773       2,583  
Accrued wages and salaries
    5,315       3,636  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    48,422       53,590  
 
               
Long-term debt
    220,500       205,500  
Deferred income taxes
    33,135       32,828  
Other long-term liabilities
    8,885       8,927  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)
               
 
               
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
Voting common stock — par value of $0.10; authorized shares of 12,500,000
    285       285  
Non-voting common stock — par value of $0.10; authorized shares of 12,500,000
    1,242       1,242  
Additional paid-in capital
    290,695       290,695  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    59       77  
Retained earnings
    108,489       107,826  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    400,770       400,125  
 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 711,712     $ 700,970  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Quarter Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
Operating revenues
  $ 101,753     $ 101,372  
Gain on disposition of property and equipment, net
    2,534       230  
Other
    1,654       919  
 
           
 
    105,941       102,521  
 
           
 
               
Expenses:
               
Direct expenses
    93,233       87,055  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    7,537       6,685  
Interest expense
    4,107       5,073  
 
           
 
    104,877       98,813  
 
           
 
               
Earnings before income taxes
    1,064       3,708  
Income taxes
    401       1,483  
 
           
Net earnings
  $ 663     $ 2,225  
 
           
 
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
               
Basic
    15,288       10,422  
Diluted
    15,308       10,439  
 
               
Net earnings per common share
               
Basic
  $ 0.04     $ 0.21  
Diluted
  $ 0.04     $ 0.21  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Quarter Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net earnings
  $ 663     $ 2,225  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    7,970       7,192  
Deferred income taxes
    307       1,174  
Gain on asset dispositions
    (2,534 )     (230 )
Other
    215       249  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
    (15,341 )     2,695  
 
           
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (8,720 )     13,305  
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (34,227 )     (14,365 )
Proceeds from asset dispositions
    4,660       27,026  
Purchase of short-term investments
    (7,004 )     (32,707 )
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments
    40,525       6,800  
Other
    (2,123 )      
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    1,831       (13,246 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from line of credit
    28,000       200  
Payments on line of credit
    (13,000 )      
 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities
    15,000       200  
 
           
 
               
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    8,111       259  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    820       3,036  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 8,931     $ 3,295  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental Disclosures Cash Flow Information
               
Interest paid
  $ 261     $ 158  
 
           
 
               
Taxes paid, net
  $ 3     $ 18  
 
           
 
               
Accrued payables related to purchase of property and equipment
  $ 3,066     $  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. General
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PHI, Inc. and subsidiaries (“PHI” or the “Company”). In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal, recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial results for the interim periods presented. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and the accompanying notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The Company’s financial results, particularly as they relate to the Company’s Oil and Gas operations, are influenced by seasonal fluctuations as discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. Therefore, the results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for a full fiscal year.
2. Segment Information
PHI is primarily a provider of helicopter services, including helicopter maintenance and repair services. We used a combination of factors to identify reportable segments as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” (“SFAS 131”). The overriding determination of our segments is based on how the chief operating decision-maker of our Company evaluates our results of operations. The underlying factors include customer bases, types of service, operational management, physical locations, and underlying economic characteristics of the types of work we perform. We previously identified four segments for disclosure. The reportable segments were Domestic Oil and Gas, Air Medical, International, and Technical Services.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2007, we have combined our oil and gas customers that were previously included in our International segment into our Domestic Oil and Gas segment, and have eliminated the term “Domestic” from that segment. Additionally, the contract work previously included in the International segment for the National Science Foundation is now included in our Technical Services segment. We therefore now have three reportable segments: Oil and Gas, Air Medical, and Technical Services. All prior periods have been recast to conform to the 2007 presentation.
Oil and Gas segment. We transport personnel and, to a lesser extent, parts and equipment to, from and among offshore platforms, drilling rigs and other offshore facilities in the Gulf of Mexico, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. We currently operate 164 aircraft in this segment. In 2006, the Oil and Gas segment represented 65% of our total operating revenues.
Air Medical segment. We provide air medical transportation services for hospitals and emergency service agencies. We currently operate in 14 states with 71 aircraft that are specially outfitted to accommodate emergency patients, medical personnel and emergency medical equipment. Our helicopters transport patients between hospitals as well as to hospitals from accident sites or rural locations where ground transportation would be prohibitively slow. We are paid by either commercial insurance companies, federal or state agencies such as Medicare and Medicaid, or the patient. In 2006, approximately 32% of our total operating revenues were generated by our air medical operations.
Technical Services segment. We perform maintenance and repair services at our Lafayette, Louisiana facility pursuant to a Federal Aviation Administration repair station license, primarily for our own fleet, but also for existing customers that own their aircraft. The license includes authority to repair airframes, engines, avionics, accessories, radios and instruments and to perform specialized services. We also

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operate four aircraft for the National Science Foundation in Antarctica. Approximately 3% of our total operating revenues in 2006 were generated by our technical services operations.
Segment operating income is operating revenues less direct expenses and selling, general, and administrative costs allocated to the operating segment. Unallocated overhead consists primarily of corporate selling, general, and administrative costs that we do not allocate to the reportable segments.
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable operating segments for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
                 
    Quarter Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (Thousands of dollars)  
Segment operating revenues
               
Oil and Gas
  $ 65,300     $ 68,554  
Air Medical
    33,545       30,711  
Technical Services
    2,908       2,107  
 
           
Total operating revenues
    101,753       101,372  
 
           
 
               
Segment direct expense (1)
               
Oil and Gas
    57,435       53,853  
Air Medical
    33,828       31,619  
Technical Services
    1,970       1,583  
 
           
Total direct expense
    93,233       87,055  
 
               
Segment selling, general and administrative expense
               
Oil and Gas
    391       393  
Air Medical
    1,941       1,838  
Technical Services
    8       1  
 
           
Total selling, general and administrative expense
    2,340       2,232  
 
           
Total direct and selling, general and administrative expense
    95,573       89,287  
 
           
 
               
Net segment profit
               
Oil and Gas
    7,474       14,308  
Air Medical
    (2,224 )     (2,746 )
Technical Services
    930       523  
 
           
Total
    6,180       12,085  
 
               
Other, net (2)
    4,188       1,149  
Unallocated selling, general and administrative costs
    (5,197 )     (4,453 )
Interest expense
    (4,107 )     (5,073 )
 
           
Earnings before income taxes
  $ 1,064     $ 3,708  
 
           
 
(1)   Included in direct expense are the depreciation expense amounts below:
                         
            Quarter Ended  
            March 31  
            2007     2006  
Oil and Gas
          $ 4,392     $ 4,151  
Air Medical
            2,295       2,060  
Technical Services
            234       95  
 
                   
Total
      $ 6,921     $ 6,306  
 
                   
 
                       
 
                 
Unallocated SG&A
          $ 1,049     $ 886  
 
                   
 
(2)   Including gains on disposition of property and equipment, and other income.

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3. Commitments and Contingencies
Environmental Matters — We have an aggregate estimated liability of $0.2 million as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 for environmental remediation costs that are probable and estimable. We have conducted environmental surveys of our former Lafayette Facility, which we vacated in 2001, and have determined that limited soil and groundwater contamination exists at the facility. We have installed groundwater monitoring wells at the facility and periodically monitor and report on the contamination. In May 2003, we submitted a Louisiana Risk Evaluation/Corrective Action Plan (“RECAP”) Standard Site Assessment Report to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) fully delineating the extent and type of contamination. In April, 2006 the Site Assessment was updated to include recent analytical data. LDEQ is reviewing the assessment report. Once LDEQ completes its review and reports on whether all contamination has been fully defined, a risk evaluation in accordance with RECAP will be submitted and evaluated by LDEQ. At that point, LDEQ will establish what cleanup standards must be met at the site. When the process is complete, we will be in a position to develop an appropriate remediation plan and determine the resulting cost of remediation. We have not recorded any estimated liability for remediation and contamination and, based upon the May 2003 Site Assessment Report, the April 2006 update and ongoing monitoring, we believe the ultimate remediation costs for the former Lafayette facility will not be material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
Legal Matters — We have been named as a defendant in various legal actions that have arisen in the ordinary course of business and have not been finally adjudicated. In the opinion of management, the amount of the ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
On June 15, 2005, we received a subpoena from the United States Department of Justice relating to a grand jury investigation of potential antitrust violations among providers of helicopter transportation services in the Gulf of Mexico. We are cooperating fully with the investigation and believe we have provided all documents and other information required by the subpoena. We have not received any further communications from the Department of Justice since shortly after providing the requested information. At this stage, it is not possible to assess the outcome of this investigation, although based on the information available to us to date, management does not expect the outcome of the investigation to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
Long-term Debt — On April 12, 2006, we issued $200 million of 7.125% Senior Notes due 2013. Net proceeds of $196.0 million were used to repurchase $184.8 million of our existing 9 3/8% Senior Notes, which were tendered by April 12, 2006, at a total cost of $201.6 million including an early call premium and accrued interest. We redeemed the remaining $15.2 million of 9 3/8% Senior Notes on May 1, 2006, at a redemption price of 104.688% of the face amount plus accrued interest. As a result of the refinancing of the 9 3/8% Senior Notes, we recorded a pretax charge of $12.8 million ($7.7 million, net of tax) in the quarter ended June 30, 2006, which consisted of a $9.8 million early call premium, $2.6 million of unamortized issuance costs, and $0.4 million in related expenses of the tender for the outstanding notes.
The 7.125% Senior Notes mature April 15, 2013, and interest is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15. The notes contain restrictive covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, dividends, repurchases of capital stock and other payments affecting restricted subsidiaries, issuance and sales of restricted subsidiary stock, dispositions of proceeds of asset sales, and mergers and consolidations and sales of assets. We were in compliance with the covenants applicable to these notes as of March 31, 2007.
We have a $35 million revolving credit facility with a commercial bank, which is scheduled to expire on September 1, 2008. As of March 31, 2007, we had $20.5 million in borrowings and $5.1 million in letters

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of credit outstanding under the facility. The facility includes covenants related to working capital, funded debt to net worth, and consolidated net worth. As of March 31, 2007, we were in compliance with these covenants.
Operating Leases — We lease certain aircraft, facilities, and equipment used in our operations. The related lease agreements, which include both non-cancelable and month-to-month terms, generally provide for fixed monthly rentals, and certain real estate leases also include renewal options. We generally pay all insurance, taxes, and maintenance expenses associated with these aircraft, and some leases contain renewal and purchase options.
At March 31, 2007, we had approximately $173.8 million in aggregate commitments under operating leases of which approximately $14.2 million is payable through December 31, 2007, and a total of $18.8 million is payable over the twelve months ending March 31, 2008. Of the total lease commitments, $153.2 million represents commitments for aircraft, and facility lease commitments of $20.6 million, primarily for our facilities in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Purchase Commitments — At March 31, 2007, we had purchase commitments totaling $142.4 million for aircraft, $37.2 million which we intend to fund with operating leases, and $105.2 million which we expect to fund from existing cash or short-term investments, as required.
Assets Held for Sale — Included in assets held for sale are certain aircraft and inventory associated with those aircraft with a net book value of approximately $8.1 million as of March 31, 2007. Subsequent to March 31, 2007, we completed the sale of these aircraft and the inventory. We expect to report a gain from the sale of these aircraft. These aircraft are not strategic to our fleet plans.
4. Valuation Accounts
We have established an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, current market conditions, and other information. The allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately $0.1 million at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
We have also established valuation reserves related to obsolete and excess inventory. The inventory valuation reserves were $6.8 million and $7.3 million at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
5. Employees
Union Related Matters — As previously reported, the pilots represented by the OPEIU (the Office and Professional Employees International Union) commenced a general strike on September 20, 2006, affecting both our Oil and Gas and Air Medical segments. On November 10, 2006, the OPEIU made a purported “unconditional” offer for the strikers to return to work and an end to strike activities. Thereafter, questions arose over whether the OPEIU’s offer was indeed unconditional. As a result, the parties were unable to agree on a return to work process, and the OPEIU subsequently filed suit seeking injunctive relief in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. On January 11, 2007, the court agreed to our return-to-work criteria and process for the remaining striking pilots, and by April 29, 2007, we had substantially completed processing those pilots back to work. Pilots are currently working under the terms and conditions of employment set forth in the final contract proposals made by the Company and implemented when collective bargaining negotiations were terminated on August 28, 2006.
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and are expected to be addressed by the same federal court. A trial on these matters is currently set to start on April 21, 2008. It is not possible to assess the outcome of the remaining claims and counterclaims.
Employee Incentive Compensation — In 2002, we implemented an incentive compensation plan for non-executive and non-represented employees. The plan allows us to pay up to 7% of earnings before tax upon achieving a specified earnings threshold. During 2004, we implemented an executive/senior management plan for certain corporate and business unit management employees. Pursuant to these plans, we have accrued an estimated incentive compensation expense of less than $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. For the year ended December 31, 2006, we did not record incentive compensation expense related to the plans because the earnings threshold was not met.
6. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting and disclosure for uncertain tax positions, as defined. FIN 48 seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of the recognition and measurement related to accounting for income taxes. On January 1, 2007, we adopted the provisions of FIN 48. Based on our evaluation, we have concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in our financial statements. Our evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2001 to 2006, the tax years which remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of March 31, 2007.
In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is encouraged provided that the reporting entity has not yet issued financial statements for that fiscal year including financial statements for an interim period within that fiscal year. We are assessing SFAS No. 157 and have not determined yet the impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have on our results of operations or financial position.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statements No. 115” (“SFAS No. 159”). SFAS No. 159 permits the Company to choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible items at fair value (the “fair value option”). We would report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting period. This accounting standard is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. We are assessing SFAS No. 159 and have not determined yet the impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have on our results of operations, financial position, or liquidity.
7. Shareholders’ Equity
On April 12, 2006, we completed the sale of 4,287,920 non-voting common shares at $35.00 per share and on May 1, 2006, we completed the sale of the over-allotment of 578,680 shares also at $35.00 per share. Proceeds from the offering were $160.7 million, net of expenses.
We had an average of 15.3 million common shares outstanding for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to an average of 10.4 million shares for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The increase was the result of the equity offering in April 2006.

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8. Comprehensive Income
The following table summarizes the components of total comprehensive income (net of taxes):
                 
    Quarter Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (Thousands of dollars)  
Net earnings
  $ 663     $ 2,225  
SFAS No. 158 adjustment
    (18 )      
 
           
Comprehensive income
  $ 645     $ 2,225  
 
           
9. Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
On April 12, 2006, we issued $200 million of 7.125% Senior Notes due 2013 and retired $184.8 million of 9 3/8% Series B Senior Notes due 2009. On May 1, 2006, we redeemed the remaining $15.2 million 9 3/8% Series B Senior Notes.
Our 7.125% Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several, senior basis by all of our Guarantor Subsidiaries.
The following supplemental condensed financial information sets forth, on a consolidated basis, the balance sheet, statement of operations, and statement of cash flows information for PHI, Inc. (“Parent Company Only”) and the Guarantor Subsidiaries. The principal eliminating entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries, intercompany balances, and intercompany revenues and expenses.

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PHI, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
(Thousands of dollars)
                                 
    March 31, 2007  
    Parent                    
    Company     Guarantor              
    Only     Subsidiaries (1)     Eliminations     Consolidated  
ASSETS
                               
Current Assets:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 8,489     $ 442     $     $ 8,931  
Short-term investments
    119,893                   119,893  
Accounts receivable — net of allowance
    80,972       13,823             94,795  
Inventories of spare parts and supplies
    50,796                   50,796  
Assets held for sale
    8,075                   8,075  
Other current assets
    9,424       32             9,456  
Refundable income taxes
    44       594             638  
 
                       
Total current assets
    277,693       14,891             292,584  
 
                               
Investment in subsidiaries and other
    48,003             (48,003 )      
Intercompany receivable
          45,301       (45,301 )      
Other assets
    25,673       57             25,730  
Property and equipment, net
    385,918       7,480             393,398  
 
                       
Total assets
  $ 737,287     $ 67,729     $ (93,304 )   $ 711,712  
 
                       
 
                               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                               
Current liabilities:
                               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 41,963     $ 3,686     $     $ 45,649  
Intercompany payable
    45,301             (45,301 )      
Accrued vacation payable
    2,484       289             2,773  
 
                       
Total current liabilities
    89,748       3,975       (45,301 )     48,422  
 
                               
Long-term debt
    220,500                   220,500  
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities
    26,269       15,751             42,020  
Shareholders’ Equity:
                               
Paid-in capital
    292,222       4,402       (4,402 )     292,222  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    59                   59  
Retained earnings
    108,489       43,601       (43,601 )     108,489  
 
                       
Total shareholders’ equity
    400,770       48,003       (48,003 )     400,770  
 
                       
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 737,287     $ 67,729     $ (93,304 )   $ 711,712  
 
                       
 
1)   Foreign subsidiaries represent minor subsidiaries and are included in the guarantors’ subsidiaries amounts.

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PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
(Thousands of dollars)
                                 
    December 31, 2006  
    Parent                      
    Company   Guarantor          
    Only   Subsidiaries (1)   Eliminations   Consolidated  
ASSETS
                               
Current Assets:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 385     $ 435     $     $ 820  
Short-term investments
    153,414                   153,414  
Accounts receivable — net of allowance
    75,642       13,652             89,294  
Inventories of spare parts and supplies
    55,596                   55,596  
Other current assets
    7,922       8             7,930  
Refundable income taxes
    44       591             635  
 
                       
Total current assets
    293,003       14,686             307,689  
 
                               
Investment in subsidiaries
    46,226             (46,226 )      
Intercompany receivable
          44,085       (44,085 )      
Other assets
    23,759       57             23,816  
Property and equipment, net
    361,570       7,895             369,465  
 
                       
Total assets
  $ 724,558     $ 66,723     $ (90,311 )   $ 700,970  
 
                       
 
                               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                               
Current liabilities:
                               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 46,653     $ 4,354     $     $ 51,007  
Intercompany payable
    44,085             (44,085 )      
Accrued vacation payable
    2,295       288             2,583  
 
                       
Total current liabilities
    93,033       4,642       (44,085 )     53,590  
 
                               
Long-term debt
    205,500                   205,500  
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities
    25,900       15,855             41,755  
Shareholders’ Equity
                               
Paid-in capital
    292,222       4,402       (4,402 )     292,222  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    77                   77  
Retained earnings
    107,826       41,824       (41,824 )     107,826  
 
                       
Total shareholders’ equity
    400,125       46,226       (46,226 )     400,125  
 
                       
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 724,558     $ 66,723     $ (90,311 )   $ 700,970  
 
                       

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PHI, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Thousands of dollars)
                                 
    For the quarter ended March 31, 2007  
    Parent                    
    Company     Guarantor              
    Only     Subsidiaries (1)     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Operating revenues
  $ 86,707     $ 15,046     $     $ 101,753  
Management fees
    602             (602 )      
Gain on dispositions of property and equipment, net
    2,534                   2,534  
Other
    1,650       4             1,654  
 
                       
 
    91,493       15,050       (602 )     105,941  
 
                       
 
                               
Expenses:
                               
Direct expenses
    81,792       11,441             93,233  
Management fees
          602       (602 )      
Selling, general, and administrative
    6,785       752             7,537  
Equity in net income of consolidated subsidiaries
    (1,777 )           1,777        
Interest expense
    4,107                   4,107  
 
                       
 
    90,907       12,795       1,175       104,877  
 
                       
 
                               
Earnings before income taxes
    586       2,255       (1,777 )     1,064  
Income taxes
    (77 )     478             401  
 
                       
 
                               
Net earnings
  $ 663     $ 1,777     $ (1,777 )   $ 663  
 
                       
                                 
    For the quarter ended March 31, 2006  
    Parent                    
    Company     Guarantor              
    Only     Subsidiaries (1)     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Operating revenues
  $ 87,377     $ 13,995     $     $ 101,372  
Management fees
    507             (507 )      
Gain on dispositions of property and equipment, net
    230                   230  
Other
    917       2             919  
 
                       
 
    89,031       13,997       (507 )     102,521  
 
                       
 
                               
Expenses:
                               
Direct expenses
    77,880       9,175             87,055  
Management fees
          507       (507 )      
Selling, general, and administrative
    5,973       712             6,685  
Equity in net income of consolidated subsidiaries
    (2,955 )           2,955        
Interest expense
    5,073                   5,073  
 
                       
 
    85,971       10,394       2,448       98,813  
 
                       
 
                               
Earnings before income taxes
    3,060       3,603       (2,955 )     3,708  
Income taxes
    835       648             1,483  
 
                       
 
Net earnings
  $ 2,225     $ 2,955     $ (2,955 )   $ 2,225  
 
                       
 
1)   Foreign subsidiaries represent minor subsidiaries and are included in the guarantors’ subsidiaries amounts.

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PHI, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands of dollars)
                                 
    For the quarter ended March 31, 2007  
    Parent                    
    Company     Guarantor              
    Only     Subsidiaries (1)     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ (8,740 )   $ 20     $     $ (8,720 )
 
                               
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (34,214 )     (13 )           (34,227 )
Proceeds from asset dispositions
    4,660                   4,660  
Purchase (sale) of short-term investments
    33,521                   33,521  
Other
    (2,123 )                 (2,123 )
 
                       
Net cash used in investing activities
    1,844       (13 )           1,831  
 
                       
 
                               
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
Proceeds from line of credit, net
    15,000                   15,000  
 
                       
Net cash provided by financing activities
    15,000                   15,000  
 
                       
 
                               
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    8,104       7             8,111  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    385       435             820  
 
                       
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 8,489     $ 442     $     $ 8,931  
 
                       
                                 
    For the quarter ended March 31, 2006  
    Parent                    
    Company     Guarantor              
    Only     Subsidiaries (1)     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 13,295     $ 10     $     $ 13,305  
 
                               
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (14,365 )                 (14,365 )
Proceeds from asset dispositions
    27,026                   27,026  
Purchase (sale) of short-term investments
    (25,907 )                 (25,907 )
 
                       
Net cash used in investing activities
    (13,246 )                 (13,246 )
 
                       
 
                               
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
Proceeds from line of credit, net
    200                   200  
 
                       
Net cash provided by financing activities
    200                   200  
 
                       
 
                               
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    249       10             259  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    2,577       459             3,036  
 
                       
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 2,826     $ 469     $     $ 3,295  
 
                       
 
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto as well as our audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 management’s discussion and analysis, risk factors and other information contained therein.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this Form 10-Q, other periodic reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other written and oral statements made by us or on our behalf, are forward-looking statements. When used herein, the words “anticipates”, “expects”, “believes”, “goals”, “intends”, “plans”, or “projects” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions about future events and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations, beliefs, and estimates expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such assumptions will prove correct or even approximately correct. Factors that could cause our results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: unexpected variances in flight hours; the effect on demand for our services caused by volatility of oil and gas prices; the effect on our operating costs of volatile fuel prices; adverse weather conditions; the availability and cost of capital required to acquire aircraft; environmental risks; the activities of our competitors; changes in government regulation; results of future collective bargaining negotiations with the union representing our pilots, or the effects of not reaching any agreement with the union; continuing litigation with the union arising out of the terminated collective bargaining negotiations and the pilots’ strike that recently ended; the effects of any other labor strife; operating hazards; aircraft accidents and any resulting personal injury, deaths or property damage; risks related to operating in foreign countries; the ability to obtain adequate insurance at an acceptable cost, and the effects on our ability to do so of the location of many of our operations in areas that are vulnerable to hurricanes; and the ability to develop and implement successful business strategies. All forward-looking statements in this document are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this paragraph, the Risk Factors section of this report, and the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. PHI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Overview
As previously reported, the pilots represented by the OPEIU (the Office and Professional Employees International Union), commenced a general strike on September 20, 2006, affecting both the Oil and Gas and Air Medical segments. Approximately 236 pilots initially participated in this strike, out of a total pilot work force of 597.
On November 10, 2006, the OPEIU notified the Company that it was ending the strike, purportedly offering an “unconditional” return to work of the remaining striking pilots. Thereafter, questions arose over whether the OPEIU’s offer was indeed unconditional. As a result, the parties were unable to agree on a return to work process, and the OPEIU subsequently filed suit seeking injunctive relief in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
On January 11, 2007, the court conducted a hearing relating to our handling of the return to work of the remaining strikers. At the judge’s request, an agreement was reached on a return to work process. The court-approved methodology focused on pilot qualifications and currency, safety, customer requirements, training status and certain other criteria. The return-to-work process was substantially completed by April

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29, 2007. We continue to operate under a pilot compensation program and other terms and conditions of employment based on the final contract proposals that were made by the Company and implemented at the end of collective bargaining negotiations on August 28, 2006.
The pilot workforce at April 30, 2007 was 664, compared to 597 at September 20, 2006, the date the pilots commenced the strike. Initially, 236 pilots participated in this strike. The increase in the pilot workforce from the pre-strike level is due to the increase in the size of our aircraft fleet.
Other issues surrounding PHI’s allegations that the OPEIU engaged in bad faith bargaining, as well as the OPEIU’s counterclaims and claims arising from the OPEIU’s offer to return to work, remain outstanding and are expected to be addressed by the same federal court. A trial on these matters is currently set to start April 21, 2008. It is not possible to predict the outcome of the remaining claims and counterclaims.
Operating revenues for the first quarter 2007 were $101.8 million compared to $101.4 million for 2006, an increase of $0.4 million. Oil and Gas operating revenues decreased a net of $3.3 million due to a decrease in flight hours as a result of the strike and a reduction of aircraft and reduced flight hours in our foreign operations. Operating revenues in the Air Medical segment increased $2.8 million due to rate increases and increased patient transports, although transport volume was adversely affected by the pilots’ strike.
Total flight hours were 33,486 for the first quarter 2007 compared to 37,444 for the first quarter 2006. Flight hours in the Oil and Gas segment were 26,086 for the first quarter 2007 compared to 29,817 for first quarter 2006, a decrease of 3,731 flight hours, due to the pilots’ strike and reduced flight hours in our foreign operations.
The number of aircraft in service at March 31, 2007 was 239 compared to 237 at March 31, 2006. Since March 31, 2006, we have sold 24 aircraft, primarily consisting of light aircraft that were incurring relatively little flight time. Since March 31, 2006, we have taken delivery of 26 aircraft consisting of two heavy, eight medium, and 16 light aircraft.
Subsequent to March 31, 2007, we sold certain aircraft, and we therefore recorded the net book value of those assets as “Assets Held for Sale” on our balance sheet. The net book value of those aircraft and the associated inventory was $8.1 million. We expect to report a gain from the sale of these aircraft. These aircraft are not strategic to our fleet plans.
At December 31, 2006, we had 236 aircraft in service. During the first quarter of 2007, we sold five light and one medium aircraft resulting in a gain of approximately $2.5 million, and took delivery of eight light and one medium aircraft.
At March 31, 2007, we had an order for two additional transport category aircraft, at an approximate cost of $37.2 million. We intend to execute an operating lease for these two aircraft. One of these aircraft was delivered subsequent to quarter end and is in the process of being completed. The aircraft will be available for service by approximately June 2007.
At March 31, 2007, we also had orders for 23 other aircraft for service primarily in the Oil and Gas segment, with a total cost of $105.2 million and delivery dates scheduled throughout 2007 and 2008.
Direct operating expense was $93.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $87.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $6.1 million. This increase was due to increases in the Oil and Gas and Air Medical segments. The increases were primarily the result of strike related costs of $2.4 million, and costs associated with new aircraft of $2.7 million. The remaining $1.0 million increase was related to increased employee compensation expense of $2.9 million, which was partially offset by a decrease in insurance costs of $1.8 million, due to an insurance premium credit related to favorable claims experience, and other items $0.1 million, net.

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Selling, general and administrative expense was $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to $6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $0.8 million. This increase was a result of increased legal costs ($0.3 million) related to the pilots’ strike and other union issues, employee compensation costs ($0.3 million) due to overtime costs for certain support staff related to the strike, and depreciation expense ($0.2 million).
Earnings before income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were $1.1 million compared to $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2007 included an insurance premium credit of $1.8 million related to favorable claims experience, and also a gain on equipment dispositions of $2.5 million.
On April 12, 2006, we completed the sale of 4,287,920 non-voting common shares at $35.00 per share and on May 1, 2006, we completed the sale of another 578,680 shares pursuant to the underwriters’ over-allotment option, also at $35.00 per share. Proceeds from the sales were $160.7 million, net of underwriting fees and expenses. The proceeds were used to fund the acquisition of aircraft delivered in 2006 and will be used to fund the acquisition of aircraft being delivered in 2007 and 2008. We also issued $200 million of 7.125% Senior Notes due April 15, 2013 pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. Proceeds were $196.0 million net of underwriting fees and expenses, and were used to retire $184.8 million of our existing 9 3/8% Senior Notes pursuant to a tender offer, at a total cost of $201.6 million including an early call premium and accrued interest. We subsequently redeemed the remaining $15.2 million of 9 3/8% Senior Notes on May 1, 2006, at a redemption price of 104.688% of the face amount plus accrued interest. As a result of the early redemption of the 9 3/8% Senior Notes, we recorded a pretax charge of $12.8 million ($7.7 million, net of tax), which consisted of a $9.8 million early call premium, $2.6 million of unamortized issuance costs, and $0.4 million in related expenses of tendering for outstanding notes. On December 8, 2006, we commenced an offer to exchange the 7.125% Senior Notes for registered debt securities with identical terms, and we completed that exchange on December 8, 2006.
As previously reported, on June 15, 2005, we received a subpoena from the United States Department of Justice relating to a grand jury investigation of potential antitrust violations among providers of helicopter transportation services in the Gulf of Mexico. We are cooperating fully with the investigation and believe we have provided all documents and other information required by the subpoena. We have not received any further communications from the Department of Justice since shortly after providing the requested information. At this stage, it is not possible to predict the outcome of this investigation, although based on the information available to us to date, management does not expect the outcome of the investigation to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

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Operating Statistics
The following tables present non-financial operational statistics for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 and 2006:
                 
    Quarter Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006 (1)  
Flight hours:
               
Oil and Gas
    26,086       29,817  
Air Medical
    6,992       7,155  
Technical Services
    408       472  
 
           
Total
    33,486       37,444  
 
           
 
               
Air Medical Transports (2)
    4,922       4,822  
 
           
 
               
Aircraft operated at period end:
               
Oil and Gas
    164       167  
Air Medical
    71       66  
Technical Services
    4       4  
 
           
Total (3)
    239       237  
 
           
 
(1)   All prior periods have been recast to conform to the 2007 segment presentation. See Note 2, Segment Information, to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion on change in reportable segments.
 
(2)   Represents individual patient transports for the period. Flight hours for these transports are included above.
 
(3)   Includes 12 aircraft as of March 31, 2007 and 2006 that are customer owned.
Quarter Ended March 31, 2007 compared with Quarter Ended March 31, 2006
Combined Operations
Revenues — Operating revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 were $101.8 million compared to $101.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $0.4 million. The net increase was primarily related to an increase in Air Medical segment revenues of $2.8 million due to an increase in rates and a slight increase in patient transport volume. The increase in that segment’s operating revenues was achieved despite an adverse impact on volume related to the pilots’ strike. Technical Services revenues increased $0.8 million. Oil and Gas had a decrease in revenues of $3.3 million, which was also related to the effects of the strike, as flight hours decreased from the prior year quarter, and decreased flight hour activity in our foreign operations.
Total flight hours were 33,486 for the first quarter 2007 compared to 37,444 for the first quarter 2006. Flight hours in the Oil and Gas segment were 26,086 for the first quarter 2007 compared to 29,817 for first quarter 2006, a decrease of 3,731 flight hours.
Other Income and Gains — Gain on equipment dispositions was $2.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $0.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. These amounts represent gains on sales of aircraft that no longer meet our strategic needs.

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Other income was $1.7 million for quarter ended March 31, 2007 compared to $0.9 million for quarter ended March 31, 2006, and primarily represented interest income on unspent proceeds from our recent stock offering.
Direct Expenses — Direct operating expense was $93.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $87.1 million for quarter ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $6.1 million. This increase was due to increases in the Oil and Gas and Air Medical segments, and included strike related costs of $2.4 million and costs associated with new aircraft of $2.7 million. The remaining $1.0 million increase was related to increased employee compensation expense of $2.9 million, which was partially offset by a decrease in insurance costs of $1.8 million, due to an insurance premium credit related to favorable claims experience, and other items $0.1 million, net. These items are further discussed below in the Segment Discussion.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses — Selling, general and administrative expense was $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to $6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $0.8 million. This increase was a result of increased legal costs ($0.3 million) related to the pilots’ strike and other union issues, employee compensation costs ($0.3 million) due to overtime costs for certain support staff related to the strike, and depreciation expense ($0.2 million).
Interest Expense — Interest expense was $4.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $5.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The decrease was related to refinancing our previous 9 3/8% Senior Notes with the 7.125% Senior Notes issued in April 2006.
Income Taxes — Income tax expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 was $0.4 million compared to $1.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The effective tax rate was 37.7% for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to 40.0% for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
Earnings — Our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $0.7 million compared to $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Earnings before income taxes for the first quarter of 2007 were $1.1 million compared to $3.7 million for the same period in 2006. Earnings per diluted share were $0.04 for the current quarter compared to $0.21 for the prior year quarter. There were 15.3 million common shares outstanding for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to 10.4 million shares for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
Segment Discussion
Oil and Gas — Oil and Gas segment revenues were $65.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $68.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, a decrease of $3.3 million. Flight hours were 26,086 for the current quarter compared to 29,817 for the same quarter in the prior year. The decrease in revenue and flight hours was due to the pilots’ strike.
The number of aircraft in the segment was 164 at March 31, 2007, compared to 167 at March 31, 2006. We have sold or disposed of 20 light and two medium aircraft in the Oil and Gas segment since March 31, 2006, and we converted three light aircraft in the segment to air medical use. We have added 22 new aircraft to the Oil and Gas segment since March 31, 2006. We are currently increasing the number of aircraft in the segment based on customer commitments and discussions with our customers regarding their planned activities. We have a total of 25 aircraft on order for delivery in 2007 and 2008 for the Oil and Gas segment.
Direct expense in our Oil and Gas segment was $57.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $53.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The increase of $3.5 million was due to increases in employee costs ($1.6 million) primarily due to implementation of a new pilot compensation package, aircraft rent ($0.9 million) due to additional aircraft on lease, aircraft warranty costs ($1.2

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million) due to additional aircraft covered under manufacturers’ warranty programs, other pilot associated costs related to the strike ($2.1 million), and aircraft depreciation ($0.3 million). These increases were partially offset by a decrease in parts usage ($1.2 million) due to decreased flight hours, a decrease in insurance costs ($1.2 million) due to an insurance premium credit related to favorable claims experience, and a decrease in other items, net ($0.2 million).
Our Oil and Gas segment’s operating income was $7.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $14.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The decrease was due to the decrease in operating revenue of $3.3 million, an increase in direct expense of $1.6 million in employee costs, which are primarily related to strike costs, and costs associated with new aircraft of $2.1 million.
Air Medical — Air Medical segment revenues were $33.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $30.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $2.8 million. The increase was primarily related to rate increases and an increase in patient transports, which numbered 4,922 for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to 4,822 for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Although revenues increased for the quarter, they were adversely affected by the pilots’ strike.
Flight hours were 6,992 for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to 7,155 for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The number of aircraft in the segment was 71 at March 31, 2007, compared to 66 at March 31, 2006. Since March 31, 2006, we have sold two and added seven light aircraft in the Air Medical segment, which includes three light aircraft converted to Air Medical use from the Oil and Gas segment.
Direct expenses in our Air Medical segment were $33.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $31.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The $2.2 million increase was due to increases in employee costs ($1.4 million) primarily due to implementation of a new pilot compensation package, aircraft warranty costs ($0.4 million) as additional aircraft were added to manufacturers’ warranty programs, aircraft parts usage ($0.2 million), and other operating expenses ($0.9 million). There was a decrease in insurance costs ($0.7 million) due to an insurance premium credit related to favorable claims experience. Included in the above amounts are strike related costs of $0.3 million related primarily to pilot costs.
Selling, general and administrative expense was $1.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $1.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
Our Air Medical segment had an operating loss of $2.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $2.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
Technical Services— Technical Services revenues were $2.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $2.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
Direct expenses in our Technical Services segment were $2.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $1.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
Our Technical Services segment had operating income of $0.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $0.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
Our ongoing liquidity requirements arise primarily from the funding of working capital needs, such as the acquisition or leasing of aircraft, the maintenance and refurbishment of aircraft, improvement and expansion of facilities, and acquisition of equipment and inventory. Our principal sources of liquidity historically have been net cash provided by our operations and borrowings under our revolving credit facility, as augmented in recent years by the issuance of senior notes in 2002, which we refinanced in 2006, and the sale of non-voting common stock in 2005 and 2006.
As we grow our operations, we continually monitor the capital resources available to meet our future financial obligations, planned capital expenditures and liquidity. We also review acquisition opportunities on an ongoing basis.
Cash Flow
Our cash position at March 31, 2007 was $8.9 million, compared to $0.8 million at December 31, 2006. Short-term investments were $119.9 million at March 31, 2007, compared to $153.4 million at December 31, 2006. Working capital was $244.2 million at March 31, 2007, as compared to $254.1 million at December 31, 2006, a decrease of $9.9 million. The decrease in working capital was primarily a result of a decrease in short-term investments of $33.5 million, some of which were used to fund aircraft acquisitions, partially offset by an increase in assets held for sale $8.1 million, and a decrease in accounts payable of $12.8 million and other items, net, $2.7 million.
Net cash used in operating activities was $8.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $13.3 million provided by operating activities for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The decrease was due primarily to changes in operating assets and liabilities of $15.4 million, and a decrease of $1.6 million in net earnings. Capital expenditures were $34.3 million, and gross proceeds of aircraft and other sales were $4.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. Capital expenditures for 2007 included $32.7 million for new aircraft. Capital expenditures were $14.4 million, and gross proceeds of aircraft and other sales were $27.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Capital expenditures for 2006 included $7.5 million for new aircraft. Capital expenditures primarily involved purchases, renewals and capability upgrades of aircraft.
Financing Activities
On April 12, 2006, we completed the sale of 4,287,920 non-voting common shares at $35.00 per share and on May 1, 2006, we completed the sale of another 578,680 shares pursuant to the underwriters’ over-allotment option, also at $35.00 per share. Proceeds from the offering were $160.7 million, net of expenses, and were used to fund the acquisition of aircraft delivered in 2006 and will be used to fund the acquisition of aircraft delivered in 2007 and 2008. Also on April 12, 2006, we issued $200 million of 7.125% Senior Notes due 2013. Net proceeds of $196.0 million were used to repurchase $184.8 million of our existing 9 3/8% Senior Notes, which were tendered by April 12, 2006, at a total cost of $201.6 million including an early call premium and accrued interest. We redeemed the remaining $15.2 million of 9 3/8% Senior Notes on May 1, 2006, at a redemption price of 104.688% of the face amount plus accrued interest. As a result of the refinancing of the 9 3/8% Senior Notes, we recorded a pretax charge of $12.8 million ($7.7 million, net of tax) in the quarter ended June 30, 2006, which consisted of a $9.8 million early call premium, $2.6 million of unamortized issuance costs, and $0.4 million in related expenses of the tender for the outstanding notes.
The 7.125% Senior Notes mature April 15, 2013, and interest is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15. On April 15, 2007, we paid interest of $7.1 million. The notes contain restrictive covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, dividends, repurchases of capital stock and other payments

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affecting restricted subsidiaries, issuance and sales of restricted subsidiary stock, dispositions of proceeds of asset sales, and mergers, consolidations and sales of assets. Estimated annual interest cost of the 7.125% Senior Notes is $14.3 million, excluding amortization of issuance costs.
Credit Facility
We have a $35 million revolving credit facility with a commercial bank that expires on September 1, 2008. As of March 31, 2007, there were $20.5 million in borrowings and $5.1 million in letters of credit outstanding under the facility. Subsequent to March 31, 2007, we repaid $6.0 million on our revolving credit facility. The facility includes covenants related to working capital, funded debt to net worth, and consolidated net worth. As of March 31, 2007, we were in compliance with these covenants.
Contractual Obligations
At March 31, 2007, two additional transport category aircraft were on order and scheduled for delivery in 2007 at an approximate cost of $37.2 million. One of these aircraft was delivered in April, 2007, and we paid the initial delivery cost of that aircraft of $17.5 million. Upon final completion of the aircraft, which is expected to be in June 2007, we will execute an operating lease and receive back the initial delivery cost from the proposed lessor.
At March 31, 2007, we also had orders for 23 additional aircraft for service primarily in the Oil and Gas segment with a total cost of $105.2 million. Delivery dates are scheduled throughout 2007 and 2008.
The table below sets out our contractual obligations related to operating lease obligations, notes payable and the 7.125% Senior Notes due 2013, issued April 12, 2006, as well as our aircraft purchase commitments. The operating leases are not recorded as liabilities on our balance sheet, but payments are treated as an expense as incurred. Each contractual obligation included in the table contains various terms, conditions, and covenants that, if violated, accelerate the payment of that obligation. We currently lease 18 aircraft included in the lease obligations below.
                                                         
        Payment Due by Year  
                                                    Beyond  
    Total     2007     2008     2009     2010     2011     2011  
            (Thousands of dollars)  
Aircraft Purchase commitments (1)
  $ 105,231     $ 95,662     $ 9,569     $     $     $     $  
 
                                                       
Aircraft Purchase commitments (2) (3)
    37,181       37,181                                
 
                                                       
Aircraft lease obligations
    153,175       11,748       15,663       15,663       16,265       17,533       76,303  
 
                                                       
Other lease obligations
    20,571       2,466       2,731       2,025       1,744       1,428       10,177  
 
                                                       
Long-term debt
    220,500             20,500                         200,000  
 
                                         
 
  $ 536,658     $ 147,057     $ 48,463     $ 17,688     $ 18,009     $ 18,961     $ 286,480  
 
                                         
 
(1)   These commitments are for aircraft that we intend to finance with remaining cash from the equity offering completed April 2006, and with cash from operations.
 
(2)   These commitments are for aircraft that we intend to finance with an operating lease.
 
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Environmental Matters
We have an aggregate estimated liability of $0.2 million as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 for environmental remediation costs that are probable and estimable. We have conducted environmental surveys of our former Lafayette Facility, which we vacated in 2001, and have determined that limited soil and groundwater contamination exists at the facility. We have installed groundwater monitoring wells at the facility and periodically monitor and report on the contamination. In May 2003, we submitted a Louisiana Risk Evaluation/Corrective Action Plan (“RECAP”) Standard Site Assessment Report to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) fully delineating the extent and type of contamination. In April, 2006 the Site Assessment was updated to include recent analytical data. LDEQ is reviewing the assessment report. Once LDEQ completes its review and reports on whether all contamination has been fully defined, a risk evaluation in accordance with RECAP will be submitted and evaluated by LDEQ. At that point, LDEQ will establish what cleanup standards must be met at the site. When the process is complete, we will be in a position to develop an appropriate remediation plan and determine the resulting cost of remediation. We have not recorded any estimated liability for remediation and contamination and, based upon the May 2003 Site Assessment Report, the April 2006 update and ongoing monitoring, we believe the ultimate remediation costs for the former Lafayette facility will not be material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
New Accounting Pronouncements
For a discussion of applicable new accounting pronouncements, see Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The market value of our 7.125% Senior Notes will vary as changes occur to general market interest rates, the remaining maturity of the notes, and our credit worthiness. At March 31, 2007, the market value of the notes was approximately $191.0 million.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We have been named as a defendant in various legal actions that have arisen in the ordinary course of our business and have not been finally adjudicated. In the opinion of management, the amount of the ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
As previously reported, on June 15, 2005, we received a subpoena from the United States Department of Justice relating to a grand jury investigation of potential antitrust violations among providers of helicopter transportation services in the Gulf of Mexico. We are cooperating fully with the investigation and believe we have provided all documents and other information required by the subpoena. We have not received any further communications from the Department of Justice since shortly after providing the requested information. At this stage, it is not possible to predict the outcome of this investigation, although based on the information available to us to date, management does not expect the outcome of the investigation to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
Item 1. A. RISK FACTORS
All phases of our operations are subject to significant uncertainties, risks, and other influences. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from anticipated results or other expectations include the following:
RISKS INHERENT IN OUR BUSINESS
Our operations are affected by adverse weather conditions and seasonal factors.
We are subject to three types of weather-related or seasonal factors:
Ø   the tropical storm and hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico;
Ø   poor weather conditions that often prevail during winter and can develop in any season; and;
Ø   reduced daylight hours during the winter months.
Poor visibility, high winds and heavy precipitation can affect the operation of helicopters and significantly reduce our flight hours. A significant portion of our operating revenue is dependent on actual flight hours and a substantial portion of our direct costs is fixed. Thus, prolonged periods of adverse weather can materially and adversely affect our operating revenues and net earnings.
In the Gulf of Mexico, the months of December, January and February have more days of adverse weather conditions than the other months of the year. Also, June through November is tropical storm and hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico, with August and September typically being the most active months. During tropical storms, we are unable to operate in the area of the storm and can incur significant expense in moving our aircraft to safer locations. In addition, as most of our facilities are located along the Gulf of Mexico coast, tropical storms and hurricanes may cause substantial damage to our property, including helicopters that we are unable to relocate.
Because the fall and winter months have fewer hours of daylight, our flight hours are generally lower at those times, which typically results in a reduction in operating revenues during those months. Currently, only 44 of the 155 helicopters used in our oil and gas operations are equipped to fly under instrument flight rules, or IFR, which enables these aircraft, when manned by IFR-rated pilots and co-pilots, to operate when poor visibility or darkness prevents flight by aircraft that can fly only under visual flight rules, or VFR. Not all of our pilots are IFR rated.

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We may not be able to obtain acceptable customer contracts covering some of our new helicopters, and there will be a delay between the time that a helicopter is delivered to us and the time that it can begin generating revenues.
We are substantially expanding our fleet of helicopters. Many of our new oil and gas helicopters may not be covered by customer contracts when they are placed into service, and we cannot assure you as to when we will be able to utilize these new helicopters or on what terms. In addition, with respect to those helicopters that will be covered by customer contracts when they are placed into service, our contract terms generally are too short to recover our cost of purchasing the helicopter at current rates. Thus, we are subject to the risk that we will be unable to recoup our investment in the helicopters.
Once a new helicopter is delivered to us, we generally spend between two and five months installing mission-specific and/or customer-specific equipment before we place it into service. As a result, there can be a significant delay between the delivery date for a new helicopter and the time that it is able to generate revenues for us.
There is also a possibility that our customers may request new helicopters in lieu of our existing helicopters, which could adversely affect the utilization of our existing fleet.
Our contracts generally can be terminated or downsized by our customers without penalty.
Most of our fixed-term contracts contain provisions permitting early termination by the customer, sometimes with as little as 30 days’ notice for any reason and generally without penalty. In addition, many of our contracts permit our customers to decrease the number of aircraft under contract with a corresponding decrease in the fixed monthly payments without penalty. As a result, you should not place undue reliance on our customer contracts or the terms of those contracts.
Increased governmental regulations could increase our costs or reduce our ability to operate successfully.
Our operations are regulated by a number of federal and state agencies. All of our flight operations are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA. Aircraft accidents are subject to the jurisdiction of the National Transportation Safety Board. Standards relating to the workplace health and safety are monitored by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. We are also subject to various federal and state environmental statutes.
The FAA has jurisdiction over many aspects of our business, including personnel, aircraft and ground facilities. We are required to have an Air Taxi Certificate, granted by the FAA, to transport personnel and property in our helicopters. This certificate contains operating specifications that allow us to conduct our present operations, but it is potentially subject to amendment, suspension or revocation in accordance with procedures set forth in the Federal Aviation Act. The FAA is responsible for ensuring that we comply with all FAA regulations relating to the operation of our aviation business, and conducts regular inspections regarding the safety, training and general regulatory compliance of our U.S. aviation operations. Additionally, the FAA requires us to file reports confirming our continued compliance.
FAA regulations require that at least 75% of our voting securities be owned or controlled by citizens of the U.S. or one of its possessions, and that our president and at least two-thirds of our directors be U.S. citizens. Our Chief Executive Officer and all of our directors are U.S. citizens, and our organizational documents provide for the automatic reduction in voting power of each share of voting common stock owned or controlled by a non-U.S. citizen if necessary to comply with these regulations.

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We are subject to significant regulatory oversight by OSHA and similar state agencies. We are also subject to the Communications Act of 1934 because of our ownership and operation of a radio communications flight-following network throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
Numerous other federal statutes and rules regulate our offshore operations and those of our customers, pursuant to which the federal government has the ability to suspend, curtail or modify certain or all offshore operations. A suspension or substantial curtailment of offshore oil and gas operations for any prolonged period would have an immediate and material adverse effect on us. A substantial modification of current offshore operations could adversely affect the economics of such operations and result in reduced demand for our services.
The helicopter services business is highly competitive.
All segments of our business are highly competitive. Many of our contracts are awarded after competitive bidding, and the competition for those contracts generally is intense. The principal aspects of competition are safety, price, reliability, availability and service.
We have two major competitors and several small competitors operating in the Gulf of Mexico, and most of our customers and potential customers could operate their own helicopter fleets if they chose to do so. At least one of our primary competitors is in the process of significantly expanding its fleet.
Our Air Medical segment competes for business primarily under the independent provider model and, to a lesser extent, under the hospital-based model. Under the independent provider model, we have no contracts and no fixed revenue stream, but must compete for transport referrals on a daily basis with other independent operators in the area. Under the hospital-based model, we contract directly with the hospital to provide their transportation services, with the contracts typically awarded on a competitive bid basis. Under both models, we compete against national and regional companies, and there is usually more than one competitor in each local market. In addition, we compete against hospitals that operate their own helicopters and, in some cases, against ground ambulances as well.
The failure to maintain our safety record would seriously harm our ability to attract new customers and maintain our existing customers.
A favorable safety record is one of the primary factors a customer reviews in selecting an aviation provider. If we fail to maintain our safety and reliability record, our ability to attract new customers and maintain our current customers will be materially adversely affected.
Helicopter operations involve risks that may not be covered by our insurance or may increase the cost of our insurance.
The operation of helicopters inherently involves a high degree of risk. Hazards such as aircraft accidents, collisions, fire and adverse weather are hazards that must be managed by providers of helicopter services and may result in loss of life, serious injury to employees and third parties, and losses of equipment and revenues.
We maintain hull and liability insurance on our aircraft, which insures us against physical loss of, or damage to, our aircraft and against certain legal liabilities to others. In addition, we carry war risk, expropriation, confiscation and nationalization insurance for our aircraft involved in international operations. In some instances, we are covered by indemnity agreements from our customers in lieu of, or in addition to, our insurance. Our aircraft are not insured for loss of use.
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confiscation of significant assets could materially and adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations. The occurrence of an event that is not fully covered by insurance could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
Our air medical operations, which we are expanding, expose us to numerous special risks, including collection risks, high start-up costs and potential medical malpractice claims.
We recently have expanded our air medical business. These operations are highly competitive and expose us to a number of risks that we do not encounter in our oil and gas operations. For instance, the fees for our air medical services generally are paid by individual patients, insurance companies, or government agencies such as Medicare and Medicaid. As a result, our profitability in this business depends not only on our ability to generate an acceptable volume of patient transports, but also on our ability to collect our transport fees. We are not permitted to refuse service to patients based on their inability to pay.
As a result of our recent expansion, even if we are able to generate an acceptable volume of patient transports, we cannot assure you that our new markets will be profitable for us. We generally incurred significant startup costs and lower utilization rates when we entered new air medical markets, which impacted our profitability. Finally, we employ paramedics, nurses and other medical professionals for these operations, which can give rise to medical malpractice claims against us, which, if not fully covered by our medical malpractice insurance, could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Our international operations are subject to political, economic and regulatory uncertainty.
Our international operations, which represented approximately 6% of our total operating revenues for the year ended December 31, 2006, are subject to a number of risks inherent in operating in lesser developed countries, including:
Ø   political, social and economic instability;
Ø   terrorism, kidnapping and extortion;
Ø   potential seizure or nationalization of assets;
Ø   import-export quotas; and
Ø   currency fluctuations or devaluation.
Additionally, our competitiveness in international markets may be adversely affected by government regulation, including regulations requiring:
Ø   the awarding of contracts to local contractors;
Ø   the employment of local citizens; and
Ø   the establishment of foreign subsidiaries with significant ownership positions reserved by the foreign government for local ownership.
Our failure to attract and retain qualified personnel could adversely affect us.
Our ability to attract and retain qualified pilots, mechanics, nurses, paramedics and other highly trained personnel will be an important factor in determining our future success. Many of our customers require pilots of aircraft that service them to have inordinately high levels of flight experience. The market for these experienced and highly trained personnel is extremely competitive. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that we will be successful in our efforts to attract and retain such persons. Some of our pilots and mechanics, and those of our competitors, are members of the U.S. military reserves and could be called to

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active duty. If significant numbers of such persons are called to active duty, it would reduce the supply of such workers, possibly curtailing our operations and likely increasing our labor costs.
RISKS SPECIFIC TO OUR COMPANY
We are highly dependent on the offshore oil and gas industry.
Approximately 60% of our 2006 operating revenue was attributable to helicopter support for domestic offshore oil and gas exploration and production companies. Our business is highly dependent on the level of activity by the oil and gas companies, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico. The level of activity by our customers operating in the Gulf of Mexico depends on factors that we cannot control, such as:
Ø   the supply of, and demand for, oil and natural gas and market expectations regarding supply and demand;
Ø   weather-related or other natural causes;
Ø   actions of OPEC, and Middle Eastern and other oil producing countries, to control prices or change production levels;
Ø   general economic conditions in the United States and worldwide;
Ø   war, civil unrest or terrorist activities;
Ø   governmental regulation; and
Ø   the price and availability of alternative fuels.
Any substantial or extended decline in the prices of oil and natural gas could depress the level of helicopter activity in support of exploration and production activity, and thus have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Additionally, the Gulf of Mexico is generally considered to be a mature area for oil and gas exploration, which may result in a continuing decrease in activity over time. This could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, the concentrated nature of our operations subjects us to the risk that a regional event could cause a significant interruption in our operations or otherwise have a material affect on our profitability.
Moreover, companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry continually seek to implement cost-savings measures. As part of these measures, oil and gas companies have attempted to improve operating efficiencies with respect to helicopter support services. For example, certain oil and gas companies have pooled helicopter services among operators, reduced staffing levels by using technology to permit unmanned production installations and decreased the frequency of transportation of employees offshore by increasing the lengths of shifts offshore. The continued implementation of such measures could reduce demand for helicopter services and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and our financial condition.
Our pilot workforce represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union conducted a general strike beginning on September 20, 2006.
On September 20, 2006, approximately 236 pilots commenced a strike. On November 10, the OPEIU made a purported “unconditional” offer for the strikers to return to work and an end to strike activities. On January 11, 2007, the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana agreed to PHI’s return to work criteria and process for the remaining strikers, and the processing of those pilots was substantially completed by the end of April. Pilots are currently working under the terms and conditions of employment set forth in the final contract proposals made by the Company and implemented at the end of collective bargaining negotiations on August 28, 2006.

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Other issues surrounding PHI’s allegations that the OPEIU engaged in bad faith bargaining, as well as the OPEIU’s counterclaims and claims arising out of the OPEIU’s purported “unconditional” offer to return to work remain outstanding and are expected to be addressed by the same Federal Court. A trial on these matters is currently set to start April 21, 2008. It is not possible to predict the outcome of the remaining claims and counterclaims
We depend on a small number of large oil and gas industry customers for a significant portion of our revenues, and our credit exposure within this industry is significant.
We derive a significant amount of our revenue from a small number of major and independent oil and gas companies. For the year ended December 31, 2006, 17% of our revenues were attributable to our largest customer. The loss of one of our significant customers, if not offset by revenues from new or other existing customers, would have a material adverse effect on our business and operations. In addition, this concentration of customers may impact our overall credit risk in that these entities may be similarly affected by changes in economic and other conditions.
Our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer is also our principal stockholder and has voting control of the Company.
Al A. Gonsoulin, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owns stock representing approximately 52% of our total voting power. As a result, he exercises control over the election of all of our directors and the outcome of most matters requiring a stockholder vote. This ownership also may delay or prevent a change in our management or a change in control of us, even if such changes would benefit our other stockholders and were supported by a majority of our stockholders.
Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our financial condition and impair our ability to operate our business.
We are a highly leveraged company and, as a result, have significant debt service obligations. As of March 31, 2007, our total indebtedness was $220.5 million, including $200 million of our 7.125% Senior Notes due 2013. On April 12, 2006, we completed the sale of 4,287,920 non-voting common shares, and then on May 1, 2006 we completed the sale of the over-allotment of shares of 578,680 non-voting common shares. These transactions resulted in an increase in shareholder equity of $160.7 million, net of expenses. We also issued $200 million of 7.125% Senior Notes due April 15, 2013. Proceeds of the Notes were used to retire our existing $200 million 9 3/8% Senior Notes due May 1, 2009. As a result of these transactions, our debt to equity ratio at December 31, 2006 was 0.51 to 1.00, as compared to 0.85 to 1.00 at December 31, 2005.
At March 31, 2007, we had $20.5 million in borrowings and $5.1 million in letters of credit outstanding under our revolving line of credit. As of March 31, 2007, availability for borrowings under our revolving credit facility was $9.4 million.
Our substantial indebtedness could have significant negative consequences to us that you should consider. For example, it could:
Ø   require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to pay principal of, and interest on, our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures or other general corporate purposes, or to carry out other aspects of our business plan;
Ø   increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions and limit our ability to withstand competitive pressures;

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Ø   limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and future business opportunities;
Ø   place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt; and limit our ability to obtain additional financing to fund future working capital, capital expenditures and other aspects of our business plan.
Ø   limit our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures and other aspects of our business plan.
Our ability to meet our debt obligations and other expenses will depend on our future performance, which will be affected by financial, business, economic, regulatory and other factors, many of which we are unable to control. When our 7.125% Senior Notes come due in 2013, we will likely need to enter into new financing arrangements at that time to repay those notes. We may be unable to obtain that financing on favorable terms, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. For more information on our indebtedness, please see the financial statements included elsewhere herein.
The DOJ investigation could result in criminal proceedings and the imposition of fines and penalties.
On June 15, 2005, we received a subpoena from the United States Department of Justice relating to a grand jury investigation of potential antitrust violations among providers of helicopter transportation services in the Gulf of Mexico. We are cooperating fully with the investigation and believe we have provided all documents and other information required by the subpoena. We will respond to any DOJ request for further information, and will continue to cooperate with the investigation.
We cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the DOJ investigation. The outcome of the DOJ investigation and any related legal proceedings could include civil injunctive or criminal proceedings, the imposition of fines and other penalties, remedies and/or sanctions, referral to other governmental agencies and/or the payment of damages in civil litigation, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, the cost of defending such an action or actions against us could be significant.
Our stock has a low trading volume.
Our common stock is listed for trading on The NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol “PHIIK” for our non-voting common stock and “PHII” for our voting common stock. Both classes of common stock have low trading volume. As a result, a stockholder may not be able to sell shares of our common stock at the time, in the amounts, or at the price desired.
We do not pay dividends.
We have not paid any dividends on our common stock since 1999 and do not anticipate that we will pay dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. In addition, our ability to pay dividends is restricted by the indenture governing our 7.125% Senior Notes due 2013 and our bank credit facility.
Provisions in our articles of incorporation and by-laws and Louisiana law make it more difficult to effect a change in control of us, which could discourage a takeover of our company and adversely affect the price of our common stock.
Although an attempted takeover of our company is unlikely by virtue of the ownership by our chief executive officer of more than 50% of the total voting power of our capital stock, there are also provisions in our articles of incorporation and by-laws that may make it more difficult for a third party to acquire

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control of us, even if a change in control would result in the purchase of your shares at a premium to the market price or would otherwise be beneficial to you. For example, our articles of incorporation authorize our board of directors to issue preferred stock without stockholder approval. If our board of directors elects to issue preferred stock, it could be more difficult for, or discourage, a third party to acquire us.
In addition, provisions of our by-laws, such as giving the board the exclusive right to fill all board vacancies, could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of us. In addition to the provisions contained in our articles of incorporation and by-laws, the Louisiana Business Corporation Law (''LBCL”), includes certain provisions applicable to Louisiana corporations, such as us, which may be deemed to have an anti-takeover effect. Such provisions give stockholders the right to receive the fair value of their shares of stock following a control transaction from a controlling person or group and set forth requirements relating to certain business combinations. Our descriptions of these provisions are only abbreviated summaries of detailed and complex statutes. For a complete understanding of the statutes, you should read them in their entirety.
The LBCL’s control share acquisition statute provides that any person who acquires ''control shares’’ will be able to vote such shares only if the right to vote is approved by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of both (i) all the votes entitled to be cast by stockholders and (ii) all the votes entitled to be cast by stockholders excluding ''interested shares.’’ The control share acquisition statute permits the articles of incorporation or bylaws of a company to exclude from the statute’s application acquisitions occurring after the adoption of the exclusion. Our by-laws do contain such an exclusion; however, our board of directors or stockholders, by an amendment to our by-laws, could reverse this exclusion.
Future sales of our shares could depress the market price of our non-voting common stock.
The market price of our non-voting common stock could decline as a result of issuances and sales by us of additional shares of non-voting or voting common stock pursuant to our existing shelf registration statement or otherwise. The market price of our non-voting common stock could also decline as the result of the perception that these sales could occur. These sales, or the possibility that these sales may occur, also might make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
                             
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES  
None.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 6. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits
3.1     (i) Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1(i) to PHI’s Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006).
 
  (ii)   Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company (As amended through May 1, 2002) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1(iii) to PHI’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006).
 
4.1   Loan Agreement dated as of April 23, 2002 by and among PHI, Inc., Acadian Composites, LLC, Air Evac Services, Inc., Evangeline Airmotive Inc., and International Helicopter Transport, Inc. and Whitney National Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to PHI’s Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002).
 
4.2   1st Amendment to Loan Agreement dated as of April 23, 2002 by and among PHI, Inc. Acadian Composites, LLC, Air Evac Services, Inc., Evangeline Airmotive Inc., and International Helicopter Transport, Inc. and Whitney National Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to PHI’s Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004).
 
4.3   Form of Senior Debt Indenture (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to PHI’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed on March 23, 2005, File No. 333-123528)
 
4.4   Form of Subordinated Debt Indenture (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to PHI’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed on March 23, 2005, File No. 333-123528)
 
4.5   First Supplemental Indenture dated April 12, 2006, among PHI, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to PHI’s Report on Form 8-K filed on April 13, 2006).
 
4.6   Indenture dated April 12, 2006 among PHI, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to PHI’s Report on Form 8-K filed on April 13, 2006).
 
4.7   Third Amendment to Loan Agreement dated April 12, 2006 by and among PHI, Inc., Air Evac Services, Inc., PHI Tech Services, Inc. (formerly Evangeline Airmotive, Inc.), and International Helicopter Transport, Inc. and Whitney National Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to PHI’s Report on Form 8-K filed on April 13, 2006).
 
4.8   Registration Rights Agreement dated April 12, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to PHI’s Report on Form 8-K filed on April 13, 2006).
 
31.1   Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Al A. Gonsoulin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
 
31.2   Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Michael J. McCann, Chief Financial Officer.
 
32.1   Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Al A. Gonsoulin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
 
32.2   Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Michael J. McCann, Chief Financial Officer.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  PHI, Inc.
 
 
May 10, 2007  By:   /s/ Al A. Gonsoulin    
  Al A. Gonsoulin   
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer   
 
     
May 10, 2007  By:   /s/ Michael J. McCann    
  Michael J. McCann   
  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit No.   Description
3.1     (i) Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1(i) to PHI’s Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006).
 
  (ii)   Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company (As amended through May 1, 2002) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1(iii) to PHI’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006).
 
4.1   Loan Agreement dated as of April 23, 2002 by and among PHI, Inc., Acadian Composites, LLC, Air Evac Services, Inc., Evangeline Airmotive Inc., and International Helicopter Transport, Inc. and Whitney National Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to PHI’s Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002).
 
4.2   1st Amendment to Loan Agreement dated as of April 23, 2002 by and among PHI, Inc. Acadian Composites, LLC, Air Evac Services, Inc., Evangeline Airmotive Inc., and International Helicopter Transport, Inc. and Whitney National Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to PHI’s Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004).
 
4.3   Form of Senior Debt Indenture (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to PHI’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed on March 23, 2005, File No. 333-123528)
 
4.4   Form of Subordinated Debt Indenture (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to PHI’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed on March 23, 2005, File No. 333-123528)
 
4.5   First Supplemental Indenture dated April 12, 2006, among PHI, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to PHI’s Report on Form 8-K filed on April 13, 2006).
 
4.6   Indenture dated April 12, 2006 among PHI, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to PHI’s Report on Form 8-K filed on April 13, 2006).
 
4.7   Third Amendment to Loan Agreement dated April 12, 2006 by and among PHI, Inc., Air Evac Services, Inc., PHI Tech Services, Inc. (formerly Evangeline Airmotive, Inc.), and International Helicopter Transport, Inc. and Whitney National Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to PHI’s Report on Form 8-K filed on April 13, 2006).
 
4.8   Registration Rights Agreement dated April 12, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to PHI’s Report on Form 8-K filed on April 13, 2006).
 
31.1   Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Al A. Gonsoulin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
 
31.2   Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Michael J. McCann, Chief Financial Officer.
 
32.1   Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Al A. Gonsoulin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
 
32.2   Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Michael J. McCann, Chief Financial Officer.