1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ________)* World Airways, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $.001 par value per share - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 98142H105 --------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) August 24, 1999 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: [X] Rule 13d-1(b) [X] Rule 13d-1(c) [ ] Rule 13d-1(d) *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosure provided in a prior cover page. The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). Page 1 of 10 pages
2 CUSIP NO. 98142H105 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON American International Group, Inc. I.R.S. Identification No. 13-2592361 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. SOLE VOTING POWER NUMBER OF 0 SHARES -------------------------------------------------- BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 1,000,000 EACH -------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON 0 WITH -------------------------------------------------- 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,000,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,000,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 14.0% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON HC Page 2 of 10
3 CUSIP NO. 98142H105 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. I.R.S. Identification No. 25-0687550 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Organized under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. SOLE VOTING POWER NUMBER OF 0 SHARES -------------------------------------------------- BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 1,000,000 EACH -------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON 0 WITH -------------------------------------------------- 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,000,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,000,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 14.0% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IC Page 3 of 10
4 CUSIP NO. 98142H105 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON International Lease Finance Corporation I.R.S. Identification No. 22-3059110 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Incorporated under the laws of the State of California - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. SOLE VOTING POWER NUMBER OF 0 SHARES -------------------------------------------------- BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 1,000,000 EACH -------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON 0 WITH -------------------------------------------------- 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,000,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,000,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 14.0% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON CO Page 4 of 10
5 ITEM 1 (a). NAME OF ISSUER: World Airways, Inc. ITEM 1 (b). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: Suite 490 13873 Park Center Road Herndon, Virginia 20171 ITEM 2 (a). NAME OF PERSON(S) FILING: American International Group, Inc. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. International Lease Finance Corporation ITEM 2 (b). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE(S): American International Group, Inc. 70 Pine Street New York, New York 10270 National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. 70 Pine Street New York, New York 10270 International Lease Finance Corporation 1999 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, California 90067 ITEM 2 (c). CITIZENSHIP: The information requested hereunder is set forth under Item 4 of the cover pages to this Schedule 13G. ITEM 2 (d). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES: Common Stock, $.001 par value per share ITEM 2 (e). CUSIP NUMBER: 98142H105 Page 5 of 10
6 ITEM 3. TYPE OF PERSONS FILING: American International Group, Inc.: (g) Parent Holding Company, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b) (ii) (G) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.: (c) Insurance Company as defined in Section 3 (a) (19) of the Act International Lease Finance Corporation: Passive Investor pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP. (a) through (c). Under a Warrant Agreement, dated as of August 24, 1999 (the "Warrant Agreement"), by and between International Lease Finance Corporation, a California corporation ("ILFC"), and World Airways, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Issuer"), the Issuer has granted to ILFC warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Warrant Agreement. The Warrants are exercisable at any time until 5:00 p.m. Washington, D.C. time on August 23, 2004, at a purchase price of $2.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. American International Group, Inc. ("AIG") is the ultimate parent company of ILFC. ILFC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. ("National Union") and National Union is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AIG. All other information requested hereunder is set forth under Items 5 through 9 and Item 11 of the cover pages to this Schedule 13G. ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF CLASS. Not applicable. ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON. Not applicable. ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY. See Exhibit 1 attached hereto for the information requested hereunder with respect to the relevant subsidiaries of American International Group, Inc. ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP. Not applicable. ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP. Not applicable. Page 6 of 10
7 ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION. (a) By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired for the purpose of and do not have the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of such securities and were not acquired in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having such purpose or effect. (b) By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Date: August 30, 1999 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. By /s/ Kathleen E. Shannon ------------------------------------ Name: Kathleen E. Shannon Title: Vice President and Secretary NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE OF PITTSBURGH, PA. By /s/ Edward E. Matthews ------------------------------------ Name: Edward E. Matthews Title: Vice President INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION By /s/ Alan H. Lund ------------------------------------ Name: Alan H. Lund Title: Executive Vice President Page 7 of 10
8 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit 1 Identification and Classification of the Subsidiaries Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company Exhibit 2 Agreement of Joint Filing Page 8 of 10
1 Exhibit 1 IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY. American International Group, Inc. -- Subsidiary Information National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.: (c) Insurance Company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Act Category Symbol: IC International Lease Finance Corporation: Passive Investor pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) Category Symbol: CO Page 9 of 10
1 Exhibit 2 AGREEMENT OF JOINT FILING In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the undersigned hereby agrees to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13G, and any amendments thereto, with respect to the Common Stock, $.001 par value per share, of World Airways, Inc. and that this Agreement may be included as an Exhibit to such filing. Each of the undersigned parties represents and warrants to the other that the information contained in any amendment thereto about it will be, true, correct and complete in all material respects and in accordance with all applicable laws. Each of the undersigned parties agrees to inform the other of any changes in such information or of any additional information which would require any amendment to the Schedule 13G and to promptly file such amendment. Each of the undersigned parties agrees to indemnify the other for any losses, claims, liabilities or expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) resulting from, or arising in connection with, the breach by such party of any representations, warranties or agreements in this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned hereby executes this Agreement as of August 30, 1999. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. By /s/ Kathleen E. Shannon ------------------------------------ Name: Kathleen E. Shannon Title: Vice President and Secretary NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA. By /s/ Edward E. Matthews ------------------------------------ Name: Edward E. Matthews Title: Vice President INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION By /s/ Alan H. Lund ------------------------------------ Name: Alan H. Lund Title: Executive Vice President Page 10 of 10