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February 09, 2012

Republic Calls Frontier Airlines A 'Good Investment'

Holding Company Looks To Burnish The Regional Carrier's Image ... Prior To Sale

Republic Airways Holdings is working to put a new gloss on its financially-struggling regional carrier Frontier Airlines, which it acquired in bankruptcy court just three years ago. Chairman and CEO Bryan Bedford said that it is close to naming a financial advisor which will assist in the sale of the airline.

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Former Federal Air Marshals Say Some Supervisors Racist

Tell Television Network That There Is A 'Culture' Of Bigotry

Some federal air marshals in supervisory roles cultivated a culture of bigotry, sexism and racism, according to former air marshals interviewed by ABC Television.

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Korean Air Gets First 747-8, 777 Freighters

Planes To Serve European & Long-Haul Routes

Boeing and Korean Air Monday celebrated delivery of the airline's first 747-8 and 777 Freighters. With the milestone delivery, Korean Air becomes the first airline in the world to operate both types.

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Two Airport Workers Charged In Theft Sting

Accused Of Taking Valuables Left On Airplanes Rather Than Turning Them In

Two airline cabin cleaning crew workers at Lambert St. Louis International Airport have been accused of stealing valuable items left on airplanes that are supposed to be turned into the Airlines. The two workers were employed by Airport Terminal Services, which is based in St. Louis but has contracts at 35 airports around the country.

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EASA Orders Inspection Of All A380s

Inspections Of Affected Airplanes Have Led To A Broader EASA AD

EASA has expanded its mandatory inspection of wing rib feet on A380 airplanes to every aircraft in service, regardless of flight hours. An AD posted by the European safety agency Wednesday mandates the inspection of "Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, all serial numbers."

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Spirit Annoys DOT With New Fee

Charge For Costs Of New DOT Rule Draws Response

Political discourse frequently includes mention of the costs regulation imposes on business and their consumers. It's usually a vague concept, but Spirit Airlines has ticked off Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood by itemizing the estimated cost of new consumer protection rules recently imposed by the department. It's even calling the $2/ticket surcharge the "Department of Transportation's unintended consequences" fee.

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