Hamilton County airport closer to extending its runway
Federal, state grants will fund study of project intended to serve growing corporate clientele.
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Plenty of turbulence ahead, despite Republic’s progress
Analysts are impressed by Bedford’s cost-cutting achievements at Republic’s scheduled-service carrier, Frontier Airlines, and his early progress in restructuring its Chautauqua unit, which flies small regional jets on contract for branded carriers.
Study: Indiana’s airports contribute $14.1B in economic output
A new study says the state’s 69 public airports support more than 69,000 jobs–about 30 percent of which are tied to Indianapolis International Airport.
Greenwood airport reopens after runway work delays
A central Indiana airport has reopened its runway Wednesday afternoon after being closed for more than three weeks, leading to hundreds of planes being diverted to other airports.
Rain stalls runway work at Greenwood airport
Recent rains have delayed a project to lengthen the main runway at a central Indiana airport, leaving it unable to handle most of its normal flights
Aircraft company’s Grissom project on track
Texas-based Dean Baldwin Painting is expanding a hangar to accommodate Boeing 747s and other large jets it services. The company plans to hire about 200 workers.
Local pilot turns aerobatics into satisfying ‘jobby’
Billy Werth’s passion for flying has landed him two jobs that pay the bills–as commercial pilot with Chautauqua Airlines and a major in the Air Force Reserves at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Peru. His third job is just for fun. Since 2006, Werth has owned an acrobatic flying company called Grayout Aerosports.
Frontier Airlines to cut 11 flights from Milwaukee
Frontier Airlines says it will cut 11 flights out of Milwaukee and put 125 workers on furlough effective June 1.
Gary mayor questions former Indy airport exec’s pay rate
The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority has approved a $350-an-hour contract with former Indianapolis airport executive John Clark to help with business development.
Proposed Indy airline gets audience with Venture Club
Legacy Travel Club needs to raise $50,000 to unlock commitments from angel investors.
Airlines’ treatment of passengers slowly getting better
Based on traditional yardsticks — lost bags, delayed flights, lousy service and bumpings from full planes — airlines are doing a better job, say private researchers who have analyzed federal data on airline performance.
Clark leaves suddenly as airport chief
Recently appointed airport board president Mike Wells said the parting of ways came after he and Clark met Monday afternoon. The move follows an IBJ report on $67,000 in travel expenses for airport executives in 2011, and Wells' plans to tighten oversight.
Fuel prices wreak havoc on Republic Airways turnaround
If the cost of aircraft fuel continues to approach $3.50 a gallon, 2012 fuel costs for the company's Frontier unit fuel will end up $40 million higher than the business plan.
Indianapolis Regional Airport to handle heavier ‘birds’
Airport Authority OKs runway extension at Hancock County facility, fueling competition with Hamilton County's Executive Airport.
Frontier trims Milwaukee flights as Republic seeks buyer
Frontier Airlines will cut daily departures from Milwaukee by 44 percent to drop unprofitable flights as Indianapolis-based parent Republic Airways Holdings Inc. prepares to sell or spin off the carrier.
Republic shareholders cheer plans to shed Frontier
A $120 million restructuring that included job cuts and cost reductions has returned Frontier Airlines to profit, allowing Republic to move ahead with the separation.
Local air-freight operator fined $1M for security violation
OHL Solutions Inc. will pay a $1 million fine for shirking its duty to screen for explosives cargo bound for passenger planes at Indianapolis International Airport, U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett announced Wednesday morning.
Republic names Frontier CEO, setting stage to shed unit
The new CEO, David Siegel, is a former CEO of US Airways Group Inc. and Avis Budget Group. He has been serving as Republic Airways' lead director.
FAA’s new pilot-fatigue rules reflect concerns of IU expert-led panel
On Dec. 21, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule addressing fatigue among passenger-airline pilots.
Republic Airways monthly traffic up 2 percent
Republic Airways Holdings Inc., which uses regional jets to feed traffic to major airlines, said that its November traffic rose 2 percent.