Republic Airways expanding training academy to include maintenance technicians
Officials for Indianapolis-based Republic said the registered program will be the only one of its kind in Indiana and one of only eight in the United States.
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Republic’s flight schedule affected by overnight systems glitch
The Indianapolis-based airline said the problem has now been fixed, though some of its flights will be affected Friday as it works through its schedule.
Republic Airline exec: Industry’s pilot shortage has wide-ranging implications
The ongoing pilot shortage has multiple causes and will require multiple solutions, said speakers at the Aerospace & Defense in Indiana breakfast event Thursday.
Republic, union reach tentative labor agreement for flight attendants
The agreement, which still must be ratified by Teamsters Local 135 members, covers about 2,100 Republic flight attendants.
Republic attracts 600 applications for first aviation training school class
The first group of future pilots at the Leadership in Flight Training, or LIFT, Academy will begin training Tuesday at the school at Indianapolis International Airport.
Republic Airways to acquire 100 passenger jets in estimated $9B deal
The Indianapolis-based parent company of Republic Airline also secured purchase rights for an additional 100 aircraft.
Republic Airways plans to churn out hundreds of pilots at new local flight school
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. plans to open an aviation school at Indianapolis International Airport that it hopes will help it address an ongoing pilot-shortage problem.
Pilots agree to contract extension with Republic Airline
The extension includes immediate pay increases and improvements to retirement contributions from the company, according to the pilots’ union.
Airline once owned by Republic might make comeback
Two business partners are looking to bring Midwest Express, also known as Midway Airlines, back to business.
Streamlined Republic Airways revamping after bankruptcy
The airline, which emerged from bankruptcy as a privately held company on April 30, said it’s strongly positioned to tackle the ongoing pilot shortage.
Judge OKs Republic Airways bankruptcy-reorganization plan
The approval clears the way for the Indianapolis-based airline to emerge from Chapter 11 as a privately held company by the end of the month.
2016 TOP STORIES: Retooled Republic preps to exit bankruptcy
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc., which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February, says it expects to emerge from bankruptcy during the first quarter of 2017.
Republic Airways plans to emerge from bankruptcy next quarter
The Indianapolis-based airline company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February, filed its plan of reorganization this week.
Republic Airways takes huge third-quarter loss
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc.—which is in the midst of Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization—lost a whopping $366.7 million in the third quarter as costs related to the reorganization mounted.
Shareholders of Republic Airways flex muscle in bankruptcy
Two hedge funds that own a quarter of the stock argue the Indianapolis-based carrier, which flies commuter routes on contract for the nation’s biggest airlines, really wasn’t insolvent when the company filed for bankruptcy—a move that gave it the leverage to negotiate much more favorable pacts with Delta, United and American. And with those deals now sealed, the outlook is even brighter.
American Airlines deal gets Republic closer to bankruptcy exit
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has reached an agreement to continue providing regional flights for American Airlines—a step Republic says “clears the pathway for a successful emergence” from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Retirements, stiffer training requirements fuel pilot shortage
A University of North Dakota study predicts that annual pilot deficits will escalate over the next decade and will total 15,000 by 2026.
Republic Airways’ executive-bonus plan could face headwinds
If a bankruptcy judge approves the incentive plan, six senior executives of the commuter carrier would split as much as $4.7 million in bonuses over the next three quarters.
Republic Airways seeks relief by freeing itself of leases
As it continues to work through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. is seeking to get out of leases for 29 of its airplanes and two facilities.
Republic Airways lands key deal with United Airlines
The agreement is the second with a major air carrier that could help the Indy-based company emerge from bankruptcy.