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[ News ]September 20, 2017 9:32 pm ET
By Matthew Garcia

Kearney, Nebraska to Receive New Service From SkyWest

The Kearney, Neb. City Council has unanimously voted SkyWest Airlines has the next carrier for Kearney. City council members voted 5-0 for SkyWest, the winner out of seven bids from other regional carriers. The council will send a recommendation for a two-year contract to the U.S. Department of Transportation. 17 proposals came in from Air Choice One, Boutique Air, Great Lakes, Key Lime Air, Silver Air, ADI, and United Express. The proposals included nine seat props to fifty passenger regional…

[ News ]August 8, 2017 6:12 am ET
By Akhil Dewan

PenAir Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following 62 Years of…

Anchorage, Alaska-based regional carrier, Peninsula Airways, commonly referred to as PenAir, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as of Sunday, August 6. Chapter 11 gives companies temporary protection from its creditors, giving them the opportunity to restructure their finances and organization. The airline, which is one of Alaska's largest…