Republic, Bedford fall out of favor in Milwaukee
Indianapolis-based airline holding company and its leader stir passions in city hit hard by Frontier cutbacks.
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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.
Airport wants more nonstop flights
Its focus will include trying to attract flights from Indianapolis International to San Francisco, San Diego and Seattle.
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.
Indianapolis Regional Airport to handle heavier ‘birds’
Airport Authority OKs runway extension at Hancock County facility, fueling competition with Hamilton County's Executive Airport.
Airport begins taking stock of Super Bowl’s business impact
The Super Bowl generated more than $1 million in merchandise sales at Indianapolis International Airport and brought 528 additional aircraft to the facility and its regional reliever airports.
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.
Fans encountering smooth departures at airport
The most congested area of Indianapolis International Airport Monday morning may have been the Lids souvenir stand at the center of the food court.
Excess land at Fishers airport will be turned over to farming
The town’s leaders had envisioned the Indianapolis Airport Authority property being developed to add to the tax base.
Indiana airports hope Super Bowl brings more business
The Indianapolis Super Bowl host committee has listed 17 regional airports as additional landing spots outside of the Indianapolis area for people headed to the game on Feb. 5.
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.
Airport in Bloomington expects Super Bowl traffic
The Monroe County Board of Aviation Commissioners will charge charge $75 a day for parking planes at the airport between Feb. 2 and Feb.6.
Aircraft-repair firm seeking up to 200 local workers
AAR Corp. needs up to 200 more people at its Indianapolis aircraft maintenance center and plans a job fair on Saturday.
Republic Airways subsidiary cutting 213 jobs
Frontier Airlines, a division of Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc., plans to eliminate 213 jobs at Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, where it is also cutting flights to several cities.
Former flight management firm owner pleads guilty to fraud
David A. Chaisson is one of two men charged in separate schemes to defraud Ryan International Airlines. Prosecutors say the schemes involved kickback payments in exchange for business.
Landmark water tower could be razed in Greenwood
A central Indiana water tower that once served as a local landmark for residents is being targeted for demolition because officials say it poses a safety hazard to a nearby airport.
Frontier Airlines plans return to normal service
Frontier Airlines says it expects to return to normal service including a full schedule on Saturday after repairing planes that were damaged by hail.
Airport seeks broker to market ex-ATA HQ
The Indianapolis Airport Authority plans to hire a broker to market the 16.5-acre campus along Washington Street near Indianapolis International Airport once used by ATA Airlines. It has been vacant for three years.
Indiana seeks to become player in cargo flights
The state nicknamed the "Crossroads of America" wants to become a preferred landing spot for cargo planes, but industry leaders say Indiana could have a tough time attracting flights from neighboring states because many airports are competing for the same business and freight companies are resistant to change.