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Old 02-24-2009, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by AirbusA320 View Post
Government rules still call for 75% of the voting stock of a 121 or 135 operation be held by US citizens. Wouldn't suprise me if Obama changes the rules.
It should. In the ALPA presidential candidate survey he stated that he both supported maintaining cabotage laws and opposed relaxing the restrictions on foreign ownership.
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Old 02-26-2009, 01:25 PM
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Cool VA Needs new investors- Interesting Timing

Facing larger-than-expected losses and restive hedge fund investors, Virgin America could be the nation's "most endangered airline," according to USA TODAY. Investment bankers are searching for new investors in Virgin America, a sign, analysts say, that the airline's two original hedge funds are looking to cash out. Virgin America CEO David Cush says the search for additional investors is merely "prudent" in the current economy. USA TODAY (2/25) "//

Right on the heels of the Alaska Inquiry... coincidence?
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:40 PM
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Old 02-26-2009, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cesnacaptn View Post
...it's a free country for U.S. citizens.
Depend's on one's definition of FREE Country !
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