US Airways’ Parker Encouraged by Merger Progress
US Airways CEO Doug Parker (Photo: Bill Carey)
US Airways CEO Doug Parker (Photo: Bill Carey)

US Airways CEO Doug Parker said he sees smooth skies for the proposed merger of his company with American Airlines following Wednesday’s clearance of the combination by a bankruptcy court judge overseeing American’s restructuring. Speaking at the annual U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aviation Summit in Washington Thursday afternoon, Parker noted the merger likely will close in the third quarter this year pending further approvals, including those from the U.S. Justice Department.

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