SeaPort Airlines: SeaPort Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Oregon-based SeaPort Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but daily operations will not be interrupted, according to The Oregonian in an Associated Press report. The commuter airline said it expects to continue to operate its current schedule of flights, pay its employees and honor existing tickets and reservations. The company also announced Rob Kinney has resigned as CEO and president. Timothy Sieber, who recently served as executive vice president, has been named president.