Bankruptcy court judge approves US Air reorganization

US Airways Group Inc.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan received final approval today from Judge Stephen S. Mitchell of U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Alexandria, Va. The approval clears the way for the airline to emerge from bankruptcy for the second time since 2003 and merge with America West Airlines. "This is a great day for both US Airways and America West," said Bruce R. Lakefield, CEO of US Airways, in a news release.