31.   The carrier also has contracts to overhaul the Rolls-Royce engines used by two small Chinese airlines.

32.   The DOT, acting on complaints by several small airlines, last spring issued proposed rules to better define predatory pricing and punish violators.

33.   The FAA last week grounded Markair, a small airline in Denver that serves such cities as Chicago, New York and Los Angeles.

34.   The small airline counted two airplanes in its fleet.

35.   The small airline, which has served Boston, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, was shut down for a paperwork violation.

36.   They also believe small airlines often get grounded for offenses that would lead to a wrist-slapping fine at a big airline.

37.   They say the trend toward consolidation hurts small regional airlines that may be less able, or less interested, in battling for market share with the behemoths.

38.   Thomas delivered two small airline vending-size bottles of scotch and rum to the inmate, according to court papers.

39.   Vasp controls a small regional Argentine airline called Transportes Aereas Neuquen.

40.   While Carnival says its salaries are among the highest paid by small airlines, they are still far below those of the major carriers.