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Forward Select Income A (KIFAX) was incepted in March 2001. The investment seeks high current income and potential for modest long-term growth of capital.

Panama based airline holding company Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) has proven once again that an airline can actually make money. Copa is the holding company for Copa Airlines and Aero Republica. The two airlines now serve 45 destinations in 24 countries including several in the U.S.

As an airline here are some of the things I think Copa does right. I have flown the airline several times and have first hand experience with its service.

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Anyone watching the results of U.S. based airlines over the last six months know they have struggled mightily with higher fuel prices. In contrast, my favorite airline stock, Panama based Copa Holdings (CPA) has had two nicely profitable quarters in a row. For the just released 3rd quarter Copa had net earnings of $30.3 million or 70¢ per share, the same level as the 2nd quarter. The earnings are well below the $1.08 for the 3rd quarter of 2007, but very nice results considering the fuel cost environment.

Anyone watching the results of U.S. based airlines over the last 6 months know they have struggled mightily with higher fuel prices. In contrast, my favorite airline stock, Panama based Copa Holdings (CPA) has had two nicely profitable quarters in a row. For the just released 3rd quarter Copa had net earnings of $30.3 million or 70¢ per share, the same level as the 2nd quarter. The earnings are well below the $1.08 for the 3rd quarter of 2007, but very nice results considering the fuel cost environment.