Copa Holdings reports earnings of $30.3 million

Copa Holdings, S.A., parent company of Copa Airlines and Aero Republica, announced financial results for the third quarter of 2008 (3Q08). Copa Holdings reported net income of US$30.3 million for 3Q08, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of US$0.70, as compared to net income of US$46.8 million or diluted EPS of US$1.08 in 3Q07.