12:05 PM EST - WestJet Airlines : reported a profit for the second quarter that almost tripled from the year-ago period that was impacted by an impairment charge related to its reservation system. Revenue for the latest quarter increased more than 23%. The Calgary-based company's net income for the second quarter increased to $30.19 million, or $0.23 per share, from $11.55 million, or $0.09 per share reported in the previous-year quarter. WestJet Airlines
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