Court seals report in Northwest bankruptcy

MINNEAPOLIS -- A bankruptcy judge Monday sealed a report that was expected to shed light on Northwest Airlines Corp.'s efforts to market itself to potential buyers.

The bankruptcy judge overseeing Northwest's case had appointed examiner Richard Nevins to look into whether Northwest properly evaluated the value of its assets. Nevins wrote in a court filing Monday that he planned to file the report publicly, but that Northwest wants it sealed "as they believe the report contains highly sensitive business information."

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Allan Gropper in New York sealed the report but ordered Northwest to designate which parts disclose confidential information so the examiner can file a redacted version.

A hearing on confirming Northwest's bankruptcy plan is set to begin Wednesday.

Northwest is Michigan's largest passenger air carrier.

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