American Airlines Acquires 20.8% of Republic Airways

American Airlines acquires 20.8% stake in Republic after Mesa merger

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American Airlines acquires 20.8% of Republic Airways

American Airlines (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth) has purchased 9.7 million shares, representing a 20.8% stake, in Republic Airways Holdings, the holding company of Republic Airways and Mesa Airlines, it announced in a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Following the investment, American joins ‘Big Three’ rivals United Airlines and Delta Air Lines in holding an investment in Republic, which after its merger with Mesa, became the …

American Airlines takes stake in Republic following Mesa merger

American Airlines has acquired a minority stake in Republic Airways Holdings following Republic’s merger with Mesa Airlines earlier in 2025, adding to a growing pattern of major US carriers taking equity positions in their regional airline partners.  According to a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, American received approximately 9.7 million shares in the combined Republic entity, representing about 20.8% ownership. T…