US EditionRegional airlines Republic Airways, Mesa Air Group are combining in an all-stock deal
- Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group are merging in an all-stock deal to form a publicly traded company named Republic Airways Holdings Inc., which will be listed on Nasdaq as RJET.
- The merger was unanimously approved by both companies' boards and is expected to take effect in Q3 or Q4 of 2025, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
- Republic shareholders will hold 88% of the new company, while Mesa shareholders will receive between 6% and 12%, depending on pre-closing criteria.
- Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa's chairman and CEO, stated that this merger represents the best outcome for shareholders, employees, and stakeholders, enhancing connections across America.
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Big Three regional affiliates Mesa, Republic agree to airline merger - The Points Guy
Travelers should see little impact from the latest U.S. airline merger between regional giants Mesa Air Group and Republic Airways. If you have flown on either an Embraer E170 or E175 at American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express, the odds are you have flown on either Mesa or Republic. The carriers are two of the largest independent regional airlines in the U.S., with a combined 310 E-Jets flying for the Big Three. Only Utah-based SkyWes…
Republic Airways to merge with Mesa Air Group
Republic Airways to merge with Mesa Air Group INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group announced Monday that they agreed to a merger. Mesa’s CEO Jonathan Ornstein said the announcement is an exciting step in the company’s 40-year history. “By bringing the best of our organizations together, we will create a regional carrier that continues to connect communities across America while providing advancement opportunities to our empl…
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Regional airlines Republic Airways, Mesa Air Group are combining in an all-stock deal
Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group Inc. are combining in an all-stock deal that will create a regional airline with access to more planes to service routes.
Republic Airways to Take Over Troubled Mesa Air in Stock Deal
Regional airlines Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and Mesa Air Group Inc. agreed to combine in an all-stock deal that will bolster their operations in the face of sudden demand challenges across the air travel industry.
Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group to combine
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and Mesa Air Group, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge and create a publicly-traded regional airline company in an all-stock transaction. Upon closing, the combined company will be renamed Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and is expected to remain NASDAQ-listed under the new ticker symbol “RJET”. Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa’s chairman and chief Executive officer said: “Today’…
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