Republic and Mesa complete merger, creating second-largest U.S. regional with 310 E-Jets

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has completed its merger with Mesa Air Group, combining operations into a single carrier that will operate roughly 310 Embraer E-Jets and more than 1,300 daily flights, making it the second-largest regional airline in the United States. Republic shareholders hold about 88% of the combined company.

Discovered 2025-11-25T06:32:03.899448-08:00 | 2025-11-25T06:32:03.899448-08:00

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  • The combined carrier will operate roughly 310 Embraer E‑Jets and more than 1,300 daily flights, with Republic shareholders holding about 88% — see shareholder approval.
  • The DOT previously cleared Mesa to operate Republic under common ownership while merger review continued, enabling immediate operational consolidation — see DOT operational clearance.
  • Mesa amended and extended its 2020 federal loan guarantee with Jefferies as the transaction advanced, a key financing/credit consideration for the combined carrier — see federal loan guarantee extension.

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2025-11-25T06:32:03.899448-08:00
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2025-11-29T18:07:26.772894-08:00
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