Republic Airways and Mesa Air to merge
April 8, 2025
Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group have announced an agreement to merge, forming a new publicly-traded regional airline company.
The combined entity will retain the name Republic Airways. The merger aims to create a leading Embraer Jet operator, bringing together two of the most prominent regional carriers in the United States.
Both companies are known for their extensive operations serving communities across the US, and flying under major airline brands such as American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express.
“Today’s announcement is an exciting next step in Mesa’s more than 40-year history, one that represents the best outcome for our shareholders, employees, and all of our stakeholders,” said Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“By bringing the best of our organisations together, we will create a regional carrier that continues to connect communities across America while providing advancement opportunities to our employees.”
“We’re thrilled to combine the Republic and Mesa teams to create one of the world’s leading Embraer Jet operators,” said Bryan Bedford, Republic’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Republic and Mesa share a common mission to connect communities across America, and we believe that we can better achieve that mission together. With this combination, we are establishing a single, well-capitalised, public company that will benefit from the deep expertise of Republic and Mesa associates, creating value for all stakeholders well into the future.”
