Republic, Mesa Complete Merger to Form Republic Airways Holdings
The combined carrier begins a phased integration that preserves flying under existing capacity purchase agreements.
Overview
- The transaction closed on November 25, creating one of the largest U.S. regional airlines under the Republic Airways Holdings banner.
- The company now operates 310 Embraer E‑Jets supporting more than 1,300 daily departures to over 100 cities across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico.
- Republic shareholders hold about 88% of the combined company, with Mesa shareholders set to own 6% to 12% pending final pre‑closing settlements.
- Operations continue for partner airlines under CPAs, with Mesa flying for United under a new ten‑year agreement and Republic serving American, Delta and United.
- Shares begin trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker RJET as the airlines run parallel operations during integration.