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Regional air service connecting communities across America.
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Phoenix, United States
Mesa Airlines is a regional carrier headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, operating as a contract carrier for major U.S. airlines under capacity purchase agreements. Founded in 1982, the airline has grown to become one of the largest regional carriers in the United States, flying under the United Express and DHL Express banners.
The airline operates a modern fleet of Bombardier CRJ-700 and CRJ-900 regional jets, serving dozens of destinations across the continental United States. Mesa operates primarily under the United Express brand following the conclusion of its American Eagle partnership.
Mesa Air Group, the parent company, is publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol MESA. The company has faced financial headwinds in recent years, including bankruptcy proceedings, and has worked to restructure its operations and fleet to remain competitive in the regional aviation market.
Hubs & network
Mesa Airlines operates primarily through United Airlines hubs including Houston (IAH), Chicago O'Hare (ORD), and Denver (DEN).
Fleet
Mesa Airlines operates a fleet of Bombardier CRJ-700 and CRJ-900 regional jets.
Notable facts
- ›Mesa Air Group trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol MESA.
- ›The airline operates under the United Express brand via a capacity purchase agreement with United Airlines.
- ›Mesa previously operated under the American Airlines/American Eagle brand before ending that contract.
- ›Mesa Air Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2024.
- ›At its peak, Mesa Airlines operated flights under multiple major airline brands simultaneously.
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