ExpressJet Airlines joins with Cape Air in the JetBlue University Gateway Program
ExpressJet Airlines (Atlanta) has joined the JetBlue University Gateway Program to give pilots a career path. The following statement was released:
The highly-successful University Gateway Program, a four-way collaboration with JetBlue Airways (New York), Cape Air (Hyannis), the University of North Dakota (UND) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), has added another airline. ExpressJet Airlines, the largest regional airline in the world, will partner with Cape Air to provide a parallel path for aspiring pilots to join JetBlue. The Gateway Program has been designed to facilitate the early-entry of highly-qualified pilots from Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) programs, who have appropriate flight instructor experience, into Cape Air, where they further hone their skills. After gaining their Captain’s credentials at Cape Air, pilots can choose to interview with ExpressJet. If accepted, they will be slotted for a training class providing valuable time as pilots in command. They then will be eligible for a final interview with JetBlue after gaining their necessary hours.
There are now 140 pilots in the Gateway Program. To date, four pilots have successfully completed the necessary steps and have been hired by JetBlue, with more qualifying for a final interview every month. Cape Air expects as many as 50 pilots per year will eventually join JetBlue via the program.
Copyright Photo: Mark Durbin. ExpressJet’s Embraer ERJ 145XR (EMB-145XR) N16147 (msn 145749) is pictured at the Houston (Bush Intercontinental) hub operating as an United Express carrier.
United Express-ExpressJet: 
Routes flown for United Airlines:
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United Airlines to operate summer seasonal service from Newark to both Anchorage and Traverse City
United Airlines (Chicago) will launch summer-season service from its Newark Liberty International Airport hub to Anchorage, Alaska, and Traverse City, Michigan. The new flights will offer the only nonstop service between the New York area and Anchorage, and the only nonstop service between Newark Liberty and Traverse City.
United will operate the Anchorage service on Saturdays from July 6, 2013 through August 31, 2013, using Boeing 757 aircraft. United Express service to Traverse City will operate on weekends from July 5, 2013 through Aug. 25, 2013, with 50-seat regional jet aircraft flown by ExpressJet Airlines (Atlanta).
Copyright Photo: Boeing 757-224 N14120 (msn 27562) in the Star Alliance motif taxies to the gate at Los Angeles.
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SkyWest rebounds with a 4Q net profit of $13.9 million, $51.1 million net profit in 2012
SkyWest, Inc. (SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines) (St. George, UT) today reported net income of $13.9 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, compared to a net loss of $(18.0) million, or $(0.35) per diluted share, for the same period last year.
Quarter Highlights
SkyWest’s operating and financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 reflect a significant improvement compared to the same period of 2011, primarily as a result of recording additional revenues from an increase in block hour production and continuing to reduce its cost structure as part of its profit improvement plan; however, for financial reporting purposes, the increased revenues were offset by lower reimbursement payments for fuel and maintenance overhaul expenses under contracts with SkyWest’s major partners, resulting in a net decrease in total operating revenues. These efforts resulted in a $53.3 million improvement in pretax income and an improvement in fully diluted earnings per share of $0.62 for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, compared to the same period last year. This is the fourth quarter in a row where reported results have exceeded market estimates. Following are some selected highlights for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2012 compared to the same periods last year:
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| 2012 | 2011 | % Change | 2012 | 2011 | % Change | ||
| Total operating revenue | $ 810,725 | $ 899,851 | (9.9)% | $3,534,372 | $3,654,924 | (3.3)% | |
| Total operating margin | 5.4% | (0.6)% | 6.0pts | 4.7% | 1.1% | 3.6pts | |
| Pretax income (loss) | $ 25,556 | $ (27,773) | 192.0% | $ 85,896 | $ (50,170) | 271.2% | |
| Net income (loss) | $ 13,946 | $ (17,967) | 177.6% | $ 51,157 | $ (27,335) | 287.1% | |
| Fully diluted earnings per share | $ 0.27 | $ (0.35) | 177.1% | $ 0.99 | $ (0.52) | 290.4% | |
| Block hours | 568,808 | 550,808 | 3.3% | 2,297,014 | 2,250,280 | 2.1% | |
Commenting on the results, Jerry C. Atkin, SkyWest’s Chairman and CEO, said “We are very pleased with our operating and financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2012. This is a solid result for a quarter that can typically be very challenging.” He continued, “We continue to make positive progress in our cost reduction efforts that are resulting in improved profits, quarter over quarter.”
Financial and Operating Results
Under certain of SkyWest’s flying contracts, fuel purchased for SkyWest flights has been directly reimbursed by SkyWest’s major partners and, for financial reporting purposes, was included in operating revenues. The majority of fuel is now purchased directly by SkyWest’s major partners and as a result, SkyWest experienced a reduction of $92.5 million in reported operating revenues and operating expenses related directly to fuel purchases by its major partners under its contract flying, for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2011.
Operating revenues totaled $810.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, compared to $899.9 million for the same period last year or a decrease of $89.2 million, or 9.9%, The decrease was due primarily to the reduction of $115.8 million of fuel and certain engine overhaul amounts which are directly reimbursed by major partners and recorded as operating revenues, offset by an increase in revenues of approximately $27.5 million as a result of additional block hour production and incentive amounts for improvements in completion factors and on-time performance for its flights. Total block hours for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 were 568,808, or an increase of 3.3 percent, compared to 550,808 for the same period last year.
Total airline expenses (consisting of total operating and interest expenses) decreased $139.1 million, or 15.0%, during the quarter ended December 31, 2012, compared to the same period in 2011. However, after excluding pass-through costs for fuel and certain engine overhaul expenses that are directly reimbursed by SkyWest’s major partners, total airline expenses decreased $35.2 million or 4.6%. The decrease was primarily the result of 1) reduced non-pass through maintenance costs of approximately $14.7 million, 2) reduced United Express CRJ200 engine overhaul costs of approximately $8.7 million and 3) reduced customer service labor of approximately $7.9 million due to the elimination of handling of flights at certain airports.
Under United Express agreements for SkyWest Airlines, Inc. (St. George) and ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. (Atlanta) SkyWest recognizes revenue at fixed hourly rates for mature engine maintenance on regional jet engines and SkyWest recognizes engine maintenance expense on its CRJ200 regional jet engines on an as-incurred basis as maintenance expense. During the quarter ended December 31, 2012, CRJ200 engine expense under these agreements decreased $8.7 million to $10.6 million compared to $19.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, as a result of decreased engine overhaul expense due to the timing of scheduled engine maintenance events. SkyWest was reimbursed approximately $10.3 million and $8.9 million for engine overhaul expense, under its United Express agreements, in each of the periods ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Liquidity
At December 31, 2012, SkyWest had $709.4 million in cash and marketable securities, compared to $646.5 million as of December 31, 2011. The increase in cash and marketable securities of $62.9 million was primarily the result of increased profitability for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2012. SkyWest’s long-term debt was $1.47 billion as of December 31, 2012, compared to $1.61 billion as of December 31, 2011. The decrease in long-term debt was due primarily to SkyWest’s payment of normal recurring debt obligations. SkyWest has significant long-term lease obligations that are recorded as operating leases and are not reflected as liabilities on SkyWest’s consolidated balance sheets. At a 4.7% discount rate, the present value of these lease obligations was approximately $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2012.
Recent Business Developments
SkyWest (Delta Connection) recently announced the award of 34 additional dual-class aircraft and the removal of 66 CRJ200 aircraft with Delta Airlines, Inc. (Atlanta) and has taken delivery of 20 of these dual-class aircraft by December 31, 2012. The remaining 14 aircraft have planned delivery dates between January and May 2014. SkyWest anticipates removal of the 66 CRJ200 aircraft starting in October of 2013.
SkyWest also recently announced the signing of an agreement with American Airlines, Inc. (Dallas/Fort Worth) to operate 23 Bombardier CRJ200 regional jet aircraft as American Eagle and had integrated 12 of these aircraft into operations by December 31, 2012. The remaining 11 aircraft have been introduced into service February 14, 2013.
SkyWest recently announced the execution of an Aircraft Purchase Agreement with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation covering the purchase of 100 Mitsubishi regional jet aircraft. Deliveries are currently expected to begin in 2016.
SkyWest has increased its total fleet to 744 aircraft as of December 31, 2012, compared to 732 aircraft as of December 31, 2011.
Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. SkyWest Airlines now has 23 Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets in operation for American Airlines as an American Eagle Carrier. Unfortunately for SkyWest, the newly painted aircraft will have to be painted in the new American Eagle livery. CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N464SW (msn 7827) climbs away from Los Angeles International Airport.
American Eagle-SkyWest:
American Eagle-SkyWest Route Map: The American Eagle operation is based in Los Angeles.
ExpressJet to operate the Denver-Dickinson, North Dakota route for United
United Airlines (Chicago) has announced plans to launch twice-daily nonstop service from its Denver hub to Dickinson, North Dakota, beginning on June 6, 2013. ExpressJet Airlines (United Express) (Atlanta) will operate the United Express service using 50-seat regional jet aircraft.
“These new flights underscore United’s ongoing commitment to the Denver hub and complement our existing service to other energy markets in North Dakota,” said Randle Loveland, United’s director of regional sales in Denver. “North Dakota travelers will not only have access to Denver, but also convenient connections from the hub to other destinations, including the U.S. West Coast and Gulf Coast, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The flight schedules are as follows:
| Denver – Dickinson | Dickinson – Denver | |||
| Departs | Arrives | Departs | Arrives | |
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:32 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | |
| 8:15 p.m. | 9:47 p.m. | 11:57 a.m. | 1:37 p.m. | |
Copyright Photo: Keith Burton. Embraer ERJ 145LR (EMB-145LR) N12921 (msn 145354) of ExpressJet Airlines approaches Toronto (Pearson) for landing.
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Route Map for the United Express operation:
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SkyWest firms up its order for 100 Mitsubishi MRJ90 regional jets
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and SkyWest, Inc. (St. George), the holding company for SkyWest Airlines (St. George) and ExpressJet Airlines (Atlanta) that conducts the world’s largest combined regional airline operations, has announced they have executed a definitive agreement for the purchase of 100 MRJ90 aircraft and up to an additional 100 option aircraft. The agreement sets forth respective rights and obligations that enable Mitsubishi Aircraft and SkyWest to mutually position themselves for opportunities in the US regional airline industry. MRJ deliveries to SkyWest are currently anticipated to commence in 2017, with deliveries of executable option aircraft currently anticipated to commence in 2021. Based on the MRJ90 list price, SkyWest’s order for 100 aircraft is valued at US $4.2 billion, with an additional US $4.2 billion related to the executable 100 options.
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United Airlines to restore two routes from the Cleveland hub
United Airlines (Chicago) will restore two United Express routes from the Cleveland hub. The Cleveland-Nashville route will be restored on January 13, 2013 followed by Cleveland-Oklahoma City on February 14, 2013 per Airline Route.
In other news, United Airlines yesterday (October 1) announced that it exceeded its 80 percent on-time domestic performance goal for the month of September, and is rewarding its eligible employees with a $50 on-time bonus to recognize this performance. The airline ended the month with an 82.0 percent domestic on-time arrival rate, showing continued significant improvement from the prior months.
Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough. Embraer ERJ 145LR (EMB-145LR) N15555 (msn 145594) prepares to land at Washington (Reagan National).
United Express-ExpressJet Airlines: 
United Airlines to launch two new routes from the Cleveland hub
United Airlines (Chicago) has announced plans to launch daily nonstop service from its Cleveland hub at Hopkins International Airport to Nashville and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The United Express flights will be operated by ExpressJet Airlines (United Express) (Atlanta) using 50-seat regional jet aircraft, with the Nashville service beginning on December 19, 2012, and the Oklahoma City service beginning on February 14, 2013.
The weekday flight schedules are as follows:
| Cleveland – Nashville | Nashville – Cleveland | |||
| Departs | Arrives | Departs | Arrives | |
| 8:55 a.m. | 9:25 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | 2:10 p.m. | |
| 5:00 p.m. | 5:40 p.m. | 5:45 p.m. | 8:05 p.m. | |
| Cleveland – Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City – Cleveland | |||
| Departs | Arrives | Departs | Arrives | |
| 8:40 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 10:55 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. | |
Separately, United will also discontinue service between Cleveland and Green Bay, Wisconsin, effective December 18, 2012. United will continue to offer connecting service between Cleveland and Green Bay through Chicago (O’Hare).
In other news, United is dropping the twice-weekly Guam-Okinawa route on October 31.
Copyright Photo: Tony Storck. Embraer ERJ 145LR (EMB-145LR) N14959 (msn 145091) prepares to land at Baltimore/Washington.
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United Express-ExpressJet Airlines:
SkyWest to operate 23 Bombardier CRJ200s for American Eagle
SkyWest, Inc. (St. George) announced today that it has signed a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with American Airlines, Inc. (Dallas/Fort Worth) to operate 23 Bombardier CRJ200 regional jet aircraft under the American Eagle designation. SkyWest currently anticipates that it will commence its American flights on November 15, 2012, with all 23 aircraft being placed in service prior to end of the first quarter 2013. SkyWest intends to source the aircraft from its existing fleet where they have previously been operated in behalf of another major partner and anticipates that 12 of the aircraft will be flown by SkyWest Airlines, Inc. and 11 aircraft will be flown by ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. (Atlanta). SkyWest also anticipates that the American aircraft will be primarily operated out of Los Angeles International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
The CPA, which has a term of four years, provides for SkyWest, through its operating airlines SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines, to be compensated in similar fashion to existing capacity purchase agreements with SkyWest’s other major partners.
SkyWest is the holding company for two scheduled passenger airline operations and an aircraft leasing company and is headquartered in St. George, Utah. SkyWest’s scheduled passenger airline operations consist of SkyWest Airlines, also based in St. George, Utah, and ExpressJet Airlines, based in Atlanta, Georgia. SkyWest Airlines operates as United Express and Delta Connection carriers under contractual agreements with United Airlines, Inc. and Delta Air Lines, Inc. SkyWest Airlines also operates as US Airways Express under a contractual agreement with US Airways, Inc., and operates flights for Alaska Airlines under a contractual agreement. ExpressJet Airlines operates as United Express and Delta Connection carriers under contractual agreements with United and Delta. System-wide, SkyWest serves markets in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean with approximately 4,000 daily departures and a fleet of approximately 725 regional aircraft.
Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Bombardier CRJ200 N496CA (msn 7791) arrives at Los Angeles.
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Delta to drop Newburgh-Atlanta service on September 1
Delta Air Lines (Atlanta) will drop the Newburgh (Stewart International Airport)-Atlanta route on September 1 due to low numbers. The route is operated by ExpressJet Airlines. Atlantic Southwest Airlines (ASA) was merged with ExpressJet on December 31, 2011 and adopted the ExpressJet name.
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Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum.
Delta Connection-Atlantic Southeast Airlines: CLICK HERE
United to add Shreveport and Grand Forks service from Denver, Anchorage flights to go to year-round
United Airlines (Chicago) has announced plans to launch daily nonstop service linking its Denver hub with two new markets: Shreveport, Louisiana, and Grand Forks, North Dakota. In addition, United will expand existing summer-season flights between Denver and Anchorage to year-round service.
This new announcement comes one week after United announced daily, nonstop service between Denver and its hub at Tokyo Narita International Airport, starting in the spring of 2013.
Shreveport: Once-daily, nonstop service between Denver and Shreveport starts on August 28. United Express carrier ExpressJet Airlines (Atlanta) will operate the flight with 50-seat Embraer ERJ 145 regional jets (above). Shreveport Regional Airport serves north Louisiana, east Texas and southwest Arkansas.
Top Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough.
United Express-ExpressJet: 
Grand Forks: Twice-daily, nonstop service between Denver and Grand Forks International Airport begins on October 3. United Express carrier SkyWest Airlines (St. George) will operate the flights with 50-seat Canadair CRJ200 regional jets.
Middle Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing.
United Express-SkyWest: 
Anchorage: United’s seasonal service between Denver and Anchorage, launched on May 1 with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, will operate year-round.
Bottom Copyright Photo: Tony Storck.
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SkyWest reduces its first quarter loss to $700,000
SkyWest, Inc. (St. George) today reported operating revenues of $921.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to $866.0 million for the same period last year. SkyWest also reported a net loss of $(0.7) million, or $(0.01) per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to $(11.1) million of net loss, or $(0.21) per diluted share, for the same period last year.
The full report:
Quarter Summary
SkyWest’s operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 reflected a significant improvement compared to the first quarter of 2011. Specifically, SkyWest generated positive revenue growth, period over period, primarily as a result of flying approximately 16,500 additional block hours during the first quarter of 2012. SkyWest’s improved results also reflected the implementation of cost reduction programs during 2011 from which SkyWest achieved reduced maintenance costs, as well as other benefits. SkyWest also produced better results than it had forecast for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, principally as a result of executing on its return to profitability objectives for 2012. As a consequence of SkyWest’s improved results, SkyWest’s pre-tax loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was $17.3 million less than the quarter ended March 31, 2011. SkyWest reported a pre-tax loss of $1.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to a pre-tax loss of $18.5 million for the first quarter of 2011. Following are the primary items that affected SkyWest’s financial results for the first quarter of 2012:
- Recorded approximately $30.1 million in additional revenues related to increased block hour production, improved utilization and ground handling contracts
- Reduction of $4.6 million in prorate flying loss
- Recorded an additional $5.7 in United CRJ200 engine overhaul costs
- Recorded an additional $3.8 million in employer benefit costs
- Recorded an additional $4.1 million of loss attributable to SkyWest’s minority investments in Trip Linhas Aereas (“TRIP”) and Mekong Aviation Joint Stock Company (“Air Mekong”)
Commenting on the results, Jerry C. Atkin, Chairman and CEO said “We are very pleased with the improvement in our financial results, quarter over quarter, as well as how we performed compared to our first quarter operating plan for 2012.” He continued, “We executed well on our action plan items and also experienced a higher completion factor of our scheduled flights and on-time arrivals due to better weather in the quarter compared to the same period last year. We remain committed to our return to profitability program for 2012.”
Financial and Operating Results
SkyWest’s total operating revenues increased $55.2 million, or 6.4%, during the quarter ended March 31, 2012, over the same period in 2011. The increase in operating revenues was the result of higher pass-through costs (primarily fuel and engine overhaul costs) under SkyWest’s agreements with its major partners and an increase in block hour production. The increase in operating revenues was offset by a planned reduction in prorate flying block hours of 13.4% resulting in reduced revenues of approximately $6.0 million. In spite of the reducing operating revenues from prorate flying, SkyWest’s revenue per available seat mile for this flying increased 14.6% from improved pricing. After excluding the increased pass-through costs of approximately $31.1 million, for fuel and engine overhauls, and the reduction in prorate flying revenue of $6.0, total operating revenues increased approximately $30.1 million due to the additional block hour production of 3.1% and improved utilization. Total block hours for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 were 556,421 compared to 539,910 for the same period last year.
Total airline expenses (consisting of total operating and interest expenses) increased $34.6 million, or 3.9%, during the quarter ended March 31, 2012, over the same period in 2011. After excluding the increase in fuel costs of $20.7 million, total operating costs and expenses increased $13.8 million or 1.8% which was less than the rate of increase in block hours of 3.1%.
Under United Express agreements for SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines, SkyWest recognizes revenue at a fixed hourly rate for mature engine maintenance on regional jet engines and SkyWest recognizes engine maintenance expense on its CRJ200 regional jet engines on an as-incurred basis as maintenance expense. During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, CRJ200 engine expense under these agreements increased $5.7 million to $21.5 million compared to $15.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, as a result of increased engine overhaul expense due to the timing of scheduled engine maintenance events. SkyWest was reimbursed approximately $9.4 million and $8.2 million for engine overhaul expense, under its United Express agreements, in each of the periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Liquidity
At March 31, 2012, SkyWest had $583.3 million in cash and marketable securities, compared to $646.5 million as of December 31, 2011. The reduction in cash and marketable securities during the year ended March 31, 2012 was primarily related to increases in its prepaid aircraft lease amounts and changes in certain other working capital accounts of approximately $65.5 million offset by the issuance of $2.2 million of common stock under SkyWest’s employee stock purchase program. SkyWest’s long-term debt was $1.58 billion as of March 31, 2012, compared to $1.71 billion as of December 31, 2011. The decrease in long-term debt was due primarily to SkyWest’s payment of normal recurring debt obligations. SkyWest has significant long-term lease obligations that are recorded as operating leases and are not reflected as liabilities on SkyWest’s consolidated balance sheets. At a 5.2% discount rate, the present value of these lease obligations was approximately $1.9 billion as of March 31, 2012.
Other Items
During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, SkyWest achieved the following milestones:
- Completed implementation with US Airways for 14 CRJ200 regional jets
- Completed corporate merger between ExpressJet Holdings and Atlantic Southeast effective on January 1, 2012, with the surviving entity named ExpressJet Airlines, Inc.
- Total fleet as of March 31, 2012 consisted of 727 total aircraft compared to 713 aircraft for the same period last year
SkyWest is the holding company for two scheduled passenger airline operations and an aircraft leasing company and is headquartered in St. George, Utah. SkyWest’s scheduled passenger airline operations consist of SkyWest Airlines also based in St. George, Utah and ExpressJet Airlines based in Atlanta, Georgia. SkyWest Airlines operates as United Express and Delta Connection carriers under contractual agreements with United Airlines, Inc. and Delta Air Lines, Inc. SkyWest Airlines also operates as US Airways Express under a contractual agreement with US Airways, Inc., and operates flights for Alaska Airlines under a contractual agreement. ExpressJet Airlines operates as United Express and Delta Connection carriers under contractual agreements with United and Delta. System-wide, SkyWest serves markets in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean with approximately 3,900 daily departures and a fleet of approximately 727 regional aircraft.
Top Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing.
SkyWest Slide Show: CLICK HERE
Delta Connection-Atlantic Southeast Slide Show: CLICK HERE
Delta Connection-ExpressJet Slide Show: CLICK HERE
Delta Connection-SkyWest Slide Show: CLICK HERE
ExpressJet Slide Show: CLICK HERE
United Express-ExpressJet Slide Show: CLICK HERE
United Express-SkyWest Slide Show: CLICK HERE
Middle Copyright Photo: Mark Durbin.
Bottom Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough.
Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines receive FAA approval for a single operating certificate
ASA (Atlantic Southeast Airlines) de Havilland Canada DHC-7-102 Dash 7 N4860J (msn 19) ATL (Norbert G. Raith) (historic photo), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
SkyWest, Inc. (St. George) announced today its wholly owned subsidiary, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Atlanta) and ExpressJet Airlines (Houston), a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Southeast, received approval on November 17, 2011 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a single operating certificate. This was the final regulatory step for the two merging airlines to operate as one.
As a result of this approval, effective on December 31, 2011, the combined airline will operate solely as ExpressJet Airlines and will be the largest regional airline in the world with more than 400 aircraft operating over 2,350 flights each day. The Atlantic Southeast Airlines name will pass into aviation history on this date.
Historic Copyright Photo: Norbert G. Raith. Please click on the photo for the full story of ASA.
ASA Slide Show: CLICK HERE
Atlantic Southeast Airlines name to be retired, will adopt the ExpressJet name
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) (Atlanta) name will disappear with the new year. However the logo will continue as the new ExpressJet brand.
Atlantic Southeast, a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. (St. George), today (October 14) announced that it will adopt the ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. (Houston) name for its combined identity upon completion of its merger with ExpressJet Airlines. The merger is expected to be completed by December 31, 2011, at which time the name would be effective.
The combined airline’s brand identity borrows key elements of the legacy Atlantic Southeast and legacy ExpressJet brands.
Atlantic Southeast and ExpressJet will continue operating as separate airlines, with separate operating certificates, until single operating certificate (SOC) status is achieved based on approval from the FAA. SOC approval is currently expected by the end of 2011. In the meantime, both airlines will continue using their current names for operational and corporate purposes. The Atlantic Southeast corporate name will officially change on December 31, 2011.
Atlantic Southeast completed its acquisition of ExpressJet Airlines on November 12, 2010, and has since been working to harmonize business functions and operational functions through the post merger integration and single operating certificate processes (SOC). The combined airline’s headquarters are in Atlanta.
The merger of these two airlines will create the world’s largest regional airline with about 10,000 aviation professionals, 2,400 daily flights and an all-jet fleet of approximately 400 aircraft. Together, Atlantic Southeast and ExpressJet fly to more than 190 airports in 41 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean, Canada, and Mexico. Through capacity purchase agreements with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, Atlantic Southeast operates as Delta Connection and United Express. ExpressJet operates as Continental Express and United Express through capacity purchase agreements with Continental Airlines and United Airlines.
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) was established on March 12, 1979. Scheduled passenger operations commenced on June 27, 1979 with one 19-passenger de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter operating between Atlanta and Columbus, Georgia.
Combined Route Map:
Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines to become SureJet
ASA (Atlantic Southeast Airlines) (Delta Connection) Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N653BR (msn 7438) IAD (Brian McDonough), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Atlanta), a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. (St. George), yesterday (July 13) announced that “SureJet” will be its new company name upon completion of its merger with ExpressJet Airlines. The airline acquired ExpressJet in November 2010 and is in the process of merging the two companies and operations, with the intent of achieving a single operating certificate from the FAA by the end of 2011. The combined airline’s headquarters are in Atlanta.
While the combined airline will be known by an altogether new name, qualities from the current Atlantic Southeast and ExpressJet brands were used to create the combined airline’s new logo.
- Icon
A modified icon from the current Atlantic Southeast brand identity will be used in the SureJet logo.- Red is a color that denotes strength and boldness, characteristics that the people of our combined airline personify on a daily basis, and that the airline stands for as it works to become the world’s first super regional carrier.
- The forward-moving box continues to represent our momentum and direction as a combined company.
- The modified curved edge of the box reflects ExpressJet brand elements.
- The modified grey bar continues to represent our business partners we rely on to be successful. The design also reflects ExpressJet brand elements.
- Type Font
- Similar to the ExpressJet logo font, the SureJet font has forward-moving momentum. It is bold, strong and confident to balance our icon and reflect these characteristics of the combined airline.
- Tag Line: Partner. Ally. Friend.
- The combined airline is focused on being a strong partner to mainline carriers, an ally passengers can rely on and a friend employees can trust.
Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough. Please click on the photo for additional information.
FAA is investigating a near miss of two United Express jets at O’Hare on Monday
United Express-ExpressJet Airlines Embraer ERJ 145XR (EMB-145XR) N11137 (msn 145721) IAH (Jeffrey S. DeVore), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Washington) is investigating a near miss involving ExpressJet Airlines and SkyWest Airlines regional jets operating as United Express carriers. The incident happened on Monday (May 16) involving a new controller at Chicago (O’Hare) after the arrival of Vice President Biden.
Read the full story from the Chicago Tribune: CLICK HERE
Copyright Photo: Jeffrey S. DeVore. Please click on the photo for additional information.
ALPA to open negotiations with Atlantic Southeast Airlines
Delta Connection-ASA (Atlantic Southeast Airlines) Bombardier CRJ700 (CL-600-2C10) N740EV (msn 10151) (Silver & Soaring-Celebrating ASA’s 25 Years) CLT (Jay Selman), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) (Atlanta) and its pilots, represented by by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), are preparing to open negotiations. Atlantic Southeast is a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. According to ALPA, the negotiations will attempt to achieve a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) that will define compensation and work rules for the 4,300 pilots of ASA and the former ExpressJet Airlines.
Although Atlantic Southeast and ExpressJet formalized their merger in late 2010, but the operations remain separate while the two pilot groups continue to work under different contracts. The merged Atlantic Southeast Airlines is the largest independently owned regional airline in the United States and performs flying for Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines and United Airlines.
The completed JCBA is a prerequisite for the integration of the two pilot groups.
The merged company operates 2,200 daily departures. The 4,300 pilots fly over 150 destinations in 39 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Mexico. Atlantic Southeast-ExpressJet pilots are based in Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Houston, Washington, D.C., and Newark.
Copyright Photo: Jay Selman. Please click on the photo for additional information.
Combined Atlantic Southeast-ExpressJet Route Map:
ExpressJet Airlines ERJ 145 leaves the runway on landing at Akron/Canton
United Express-ExpressJet Airlines Embraer ERJ 145XR (EMB-145XR) N11137 (msn 145721) IAH (Jeffrey S. DeVore), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
ExpressJet Airlines’ (Houston) Embraer ERJ 145 operating United Express flight UA 5916 with 44 passengers and three crew members left the runway on landing at Akron/Canton yesterday (March 18). There were no injuries.
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Copyright Photo: Jeffrey S. DeVore. Please click on the photo for information on ExpressJet Airlines.
SkyWest completes the acquisition of ExpressJet, reports financial results
ExpressJet Airlines Embraer ERJ 145XR (EMB-145XR) N17169 (msn 145844) BWI (Tony Storck), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
SkyWest, Inc. (St. George) reported operating revenues of $796.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010, compared to $604.4 million for the same period last year. SkyWest also reported net income of $37.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2010, compared to $19.5 million of net income, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the same period last year. The results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010, includes $10.2 million in net earnings, or $0.18 per diluted share, of unusual items when compared to the historical results for the same period last year and are further explained below.
SkyWest also reported operating revenues of $2.77 billion for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, compared to $2.61 billion for the same period last year. SkyWest reported net income of $96.4 million, or $1.70 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, compared to $83.7 million or $1.47 per diluted share for the same period last year. The net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, includes $10.2 million in net earnings, or $0.18 per diluted share, of unusual items when compared to the historical results for the same period last year and are further explained below.
The operating results reported above include the operating and financial results from the acquisition of ExpressJet from November 12, 2010 to December 31, 2010, or 50 days.
On November 12, 2010, SkyWest completed the acquisition of ExpressJet for a total cash purchase price of $136.5 million which includes the value of the shares previously owned by Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc. (Atlanta), SkyWest’s wholly owned subsidiary. As a result of the acquisition, ExpressJet became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Southeast on November 12.
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SkyWest acquires ExpressJet Holdings
ExpressJet Airlines Embraer ERJ 145XR N11194 (msn 14500940) ONT (Michael B. Ing) (acquired by SkyWest), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
SkyWest (St. George, UT) yesterday (November 15) announced it had acquired ExpressJet Holdings (Houston) as planned. ExpressJet now becomes a subsidiary of Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Atlanta) pending the final merger.
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SkyWest plans to complete the ExpressJet acquisition today
ExpressJet Airlines Embraer ERJ 145XR N16170 (msn 145850) IAD (Brian McDonough), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
SkyWest (St. George) today (November 12) plans to complete the acquisition of ExpressJet Airlines (Houston) according to this article by The Salt Lake Tribune.
Both ExpressJet Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) (Atlanta) will operate as separate airlines until their two AOCs can be merged in 2011.
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ExpressJet Airlines’ pilots now are “optimistic” for the sale to SkyWest
Continental Express-ExpressJet Airlines Embraer ERJ 145XR (EMB-145XR) N13124 (msn 145689) MSP (Bruce Drum), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
ExpressJet Airlines’ (Houston) pilots, who are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), met this week to determine their position on the proposed sale of ExpressJet Airlines to SkyWest Holdings, Inc. (St. George) and the planned subsequent merger of the airline with Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) (Atlanta), which was announced on August 4, 2010. The history of airline mergers has shown that pilot support is critical to an airline’s ability to fully realize the financial and operational gains from a merger.
After the August 4, 2010 announcement, the pilots’ union publicly stated a number of requirements that must be met for pilot support of the transaction:
- the transaction must result in a profitable airline that provides long-term stability and progressive career potential for our pilots;
- the transaction must honor the scope and successorship provisions of our collective bargaining agreement;
- management must commit to negotiating a joint collective bargaining agreement that benefits all pilots; and
- there must be a fair and equitable seniority list integration.
The union is now optimistic that the needs of the pilots will be protected.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Embraer ERJ 145XR (EMB-145XR) N13124 (msn 145689) operating as Continental Express prepares to land at Minneapolis/St. Paul.
ExpressJet loses $18.6 million in the 2Q
Continental Express-ExpressJet Airlines Embraer ERJ 145LR (EMB-145LR) N15980 (msn 145202) CLT (Bruce Drum), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (Houston), parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines (Houston) reported a second quarter loss of $5 million or $0.27 per diluted share excluding special items primarily related to non-cash adjustments of deferred tax assets and impairment of fixed assets. Including special items, ExpressJet’s loss totaled $18.6 million or $0.99 per diluted share for second quarter 2010.
For the six months ended June 30, ExpressJet’s loss excluding special items totaled $18.2 million or $1.00 per diluted share. Including special items, ExpressJet reported a loss of $34.7 million or $1.92 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
Subsequent to quarter-end, ExpressJet announced that it signed a definitive merger agreement with SkyWest, Inc. (Nasdaq:SKYW – News) whereby SkyWest, Inc. will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of ExpressJet for $6.75 per share in cash subject to the conditions of the definitive merger agreement. SkyWest, Inc. advised that its intention is that ExpressJet will be merged with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Atlantic Southeast Airlines following the closing of the transaction and receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. ExpressJet’s Embraer ERJ 145LR N15980 (msn 145202) taxies to the active runway at Charlotte.
SkyWest to acquire ExpressJet, to be merged into Atlantic Southeast
ExpressJet Airlines Embraer ERJ 145XR N11194 (msn 14500940) ONT (Michael B. Ing) (to be merged into Atlantic Southeast), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
SkyWest, Inc. (St. George) announced today (August 4) that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (ExpressJet Airlines) (Houston), whereby Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc. (Atlanta), SkyWest’s wholly-owned subsidiary will acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (“ExpressJet”) for $6.75 per share in cash, representing a net purchase price of approximately $133 million after giving effect for shares already owned by Atlantic Southeast. ExpressJet’s primary operating entity is ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. The definitive merger agreement has been unanimously approved by the SkyWest and ExpressJet boards of directors. The transaction is not subject to financing conditions, but is subject to receipt of certain regulatory approvals, approval of ExpressJet stockholders and other customary conditions. The parties currently anticipate that the transaction will close during the fourth quarter of 2010.
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) (Atlanta) has negotiated the principal terms of a new, long-term, capacity purchase agreement with Continental Airlines, Inc. (“Continental”), which is intended to become effective upon consummation of the ExpressJet merger. Upon completion of the merger, ExpressJet will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Southeast, with the intention of combining the operations of ExpressJet Airlines and Atlantic Southeast, subject to receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, and utilizing Atlantic Southeast’s existing facilities in Atlanta, Georgia as the operating headquarters of the combined company. The parties anticipate that both airlines will continue to operate under separate airline operating certificates until the regulatory process can be completed for combining the airlines under a single operating certificate. Pending receipt of that single operating certificate, Atlantic Southeast intends to transition certain existing ExpressJet support functions to Atlantic Southeast and SkyWest upon consummation of the transaction. Atlantic Southeast and SkyWest believe that ExpressJet employees and passengers will benefit from the merger by building greater efficiencies of scale and capitalizing on growth opportunities.
Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. The ExpressJet brand was being retained for its charter division but will now gradually disappear with the upcoming merger. One surprising factor is the diverse fleet differences between ExpressJet (an Embraer operator) and Atlantic Southeast (a Bombardier operator). Embraer ERJ 145XR N11194 (msn 14500940) arrives at Ontario, CA.
Continental Express starts Houston-Tuxtla Gutierrez flights
Continental Express-ExpressJet Airlines Embraer ERJ 145XR (EMB-145XR) N13124 (msn 145689) MSP (Bruce Drum), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Continental Airlines (Houston-Bush Intercontinental) yesterday (June 9) began twice-weekly flights between its Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico, the airline’s 30th Mexican destination.
The new flight, operated as a Continental Express service by ExpressJet Airlines (Houston), departs Houston at 6:15 p.m. (1815) on Wednesdays and Saturdays, arriving in Tuxtla Gutierrez at 9:20 p.m. (2120). The return flight departs Tuxtla Gutierrez at 8:30 a.m. (0830) on Thursdays and Sundays and arrives in Houston at 11:20 a.m. (1120). ExpressJet will utilize the 50-seat Embraer ERJ 145XR regional jets for the new service.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. ExpressJet’s Embraer ERJ 145XR (EMB-145XR) N13124 (msn 145689) prepares to land at Minneapolis/St. Paul.
ExpressJet starts Branson AirExpress from Branson to six cities
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ExpressJet Airlines (Houston) yesterday (May 17) started its “airline within an airline” with new Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet service called Branson AirExpress. Branson AirExpress, a public charter service operated by ExpressJet Airlines, began service to six cities yesterday: Austin and Houston, TX; Des Moines, IA; Shreveport, LA, Nashville, TN, and Gulfport/Biloxi, MS.
A seventh destination – Terre Haute, IN – was originally slated but was cancelled due to low prebooking numbers. All flights are operated by ExpressJet-branded aircraft.
Here is a link to the website:
ExpressJet Holdings loses $16.1 million in the first quarter
United Express-ExpressJet Airlines Embraer ERJ 145LR (EMB-145LR) N11544 (msn 145557) IAH (Jeffrey S. DeVore), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (Houston-Bush Intercontinental), parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., today reported a first quarter loss of $16.1 million or $0.93 per share. Excluding special items, ExpressJet’s loss totaled $12.7 million or $0.73 per share.
Under its capacity purchase agreement with Continental Airlines, ExpressJet flew 162,823 block hours using an average of 208 aircraft. The year-over-year improvement in block hours led to ExpressJet utilizing each aircraft an average of 8 hours and 41 minutes per day-a 6.2% year-over-year improvement. In first quarter 2010, ExpressJet generated 1.9 million revenue passenger miles on 2.5 million available seat miles, producing a load factor of 76% within its Continental Express operation.
ExpressJet continued the expansion phase of its United Express operation, where it flew an average of 16 aircraft during the first quarter. The United Express operation produced 14,432 block hours or average daily utilization of 9 hours and 54 minutes per day. Within the United Express operation, ExpressJet flew 197,244 available seat miles, generating 138,832 revenue passenger miles and a load factor of 70.4%. Currently, ExpressJet operates 22 aircraft in its United Express operation and expects to add 10 additional aircraft on May 1, 2010.
ExpressJet flew 3,027 block hours during the first quarter with an average of 20 aircraft, 6.3% less than first quarter 2009 when 30 aircraft were allocated to ExpressJet’s Corporate Aviation (charter) fleet. With the addition of United Express flying, ExpressJet expects to operate only six 50-seat aircraft within the Corporate Aviation (charter) division for the remainder of 2010. ExpressJet expects the resizing of the Corporate Aviation (charter) fleet will enhance the revenue production per charter aircraft on a go-forward basis.
ExpressJet operated a total of 244 aircraft during first quarter and expects its 2010 fleet plan from May to December 2010 to consist of 244 fifty-seat aircraft allocated as follows:
206 aircraft flying as Continental Express;
32 aircraft flying as United Express; and
6 aircraft flying within Corporate Aviation (charter).
Copyright Photo: Jeffrey S. DeVore. Embraer ERJ 145LR (EMB-145LR) N11544 (msn 145557) has now been painted in full United Express colors.
United to add flights at Chicago and Los Angeles
United Express-SkyWest Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 (CL-600-2C10) N795SK (msn 10299) LAX (Michael B. Ing), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
United Airlines (Chicago) announced today (April 20) new and additional service to and from the airline’s Chicago and Los Angeles hubs.
Beginning June 9, 2010, United will offer an additional daily roundtrip flight between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and New York LaGuardia, using a 120-seat Airbus A319 aircraft. The additional eastbound flight will depart at 8:30 a.m. (0830) and arrive in New York at 11:42 a.m. (1142). The westbound flight will depart at 12:30 p.m. (1230) and arrive in Chicago at 2:04 p.m. (1404).
Beginning August 24, 2010, the three United Express flights operating between Chicago and New York LaGuardia will be replaced with United-operated service. With this change, United will operate as many as 18 flights a day between the two airports.
Also on August 24, 2010, United will begin new daily roundtrip service between Houston and Los Angeles. United Express carrier SkyWest Airlines will operate the service using 66-seat Bombardier CRJ700 Regional Jet aircraft. The eastbound flight will depart at 11:40 a.m. (1140) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston at 4:53 p.m. (1653). The westbound flight will depart at 5:40 p.m. (174) and arrive in Los Angeles at 7:15 p.m. (1915).
On November 4, 2010, United will add daily roundtrip service to the existing weekend-only service between Chicago and Pensacola. United Express carrier ExpressJet Airlines will operate the service using 50-seat Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet aircraft. The eastbound flight will depart at 1:10 p.m. (1310) and arrive at Pensacola Regional Airport at 3:29 p.m. (1529). The westbound flight will depart at 4 p.m. (1600) and arrive in Chicago at 6:18 p.m. (1818). These new flights will complement existing twice-daily service between Pensacola and Washington Dulles.
Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. SkyWest Airlines’ Bombardier CRJ700 (CL-600-2C10) N795SK (msn 10299) arrives at the Los Angeles hub.
Continental Express to add Houston-Tuxtla Gutierrez on June 9
Continental Airlines (Houston) today announced that beginning June 9, 2010, it will offer twice-weekly flights between its Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico, the airline’s 30th Mexican destination, subject to government approval. Continental serves more destinations inMexico from the U.S. than any other airline.
The new flight, operated as Continental Express by ExpressJet Airlines, departs Houston at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday and arrives in Tuxtla Gutierrez at 9:20 p.m. The return flight departs Tuxtla Gutierrez at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday and Sunday and arrives in Houston at 11:20 a.m. Flights are timed for convenient connections to other flights in Continental’s network across the U.S. and to Canada and Europe.
ExpressJet Airlines will utilize the 50-seat Embraer ERJ 145XR regional jet for the new service.
ExpressJet reports 4Q and 2009 financial results
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ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (Houston), parent company of ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., reported fourth quarter net income of $30.2 million. These results reflect a one-time income tax benefit of $47.6 million, including a $17.1 million cash receivable associated with recent tax legislation, and an approximate $30 million non-cash adjustment of deferred tax assets.
For the full-year, ExpressJet reported a net loss of $3.3 million. Excluding special items, ExpressJet reported a $1.6 million net loss for the full-year 2009.
ExpressJet operated a total of 244 aircraft during 2009. ExpressJet expects its 2010 fleet to equal 244 fifty-seat aircraft allocated as follows:
- 206 aircraft flying as Continental Express;
- 22 aircraft flying as United Express, increasing to as many as 32 aircraft from May to December 2010; and
- 16 aircraft operating within the Corporate Aviation (charter) division, decreasing to as few as six aircraft from May to December 2010.
ExpressJet signs United Express agreement with United, increases to 32 ERJ 145s
ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (Houston), parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., yesterday (February 17) announced that it signed an agreement with United Airlines covering 22 Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet aircraft for United Express service effective December 1, 2009. This signed agreement finalizes the previously announced successful bid by ExpressJet to replace flying done by other United Express partner carriers whose contracts have expired. An additional 10 ERJ 145 aircraft, sourced from our Corporate Aviation (charter) fleet, were added through an amendment to the agreement and will begin operating for United Express on May 1, 2010.
ExpressJet ended January 2010 with ten aircraft in operation for United Express. ExpressJet expects the following monthly fleet plan for United Express for the first-half of 2010.
The agreement has an initial term of three years (expiring April 30, 2013) for 11 aircraft and two years (expiringApril 30, 2012) for the remaining 11 aircraft, and will have a renewal option, at United’s election, for additional periods up to a total term of five years.
From May 2010 through December 2010, ExpressJet will fly up to 10 additional aircraft for United Express in the current ExpressJet livery. United will have the option to renew the operation of these aircraft for up to four additional periods of not less than thirty days per renewal period. United must notify ExpressJet of its intention to renew for the initial renewal period no later than June 15th for the first six supplemental aircraft andAugust 15th for the remaining four additional aircraft. In an effort to provide United with increased flexibility, the amendment to the agreement allows United to extend the renewal deadline for each aircraft upon certain terms and conditions. If the renewal option is not exercised, the ten aircraft will be removed from service and placed into the Corporate Aviation (charter) operation.
ExpressJet Airlines to operate 22 Embraer ERJ 145s for United Airlines
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ExpressJet Airlines (Houston) will operate 22 Embraer ERJ 145s for United Airlines as an United Express carrier starting on May 1, 2010.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/United-Airlines-Announces-New-prnews-3181385353.html?x=0&.v=1
ExpressJet’s flight CO 2816 crew exonerated
ExpressJet Airlines (Continental Express) (Houston) and Continental Airlines (Houston) applauded the report by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on the widely-reported tarmac delay of flight CO 2816 at Rochester, MN. The flight crew repeatedly tried to deplane the passengers and crew but were denied access to a gate.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/ExpressJet-Responds-to-DOT-prnews-243971504.html?x=0&.v=1
Meanwhile Delta Air Lines (Atlanta) is conducting an internal investigation with its Mesaba Airlines (Delta Connection) (Minneapolis/St. Paul) subsidiary which apparently refused to help its Continental Express rival.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Delta-CEO-Richard-Anderson-prnews-2759305624.html?x=0&.v=1
ExpressJet reports $11.5 million 2Q net loss
ExpressJet Airlines (ExpressJet Holdings) (Houston) reported a net loss of $11.5 million excluding special items.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/ExpressJet-Reports-Second-prnews-853442376.html?x=0&.v=1
