Category Archives: Republic Airways Holdings

Frontier Airlines to add the Gogo system to the 32 Embraer ERJ 170s and ERJ 190s

Frontier Airlines (2nd)-Republic Airlines (2nd) Embraer ERJ 170-100SU N818MD (msn 17000039) DEN (Jay Selman), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Frontier Airlines (2nd) (Denver), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (Indianapolis), has announced it will add the Gogo® inflight internet service on its Embraer fleet. Frontier plans to have the service installed on its fleet of 32 ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 aircraft by the end of 2010.

Gogo internet access will be available for purchase starting at $4.95, based on length of flight and type of device used to access Gogo. Once connected, customers can use Gogo to check e-mail, log into a corporate VPN, watch their favorite Frontier commercials and more.

Copyright Photo: Jay Selman. Republic Airlines’ (2nd) (Indianapolis) Embraer ERJ 170-100SU N818MD (msn 17000039) pushes back from the gate at the Denver hub when it was operated under contract with Frontier. The Republic Embraer fleet, now painted in the Midwest Airlines brand, is now expected to be repainted back in the Frontier livery due to the recent announcement the Midwest brand would be retired.

Frontier and Midwest to become one airline

Republic Airways Holdings (Indianapolis), the owner of Frontier Airlines (2nd) (Denver) and the Midwest Airlines (Milwaukee) will announce on April 13 the fate of these airline names. Republic is expected to announce it will decide on one name for both entities. Republic has announced the results of its polling and both the Denver and Milwaukee markets cherish their individual brands.

Here is a newspaper article from the Milwaukee perspective:

www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/03/29/daily66.html?jst=b_ln_hl

Here is a newspaper article from the Denver perspective:

www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_14811266

Our guess, since “Midwest Airlines” is no longer an airline (the AOC was surrendered when the 717s were retired) and the brand has been weakened with smaller aircraft, Republic will decide the Frontier name is best for both markets. However Frontier will now start to serve cookies!

Frontier Airlines’ employees rally to save the unique name and brand

Frontier Airlines (2nd) Airbus A319-111 D-AVXR (N948FR) (msn 2836) XFW (Gerd Beilfuss), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Frontier Airlines’ (2nd) (Denver) employees are rallying to save the animals on the tails of the fleet according to Denverpost.com. Last week, the employees launched a Facebook page called “Save the Frontier Airlines Brand and Animals” after The Denver Post reported that Frontier’s parent company, Republic Airways Holdings, is considering renaming its two brands, Frontier Airlines and Midwest Airlines. The holding company is dening it will name both Frontier and Midwest as “New Air”. Republic Airways Holdings is currently reviewing it branding options.

Our opinion, if Republic decides to drop the successful Frontier brand in a “bonehead decision”, they do not deserve to run an airline. We applaud the efforts of the employees. Republic, listen carefully to your loyal and dedicated employees!

Here is the full report:

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_14494770

Republic signs a purchase agreement for 40 Bombardier CS300 jets

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (Indianapolis) announced today (February 25) it has signed a purchase agreement for 40 CS300 jets, part of the next-generation CSeries aircraft being developed by Bombardier. This makes Republic the North American launch customer. Republic also has options for up to an additional 40 aircraft. The aircraft, which will be configured in a single-cabin, with two-by-three seating for 138 passengers, including 25 STRETCH seats, is scheduled for delivery beginning in the second quarter of 2015.

The aircraft are powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines. Republic has signed an exclusive 15-year PureSolution maintenance contract with Pratt & Whitney for the support of the engines.

Republic did not specify which airline would operate the aircraft. Republic Airways Holdings is an airline holding company that owns Chautauqua Airlines, Frontier Airlines (2nd), Lynx Aviation, Midwest Airlines, Republic Airlines (2nd) and Shuttle America,

Republic Airways Holdings reports 4Q and 2009 financial results

Republic Airways Embraer ERJ 170-100SU N821MD (msn 17000042) FLL, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (Indianapolis) yesterday (February 24) reported net income of $20.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared to $19.0 million of net income, for the same period last year. The fourth quarter results for 2009 include $109.2 million of goodwill and other impairment charges and a $203.7 million gain on bargain purchase related to the acquisition of Frontier Airlines. These two non-recurring items increased pre-tax income by $94.5 million and net income by $17.1 million for the quarter. Additionally, the Company recorded a year-end tax adjustment, which increased net income by $2.1 million for the quarter. Excluding these non-recurring items, income before taxes was $1.5 million and net income was $0.9 million.

For the full year ended December 31, 2009, net income for the year was $39.7 million, compared to $84.6 million of net income.

During the quarter the Company acquired Frontier Airlines and its 62 operational aircraft. The Company also took delivery of six of the ten Embraer ERJ 190 aircraft purchased from US Airways during the quarter and removed the final six Boeing 717-200 aircraft from its fleet, bringing the total operational fleet from 228 aircraft at September 30, 2009 to 290 aircraft at December 31, 2009.

Copyright Photo: Operated by subsidiary Republic Airlines (2nd) as a spare aircraft but carrying Republic Airways titles, Embraer ERJ 170-100SU N821MD (msn 17000042) climbs away from runway 27R at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood.

Frontier’s Sean Menke to leave Republic Airways Holdings

Frontier Airlines’ (2nd) (Denver) former CEO Sean Menke who guided the company out of bankruptcy will leave Republic Airways Holdings, the new owners of Frontier. Republic has also announced additional details on its branded service.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Republic-Airways-Announces-bw-2685214445.html?x=0&.v=1

Will Republic Airways replace Frontier’s Airbus fleet with Bombardier CSeries aircraft?

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Republic Airways Holdings (Indianapolis), as the new owner of Frontier Airlines (2nd) (Denver), according to this report, is now considering acquiring Bombardier CSeries aircraft as a possible replacement (partial or in whole) of the Frontier Airbus fleet. The holding company is also talking to Airbus and Boeing. If ordered, who will operate the aircraft? Stay tuned, there could be changes coming to the popular Rocky Mountain airline in the coming years.

News link:

www.reuters.com/article/idCAN1020975920091210?rpc=44

Republic Airways Holdings reports 3Q net income of #3.3 million

Republic Airways Embraer ERJ 170-100SU N822MD (msn 17000043) ATL, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Republic Airways Holdings (Indianapolis) reported third quarter new income of $3.3 million.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Republic-Airways-Holdings-bw-1077027915.html?x=0&.v=1

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Republic to acquire 10 ERJ 190s from US Airways

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Republic Airways Holdings (Indianapolis) has now confirmed our earlier report. The holding company will acquire 10 Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW aircraft (ERJ 190-100ARs) from US Airways. The first four (N961UW and N963UW have already left US) will enter service flying for its subsidiary Midwest Airlines (probably operated by Republic Airlines) in November and December. The other six will enter service in the first quarter of 2010 for its “branded operations” (believed to also include some flying for Frontier Airlines). Republic will apply $35 million it loaded to US Airways towards the purchase.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Republic-Airways-to-Acquire-bw-3710826396.html?x=0&.v=1

Republic to pull ERJ 170s out of Hawaii

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Republic Airways Holdings (Indianapolis) has answered our question of what they would do with the three Shuttle America (Indianapolis) Embraer ERJ 170s operating for subsidiary Mokulele Airlines in Hawaii. The holding company yesterday (October 13) announced that it had reached an agreement with Mesa Air Group (Phoenix) to form a joint venture (JV) to combine the jet routes currently flown by both Mesa (go!) and Republic (Mokulele). Under the agreement, Embraer ERJ 170 routes currently operated by Shuttle America (Republic Airways) will be transitioned to jet service provided by go! (Mesa Air Group). The three ERJ 170s will be returned to the mainland by November and will be operated in Republic Airways’ branded network (probably for either Frontier or Midwest).

Under the terms of the JV agreement, Mokulele shareholders will contribute their ownership of Mokulele to the JV and will own 25 percent of the new unnamed venture. Additionally, current Mokulele shareholders will be obligated to fund up to $1.5 million to capitalize the JV. Republic, which is the majority shareholder of Mokulele, will forgive Mokulele’s $3.1 million outstanding debt to Republic, net of surrendered aircraft deposits.

Here is the full press release from Republic Airways Holdings:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Republic-Airways-Forms-Joint-bw-794256419.html?x=0&.v=1

The press release by the Mesa Air Group states both the go! and Mokulele Airlines brands will continue under the JV. Therefore both airlines will continue to operate under their brands although it unclear what aircraft Mokulele Airlines will operate.

finance.yahoo.com/news/Mesa-Announces-Joint-Venture-prnews-1012591534.html?x=0&.v=1