Category Archives: Trans States Airlines

Trans States Holdings commits to order 50 Embraer E175-E2 jets

Embraer S.A. announced today, at the 2014 edition of the Farnborough International Airshow, that it has received an order for 50 E175-E2 jets from Trans States Holdings, parent company of Trans States Airlines, Compass Airlines and GoJet Airlines. The agreement also includes options for an additional 50 units, taking the total order potential to 100 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in June 2020.

The order, which is valued at approximately $2.4 billion at list prices, is subject to certain conditions. It will be added to the Company’s firm order backlog when these conditions are met and final confirmation of the aircraft is received from Trans States.

The Trans States E175-E2s will be configured with 76 seats in a dual-class layout.

The three new E-Jets E2 (E175-E2, E190-E2, and E195-E2) are powered by Pratt & Whitney’s latest generation geared-turbofan engines, have new aerodynamically advanced wings, full fly-by-wire flight controls, and systems advances that will bring lower external noise levels and double-digit savings in fuel burn, maintenance costs, and CO2 emissions.

Previously in 2009 Trans States Holdings had signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Mitsubishi for an order of 100 next-generation Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft (50 firm, 50 options).

Trans States Airlines is the fifth largest independent (privately held) regional airline in the United States. It was founded in 1982 as Resort Air. In 1989 the company changed its name to the current Trans States Airlines. GoJet Airlines was established in 2005 by Trans States Holdings to operate contract services for United Airlines under the United Express name with a fleet of 70-seat Bombardier CRJ700 regional jets. In July 2010, Delta Air Lines sold Compass Airlines to Trans States Holdings.

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Trans States’ ERJ 145 N840HK runs off the runway at Ottawa

ERJ145.N840HK, originally uploaded by Airliners.

Trans States Airlines’ (TSA) (St. Louis) while operating United Express flight UA 3363 from Chicago (O’Hare) to Ottawa yesterday (September 4), skidded off the end of the runway on landing at Ottawa. All 44 passengers and the three crew members on board were unhurt in the incident.

The aircraft involved was an Embraer ERJ 145LR registered N840HK (msn 145341) which received some minor damage. This aircraft was originally ordered by and delivered to Crossair (now Swiss) as HB-JAH. Crossair elected not to order the trust reverser option for its ERJ 145 aircraft.

The ERJ 140LR is a Long Range version with increased fuel capacity (5187 kg) and upgraded engines.

Trans States issued the following statement:

“Trans States Airlines confirms that United Express Flight 3363 en route from Chicago to Ottawa, Canada, has exited the runway in an incident at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. The incident occurred at approximately 3:29 pm local time (on September 4).

The flight was operated using a 50-seat Embraer 145. The passenger list indicates that 44 passengers and a crew of three were aboard the aircraft. Preliminary reports indicate that there were no injuries.

The airline is currently focusing its resources on assisting the passengers who were on board the aircraft.

Trans States Airlines cannot speculate as to the cause of the incident. The carrier will be actively involved in the investigation, which is lead by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). Trans States Airlines will provide more information as it becomes available.”

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Trans States Airlines’ pilots ratify the new contract

Trans States Airlines Embraer ERJ 145EP (EMB-145EP) N804HK (msn 145082) (United Express colors) IAD (Brian McDonough), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Trans States Airlines’ (TSA) (St. Louis) pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), voted to ratify a contract reached with management earlier this month. According to the union, of the 85 percent of eligible pilots who voted, 93 percent voted to ratify the agreement, which includes a signing bonus, wage increases, better work rules, and stronger job security provisions.

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Trans States firms up its order for 50 MRJs

Trans States Holdings (TSH) (St. Louis) executed a definitive Purchase Agreement with Mitsubishi for a firm order of 50 next-generation Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft (plus 50 options) on December 27, 2010. The order firms up a LOI announced in October 2009.

TSH is an airline holding company that owns and operates three independent airlines, Trans States Airlines, GoJet Airlines, and Compass Airlines, all of which have significant regional operations in North America. TSH provides feeder services for United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and US Airways.

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Trans States Airlines’ ERJ 145 N847HK runs off the runway at Ottawa

Trans States Airlines’ (United Express) (St. Louis) Embraer ERJ 145LR N847HK (msn 14500857) operating United Express flight UA 8050 around 2:30 p.m. EDT (1430) yesterday (June 16) overran runway 25 while landing at Ottawa International Airport. Two people were injured among the 33 passengers and three crewmembers onboard. The flight originated in Washington Dulles International Airport.

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Trans States signs LOI for 50 Mitsubishi MRJs

Trans States Holdings (Trans States Airlines and GoJet Airlines) (St. Louis) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation for an order for 50 Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ-90) aircraft along with 50 options. Trans States Airlines operates as an United Express and US Airways Express carrier. GoJet operates as an United Express carrier.