Mesa Air Group

Mesa Air Group is a regional airline holding company that provides scheduled passenger air service. It primarily operates large regional jets as an outsourcing partner for major airlines, under their respective regional brands like United Express. The company focuses on ensuring safe and reliable air transportation for communities, extending the reach of its larger airline partners through a fleet dedicated to regional operations.

The company was founded in 1982 by Larry Risley and his wife Janie Risley. Starting in Farmington, New Mexico, their entrepreneurial insight arose from recognizing the unmet demand for regular commercial air service connecting smaller communities, such as between Farmington and Albuquerque. They initiated operations by mortgaging personal assets to acquire a single five-seat aircraft, launching Mesa Air Shuttle to address this specific regional need.

Mesa Air Group serves the major U.S. air carriers by operating their regional routes, thereby connecting passengers in various communities to larger airline networks. The company's long-term vision encompasses being a leading regional airline, committed to safely and reliably connecting people across America. They also strategically invest in emerging aviation technologies aimed at contributing to the decarbonization of air travel.