Mesa Air Group

Mesa Air Group, Inc. is a regional airline holding company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, operating under the brands American Eagle and United Express. Founded in 1982, it provides scheduled passenger services to 86 cities across 36 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, Cuba, and Mexico, as well as cargo services in partnership with DHL. As of September 2020, Mesa operated a fleet of 146 aircraft, facilitating approximately 373 daily departures. The company has established a significant presence in major hubs, including Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Washington Dulles, and employs around 2,200 personnel, with plans to expand its workforce. Mesa Air Group has received recognition for its service quality, including multiple awards from Air Transport World and high rankings in the DOT Air Travel Consumer Report.

Jonathan G. Ornstein

CEO and Chairman

2 past transactions

Regent

Venture Round in 2022
Regent is a maritime mobility company focused on transforming coastal transportation through the development of electric flying machines known as seagliders. These innovative vehicles operate just above the water's surface, effectively combining the high speed of an airplane with the cost efficiency of a boat. Designed to achieve speeds of up to 180 mph, seagliders offer a sustainable and efficient solution for regional travel, connecting coastal cities and islands. By replacing traditional ferries and short-haul aircraft, Regent aims to provide a safer and faster transportation option that enhances connectivity between coastal communities.

Heart Aerospace

Series A in 2021
Heart Aerospace AB, established in 2018 with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and operations in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing electric regional airliners certified for passenger flight. The company's mission is to facilitate swift, affordable, and sustainable travel for regional journeys worldwide. Their flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is a nineteen-passenger electric airliner designed with an operating range of 400 km, aiming to reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while emitting zero operational emissions. Heart Aerospace targets commercial operation certification for the ES-19 by 2026.
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