Mesa Air Group

Mesa Air Group, Inc. is a regional air carrier headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and operates through its subsidiary, Mesa Airlines, Inc. The company provides scheduled passenger services under capacity purchase agreements with American Airlines and United Airlines, operating flights as American Eagle and United Express. As of recent reports, Mesa Airlines has a fleet of 69 aircraft and offers over 400 daily departures to approximately 86 cities across 36 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, Cuba, and Mexico. Additionally, the company provides cargo services in partnership with DHL Express. Founded in 1982 by Larry and Janie Risley, Mesa has been recognized multiple times for its operational excellence, earning accolades such as Air Transport World’s Regional Airline of the Year. With a workforce of around 2,200 employees, the company plans to expand its staff in the coming years to support its operational growth.

Jonathan G. Ornstein

CEO and Chairman

2 past transactions

Regent

Venture Round in 2022
Regent is a maritime mobility company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Winchester, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing all-electric sea gliders designed to provide fast, safe, and cost-effective coastal transportation. These innovative machines fly just above the water's surface, serving as a replacement for traditional ferries and short-haul aircraft on coastal routes. By combining the high speed of an airplane with the lower operating costs of a boat, Regent aims to enhance local and regional transportation options between coastal cities, improving accessibility and efficiency for its customers.

Heart Aerospace

Series A in 2021
Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable transportation for regional travel to every corner of the world. Their first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. Heart's goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.
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