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 developing electric flying machines for coastal transportation. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing seagliders, which are wing-in-ground-effect crafts that operate a few meters above the water's surface. These innovative vehicles combine the high speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat, enabling them to travel at speeds of up to 180 mph (290 km/h) over suitable ranges for regional trips. Regent's seagliders aim to replace traditional ferries and short-haul aircraft on coastal routes, providing fast, safe, and cost-effective transportation solutions that connect coastal cities and islands. By revolutionizing regional transportation, Regent seeks to enhance connectivity among coastal communities while promoting sustainable travel options.

Heart Aerospace

Series A in 2021
Heart Aerospace AB, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with an additional location in Palo Alto, California, focuses on developing an electric regional airliner aimed at enhancing sustainable transportation for regional travel. The company's flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is designed to accommodate nineteen passengers and boasts an operational range of 400 kilometers. Heart Aerospace seeks to significantly reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while achieving zero operational emissions. The innovative design allows for a low infrastructural footprint, facilitating the use of small airports located near city centers. Heart's objective is to secure certification for the ES-19 for commercial operations by 2026, aligning with its mission to provide affordable and environmentally friendly travel options across the globe.
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