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Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) has been an active issuer of operational and corporate updates as a regional airline holding company for Mesa Airlines, which flies as United Express under capacity purchase agreements with United Airlines, Inc. News about Mesa frequently centers on quarterly and annual financial results, fleet changes, and the performance of its Embraer 175 regional jet operations.
Recent press releases highlight Mesa’s transition to a single E-175 fleet, the wind-down and sale of surplus CRJ-900 aircraft and engines, and the use of asset sale proceeds to repay debt, including obligations under a loan agreement originally entered into with the U.S. Treasury. The company’s news also emphasizes operating statistics such as controllable completion factor, block-hour utilization, and daily departures, reflecting its focus on reliability and efficiency in United Express flying.
A major theme in Mesa’s recent news flow is its merger with Republic Airways Holdings Inc. The companies announced a definitive all-stock merger agreement, and Mesa subsequently reported key milestones such as the filing of a registration statement on Form S-4/S-1, the expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino review periods, shareholder approval of the merger proposals, and the expected and then completed closing of the transaction. Post-merger communications reference the surviving corporation under the name Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and the anticipated Nasdaq trading symbol RJET.
Investors and followers of MESA-related news can expect coverage of earnings releases, non-GAAP financial reconciliations, updates on fleet and asset transactions, amendments to financing arrangements, Nasdaq listing notices, and detailed information about the integration of Mesa’s operations into the larger Republic platform. This news page aggregates those announcements to provide a structured view of Mesa’s historical performance and its transformation through the merger with Republic Airways Holdings Inc.
Mesa Air Group reported Q1 fiscal 2024 results with total operating revenues at $118.8 million, down 19.3% from Q1 2023. The company posted a pre-tax loss of $57.0 million and a net loss of $57.9 million or $(1.41) per diluted share. Adjusted net loss stood at $21.8 million or $(0.53) per diluted share. Mesa paid down $39.2 million in debt through asset sales and noted a 5% increase in block hours over Q4 2023. Following the quarter, Mesa agreed to higher block-hour rates with United Airlines and terminated its cargo operation with DHL. Mesa expects to turn a net profit in Q2 2024 and break even in cash flow for the fiscal year. The company also reported a decrease in operating expenses and reduced pilot attrition.
Mesa Air Group received a notice from Nasdaq on May 16, 2024, stating non-compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to a failure to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2024. This delay follows a prior delinquency for the period ended December 31, 2023. The company has until August 12, 2024, to file both reports to regain compliance. The delay is not due to any financial restatement or auditor disagreements, and the notice currently has no immediate impact on the listing or trading of Mesa's securities.