Republic Airways Inc is a regional airline subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings that operates service as American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express using a fleet of Embraer 170 and Embraer 175 regional jets.
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17 Facts About Republic Airways
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In 1999, Republic Airways Holdings incorporated a new subsidiary, "Republic Airline, Inc " but the subsidiary had no activity prior to 2004 and no ability to operate aircraft prior to 2005.
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Under the agreement, Republic Airways would operate 17 Embraer E170 aircraft for the Frontier Airlines operation.
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On February 1,2008, Republic Airways opened a base at Port Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio.
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On September 3,2008, Republic Airways signed a new 10-year codeshare agreement with Midwest Airlines.
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On June 23,2009, Republic Airways announced it would acquire Midwest Airlines for $31 million.
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In January 2013, Republic Airways Holdings reached a capacity purchase agreement with American Airlines to operate Embraer E175 airplanes under the American Eagle brand beginning in mid-2013.
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Republic Airways began service as an American Eagle affiliate on August 1,2013, from Chicago to New Orleans, Pittsburgh, and Albuquerque.
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On November 16,2016, Republic Airways Holdings filed their Plan of Reorganization with intentions to emerge from Chapter 11 during the first quarter of 2017.
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In May 2012, Republic Airways agreed to fly the 28 Bombardier Q400s for United Express that bankrupt Pinnacle Airlines planned to return to its lessors.
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Republic Airways Holdings signed a three-year contract in October 2012 with Caesars Entertainment Corporation where its Republic Airways subsidiary would operate five Embraer E190 aircraft to provide more than 1,500 charter flights annually for Caesars.
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In January 2013, Republic Airways Holdings reached a capacity purchase agreement with American Airlines to operate 47 Embraer E175 airplanes under the American Eagle brand beginning in mid-2013.
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Republic Airways took first delivery of the E175 jets in July 2013 and service began August 1,2013, from Chicago to New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Albuquerque.
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Republic Airways began using Miami as an American Eagle hub in October 2014 and in New York-JFK in May 2015.
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In late 2015, it was announced Republic Airways achieved approval from the FAA for Extended Overwater Operations, which allows Republic to operate up to 162 nautical miles from shore.
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On December 20,2018, Republic Airways announced that it had finalized a firm order for 100 Embraer E175 aircraft, stating that deliveries for the new aircraft would start in the second half of 2020.
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In October 2019, Republic Airways received the first of 30 E175s to be transferred from Compass Airlines upon the cancellation of their contract with Delta.
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