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Republic and Mesa formally merged as Republic Airways Holdings in November.

Service will start in February 2026.

The deal is expected to close later this week.

Flights will be operated by SkyWest.

Nearly 600 aircraft are affected by the directive, which follows reports of missing hardware on key control surfaces.

The two airlines expect the deal to close later this month.

The airline’s owner blamed debt stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Up to 40 aircraft will continue under a multi-year deal.

Fifty-three people escaped injury when the United Express flight overran the runway in Virginia.

The facility is expected to open in 2027.