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{{Short description|Regional airline of the United States}}
{{About|the airline|its holding company|Republic Airways Holdings}}
{{Distinguish|text=the defunct [[Republic Airlines]]}}
{{More citations needed|date=October 2023}}
{{Use American English|date=October 2016}}
{{Use American English|date=October 2016}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2016}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{About|the Republic Airline that is currently operating|the Republic Airlines that was founded in 1979, and purchased by Northwest Airlines|Republic Airlines (1979–1986)}}
{{Infobox airline
{{Infobox airline
| airline=Republic Airline
| airline = Republic Airways
| image =
|image=| IATA=YX<ref>[http://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/order/cnt.pdf FAA JO7340.2D]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airline/YX|publisher=ch-aviation|title=Republic Airlines on ch-aviation}}</ref>
| logo = Republic_Airways_2019_Logo.svg
| ICAO=RPA
| logo_size =
| callsign=BRICKYARD
| IATA = YX<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/order/cnt.pdf|title=FAA JO7340.2D|website=faa.gov}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airline/XYR|publisher=ch-aviation|title=Republic Airways on ch-aviation}}</ref>
|aoc=| hubs='''As American Eagle''' <!-- DO NOT ADD A US AIRWAYS SECTION; A SOC HAS BEEN ACHIEVED -->
| ICAO = RPA
* [[John Glenn Columbus International Airport]]
| callsign = BRICKYARD
* [[Indianapolis International Airport]]
| aoc = R61A758X<ref name="FAA">{{cite web|url=https://av-info.faa.gov/detail.asp?DSGN_CODE=R61A&OPER_FAR=121&OPER_NAME=REPUBLIC+AIRWAYS+INC|title=Federal Aviation Administration – Airline Certificate Information – Detail View|website=av-info.faa.gov|access-date=June 27, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Miami International Airport]]
| hubs = {{ubl|class=nowrap
* [[Kansas City International Airport]]
* [[LaGuardia Airport]]
| [[Boston Logan International Airport|Boston]]
* [[Philadelphia International Airport]]
| [[Chicago O'Hare International Airport|Chicago–O'Hare]]
* [[Pittsburgh International Airport]]
| [[John Glenn Columbus International Airport|Columbus–Glenn]]
* [[Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport]]
| [[Indianapolis International Airport|Indianapolis]]
| [[Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport|Louisville]]
'''As Delta Connection'''
* {{nowrap|[[John Glenn Columbus International Airport]]}}
| [[Newark Liberty International Airport|Newark]]
* [[Indianapolis International Airport]]
| [[LaGuardia Airport|New York–LaGuardia]]
* [[LaGuardia Airport]]
| [[Philadelphia International Airport|Philadelphia]]
* [[O'Hare International Airport]]
| [[Pittsburgh International Airport|Pittsburgh]]
| [[Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport|Washington–National]]}}
'''As United Express'''
| fleet_size = [[#Fleet|224]]
* [[John Glenn Columbus International Airport]]
| destinations =
* [[Indianapolis International Airport]]
| parent = [[Republic Airways Holdings]]
* [[Kansas City International Airport]]
| num_employees =
* [[LaGuardia Airport]]
| founded = {{start date and age|1998||}}
* [[Newark Liberty International Airport]]
| headquarters = [[Indianapolis]], Indiana, U.S.
* [[O'Hare International Airport]]
| key_people = Bryan Bedford ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])
* [[Pittsburgh International Airport]]
| website = {{URL|rjet.com}}
* {{nowrap|[[Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport]]}}
|focus_cities=|frequent_flyer=[[AAdvantage]] (American Airlines)<br>[[SkyMiles]] (Delta Air Lines)<br>[[MileagePlus]] (United Airlines)
|lounge=| alliance = [[Oneworld]] (American Airlines)<br>[[SkyTeam]] (Delta Air Lines)<br>[[Star Alliance]] (United Airlines)
| fleet_size=191
|destinations=| parent=[[Republic Airways Holdings]]
|num_employees=| logo=Republic Airline logo.jpg
| logo_size=175
| founded=1998
|
| headquarters=[[Indianapolis|Indianapolis, Indiana, USA]]
| key_people=Bryan Bedford ([[CEO]])
}}
}}


'''Republic Airways Inc.''' is an American [[regional airline]] headquartered in [[Indianapolis]], Indiana. Republic operates and maintains aircraft used on flights that are scheduled, marketed and sold by a partner [[Mainline (aeronautics)|mainline]] airline. The company is contracted by [[American Airlines]] (as [[American Eagle (airline brand)|American Eagle]]), [[Delta Air Lines]] (as [[Delta Connection]]), and [[United Airlines]] (as [[United Express]]).
'''Republic Airline Inc.''', operating as '''Republic Airline''', is a [[regional airline]] [[subsidiary]] of [[Republic Airways Holdings]] that operates service as [[American Eagle (airline brand)|American Eagle]], [[Delta Connection]], and [[United Express]] using a fleet of [[Embraer 170]] and [[Embraer 175]] regional jets. It is headquartered in [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]].<ref>"[http://www.rjet.com/contactus.html Contact Us]." ''[[Republic Airways Holdings]]''. Retrieved on May 19, 2009.</ref> Its call sign "Brickyard" is derived from the nickname of the [[Indianapolis Motor Speedway]].


==History==
==History==
[[File:CLT 3-29-09 N108HQ (3400144338).jpg|thumb|US Airways Express (Republic Airways) [[Embraer E-Jet family#E170|Embraer 170]]]]
[[Republic Airways Holdings]] incorporated a new subsidiary, "Republic Airline, Inc." (sic), in 1999,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1159154/000115915405000022/form10k.htm| title=Republic Airways Holdings Form 10-K for Year Ended December 31, 2004|accessdate=August 16, 2013}}</ref> but the subsidiary had no activity prior to 2004 and no ability to operate aircraft prior to 2005. In 2004 the holding company activated Republic Airline in reaction to a pilots' suit against [[American Airlines]].
In 1999, [[Republic Airways Holdings]] incorporated a new subsidiary, "Republic Airline, Inc."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1159154/000115915405000022/form10k.htm| title=Republic Airways Holdings Form 10-K for Year Ended December 31, 2004|access-date=August 16, 2013}}</ref> but the subsidiary had no activity prior to 2004 and no ability to operate aircraft prior to 2005. In 2004, the holding company activated Republic Airways in reaction to a pilots' suit against [[American Airlines]].{{cn|date=November 2024}}


American had awarded the flying of 44-seat [[regional jets]] to [[Chautauqua Airlines]], then the main operating subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings. However, Chautauqua later started to operate 70-seat regional jets on behalf of United Airlines, and this caused American to be in violation of its pilot union [[scope clause]], which prevented another airline from operating on behalf of American if that airline was operating jet aircraft of more than 50 seats, even if such aircraft were operating on behalf of a carrier other than American. To repair the situation, Republic Airways Holdings activated Republic Airline, and upon [[FAR part 121#Organization|Part 121]] certification in 2005 <ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1159154/000115915405000060/exhibit99_1.htm| title=Exhibit99.1 Republic Airlines Certification|accessdate=2013-08-16}}</ref> allowing Republic Airlines to operate commercial service. Republic Airways Holdings then transferred the offending 70-seat regional jets from Chautauqua to Republic Airlines. American was thereby no longer in violation of its pilot union scope clause. Republic Airways Holdings paid US$6.6 million to the pilot union of American Airlines to settle this issue.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://avstop.com/news_september_2011/republic_airways_continues_attack_on_pilots_group_with_sham_furloughs.htm| title=Republic Airways Continues Attack On Pilots Group With Sham Furloughs|date=2011-09-08|accessdate=2013-08-16}}</ref>
American had awarded the flying of 44-seat [[regional jets]] to [[Chautauqua Airlines]], then the main operating subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings. However, Chautauqua later started to operate 70-seat regional jets on behalf of United Airlines, and this caused American to be in violation of its pilot union [[scope clause]], which prevented an airline from operating on behalf of American if that airline was operating jet aircraft of more than 50 seats, even if such aircraft were operating on behalf of a carrier other than American. To repair the situation, Republic Airways Holdings activated Republic Airline, and upon [[FAR part 121#Organization|Part 121]] certification in 2005<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1159154/000115915405000060/exhibit99_1.htm| title=Exhibit99.1 Republic Airline Certification|access-date=August 16, 2013}}</ref> allowing Republic Airline to operate commercial service. Republic Airways Holdings then transferred the offending 70-seat regional jets from Chautauqua to Republic Airline. American was then no longer in violation of its pilot union scope clause. Republic Airways Holdings paid $6.6 million to the pilot union of American Airlines to settle the issue.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://avstop.com/news_september_2011/republic_airways_continues_attack_on_pilots_group_with_sham_furloughs.htm| title=Republic Airways Continues Attack On Pilots Group With Sham Furloughs|date=September 8, 2011|access-date=August 16, 2013}}</ref>


US Airways' pilots had a scope clause prohibiting the airline from operating large regional jets such as the Embraer 170. The airline negotiated around this clause by offering flight deck jobs to laid-off US Airways pilots, in a program known as "Jets for Jobs". This agreement created a subsidiary, [[MidAtlantic Airways]]. As part of US Airways' bankruptcy restructuring, the 25 Embraer 170s delivered to MidAtlantic were bought by Republic to help US Airways to come out of bankruptcy; Republic operates them along with additional newly delivered aircraft on order under a conventional Express carrier contract.
US Airways' pilots had a scope clause prohibiting the airline from operating large regional jets such as the Embraer 170. The airline negotiated around this clause by offering flight deck jobs to laid-off US Airways pilots, in a program known as "Jets for Jobs".{{cn|date=November 2024}} This agreement created a subsidiary, [[MidAtlantic Airways]]. As part of US Airways' bankruptcy restructuring, the 25 Embraer 170s delivered to MidAtlantic were bought by Republic to help US Airways come out of bankruptcy; Republic operates them along with additional newly delivered aircraft.{{Cn|date=October 2023}}


In 2007, Frontier Airlines signed an 11-year service agreement with Republic Airlines. Under the agreement, Republic would operate 17 Embraer 170 aircraft for the Frontier Airlines operations. The first aircraft was placed into service in March 2007, and the last aircraft was expected to be placed into service by December 2008. On April 23, 2008, Republic Airways Holdings (parent of Republic Airlines) terminated its service agreement with Frontier Airlines, which entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early April 2008. Subsequently, Republic Air Holdings purchased Frontier Airlines in bankruptcy. Frontier branded Republic Airlines E-190 aircraft provided regional capacity support. In September 2013, Republic Airways Holdings sold Frontier Airlines. As part of the sale, Republic Airlines terminated the Frontier branded E-190 flying.
In 2007, [[Frontier Airlines]] signed an 11-year service agreement with Republic Airways. Under the agreement, Republic would operate 17 Embraer 170 aircraft for the Frontier Airlines operation. The first aircraft was placed into service in March 2007, and the last aircraft was expected to be placed into service by December 2008. On April 23, 2008, Republic Airways Holdings (parent of Republic Airline) terminated its service agreement with Frontier Airlines, which entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early April 2008. Subsequently, Republic Air Holdings purchased Frontier Airlines in bankruptcy. Frontier-branded Republic Embraer 190 aircraft provided regional capacity support. In September 2013, Republic Airways Holdings sold Frontier Airlines. As part of the sale, Republic Airways terminated the Frontier-branded Embraer 190 from flying.{{Cn|date=October 2023}}


On February 1, 2008, Republic Airlines opened a base at [[Port Columbus International Airport]] in [[Columbus Ohio]].
On February 1, 2008, Republic Airways opened a base at [[John Glenn Columbus International Airport]] in [[Columbus, Ohio]].{{Cn|date=October 2023}}


On September 3, 2008, Republic signed a new 10-year codeshare agreement with [[Midwest Airlines]]. The aircraft would be based at [[Kansas City International Airport]] beginning October 1, 2008. Twelve aircraft would be placed in service with Midwest. On June 23, 2009, Republic announced it would acquire Midwest Airlines for $31 million.:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/06/22/daily25.html?page=all |title=Republic Airways to acquire Midwest Airlines |publisher=The Business Journal |date=2009-06-23|accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref>
On September 3, 2008, Republic signed a new 10-year codeshare agreement with [[Midwest Airlines]]. The aircraft would be based at [[Kansas City International Airport]] beginning October 1, 2008. Twelve aircraft would be placed in service with Midwest. On June 23, 2009, Republic announced it would acquire Midwest Airlines for $31 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/06/22/daily25.html?page=all |title=Republic Airways to acquire Midwest Airlines |publisher=The Business Journal |date=June 23, 2009|access-date=August 1, 2013}}</ref>


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.<ref name=AmericanEagle /> Republic began service as an American Eagle affiliate on August 1, 2013, from Chicago to New Orleans, Pittsburgh, and Albuquerque.<ref name=AmericanEagleBegins />
In January 2013, Republic Airways Holdings reached a capacity purchase agreement with American Airlines to operate Embraer 175 airplanes under the American Eagle brand beginning in mid-2013.<ref name=AmericanEagle /> Republic began service as an American Eagle affiliate on August 1, 2013, from Chicago to New Orleans, Pittsburgh, and Albuquerque.<ref name=AmericanEagleBegins />


On February 25, 2016, the airline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The airline was hit hard because of pilot shortages, but a new contract ratified in October 2015 helped restructure the airline. At the time of filing, Republic Holdings claimed $2.97 billion in liability and $3.56 billion in assets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/republic-airways-files-bankruptcy-protection-37202468|title=Business Index|first=ABC|last=News|date=|publisher=|accessdate=October 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoinegara/2016/02/25/republic-airways-ceo-says-bankruptcy-filing-will-take-airline-to-new-heights/#4485704e1675|title=Republic Airways CEO Says Bankruptcy Filing Will Take Airline To New Heights|first=Antoine|last=Gara|date=|publisher=|accessdate=October 30, 2016}}</ref> On November 16, 2016, [[Republic Airways Holdings]] filed their [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code|Plan of Reorganization]] with intentions to emerge from Chapter 11 during the first quarter of 2017.<ref>http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161116006713/en/</ref>
On February 25, 2016, the airline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The airline was hit hard because of pilot shortages, but a new contract ratified in October 2015 helped restructure the airline. At the time of filing, Republic Holdings claimed $2.97 billion in liabilities and $3.56 billion in assets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/republic-airways-files-bankruptcy-protection-37202468|title=Business Index|website=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]]|access-date=October 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoinegara/2016/02/25/republic-airways-ceo-says-bankruptcy-filing-will-take-airline-to-new-heights/#4485704e1675|title=Republic Airways CEO Says Bankruptcy Filing Will Take Airline To New Heights|first=Antoine|last=Gara|website=[[Forbes]]|access-date=October 30, 2016}}</ref> On November 16, 2016, Republic Airways Holdings filed their [[Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code|Plan of Reorganization]] with intentions to emerge from Chapter 11 during the first quarter of 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161116006713/en/|title=Republic Airways Files Plan of Reorganization, Intends to Emerge from Chapter 11 in Q1-2017|website=businesswire.com|date=November 17, 2016}}</ref>


It was announced that parent company [[Republic Airways Holdings]] will merge subsidiaries Shuttle America and Republic Airline into one company, with Republic Airline being chosen as the surviving company. On January 31st, 2017, [[Shuttle America]] merged with Republic Airline.
It was announced that parent company Republic Airways Holdings would merge subsidiaries [[Shuttle America]] and Republic Airways into one company, with Republic Airways being chosen as the surviving company. On January 31, 2017, Shuttle America merged with Republic Airways. In December 2018, the operating division was renamed Republic Airways to match its parent company.{{Cn|date=October 2023}}


==Destinations==
As of January 31st, 2017, Republic Airline has the largest fleet of [[Embraer 170]] and [[Embraer 175]] aircraft in the world.
As of January 2024, Republic operates for [[American Eagle (airline brand)|American Eagle]], [[Delta Connection]], and [[United Express]].

{|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
==Incidents==
|+
{{main article|United Express Flight 3411 incident}}
List of destinations<ref name="Republic Route Map">{{cite web|title=Republic Airways: Bases & Routes|url=https://rjet.com/bases-and-routes/|access-date=October 8, 2022}}</ref> <small>({{As of|2023|1|df=|lc=|since=}})</small>
* On April 9, 2017, a passenger named David Dao was forced off of a Republic Airline-operated United Express flight in [[O'Hare International Airport|Chicago]] which was to be bound for [[Louisville International Airport|Louisville]]. He was forced off the flight by Department of Aviation officers after refusing to give up his seat for an airline employee. He ran back onto the aircraft in an attempt but was forcibly removed. A video posted on social media showing him being injured and dragged off the plane led to a public outcry against United Airlines.
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! City !! Country (Subdivision) !! IATA !! Airport !! Notes
|-
| [[Ottawa]] || Canada ([[Ontario]]) || YOW || [[Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Toronto]] || Canada ([[Ontario]]) || YYZ || [[Toronto Pearson International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Montreal]] || Canada ([[Quebec]]) || YUL || [[Montréal–Trudeau International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Quebec City]] || Canada ([[Quebec]]) || YQB || [[Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Havana]] || Cuba ([[La Habana Province]]) || HAV || [[José Martí International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Northwest Arkansas|Fayetteville/Springdale]] || United States ([[Arkansas]]) || XNA || [[Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]] || United States ([[Arkansas]]) || LIT || [[Clinton National Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Hartford, Connecticut|Hartford]] || United States ([[Connecticut]]) || BDL || [[Bradley International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Fort Myers, Florida|Fort Myers]] || United States ([[Florida]]) || RSW || [[Southwest Florida International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]] || United States ([[Florida]]) || JAX || [[Jacksonville International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Key West, Florida|Key West]] || United States ([[Florida]]) || EYW || [[Key West International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Sarasota, Florida|Sarasota]] || United States ([[Florida]]) || SRQ || [[Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]] || United States ([[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]) || ATL || [[Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Savannah, Georgia|Savannah]] || United States ([[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]) || SAV || [[Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]] || United States ([[Illinois]]) || ORD || [[O'Hare International Airport]] || '''Base'''
|-
| [[Indianapolis, Indiana|Indianapolis]] || United States ([[Indiana]]) || IND || [[Indianapolis International Airport]] || '''Base'''
|-
| [[Lexington, Kentucky|Lexington]] || United States ([[Kentucky]]) || LEX || [[Blue Grass Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]] || United States ([[Kentucky]]) || SDF || [[Louisville International Airport]] || '''Base'''
|-
| [[New Orleans, Louisiana|New Orleans]] || United States ([[Louisiana]]) || MSY || [[Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Bangor, Maine|Bangor]] || United States ([[Maine]]) || BGR || [[Bangor International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Portland, Maine|Portland]] || United States ([[Maine]]) || PWM || [[Portland International Jetport]] ||
|-
| [[Baltimore]] || United States ([[Maryland]]) || BWI || [[Baltimore/Washington International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]] || United States ([[Massachusetts]]) || BOS || [[Logan International Airport]] || '''Base'''
|-
| [[Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester]] || United States ([[Massachusetts]]) || ORH || [[Worcester Regional Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Detroit]] || United States ([[Michigan]]) || DTW || [[Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Grand Rapids, Michigan|Grand Rapids]] || United States ([[Michigan]]) || GRR || [[Gerald R. Ford International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis]]/[[Saint Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul]] || United States ([[Minnesota]]) || MSP || [[Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] || United States ([[Missouri]]) || MCI || [[Kansas City International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[St. Louis]] || United States ([[Missouri]]) || STL || [[St. Louis Lambert International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Omaha, Nebraska|Omaha]] || United States ([[Nebraska]]) || OMA || [[Eppley Airfield]] ||
|-
| [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]] || United States ([[New Hampshire]]) || MHT || [[Manchester–Boston Regional Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]] || United States ([[New Jersey]]) || EWR || [[Newark Liberty International Airport]] || '''Base'''
|-
| [[Albany, New York|Albany]] || United States ([[New York (state)|New York]]) || ALB || [[Albany International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]] || United States ([[New York (state)|New York]]) || BUF || [[Buffalo Niagara International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[New York City]] || United States ([[New York (state)|New York]]) || LGA || [[LaGuardia Airport]] || '''Base'''
|-
| [[Rochester, New York|Rochester]] || United States ([[New York (state)|New York]]) || ROC || [[Greater Rochester International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Syracuse, New York|Syracuse]] || United States ([[New York (state)|New York]]) || SYR || [[Syracuse Hancock International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Asheville, North Carolina|Asheville]] || United States ([[North Carolina]]) || AVL || [[Asheville Regional Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]] || United States ([[North Carolina]]) || GSO || [[Piedmont Triad International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]]/[[Durham, North Carolina|Durham]] || United States ([[North Carolina]]) || RDU || [[Raleigh-Durham International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]] || United States ([[North Carolina]]) || ILM || [[Wilmington International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Cincinnati, Ohio]] area || United States ([[Kentucky]]) || CVG || [[Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport]] || Airport is in Kentucky
|-
| [[Cleveland, Ohio|Cleveland]] || United States ([[Ohio]]) || CLE || [[Hopkins International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]] || United States ([[Ohio]]) || CMH || [[John Glenn Columbus International Airport]] || '''Base'''
|-
| [[Dayton, Ohio|Dayton]] || United States ([[Ohio]]) || DAY || [[Dayton International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Oklahoma City]] || United States ([[Oklahoma]]) || OKC || [[Will Rogers World Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa]] || United States ([[Oklahoma]]) || TUL || [[Tulsa International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania|Harrisburg]] || United States ([[Pennsylvania]]) || MDT || [[Harrisburg International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]] || United States ([[Pennsylvania]]) || PHL || [[Philadelphia International Airport]] || '''Base'''
|-
| [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]] || United States ([[Pennsylvania]]) || PIT || [[Pittsburgh International Airport]] || '''Base'''
|-
| [[Providence, Rhode Island|Providence]] || United States ([[Rhode Island]]) || PVD || [[Theodore Francis Green State Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston]] || United States ([[South Carolina]]) || CHS || [[Charleston International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Upstate South Carolina|Greenville–Spartanburg]] || United States ([[South Carolina]]) || GSP || [[Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Myrtle Beach, South Carolina|Myrtle Beach]] || United States ([[South Carolina]]) || MYR || [[Myrtle Beach International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]] || United States ([[Tennessee]]) || MEM || [[Memphis International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] || United States ([[Tennessee]]) || BNA || [[Nashville International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Houston, Texas|Houston]] || United States ([[Texas]]) || IAH || [[George Bush Intercontinental Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Burlington, Vermont|Burlington]] || United States ([[Vermont]]) || BTV || [[Burlington International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Charlottesville, Virginia|Charlottesville]] || United States ([[Virginia]]) || CHO || [[Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Norfolk, Virginia|Norfolk]] || United States ([[Virginia]]) || ORF || [[Norfolk International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]] || United States ([[Virginia]]) || RIC || [[Richmond International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Roanoke, Virginia|Roanoke]] || United States ([[Virginia]]) || ROA || [[Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Washington, D.C.]] area || United States ([[Virginia]]) || IAD || [[Washington Dulles International Airport]] ||
|-
| [[Washington, D.C.]] area || United States ([[Virginia]]) || DCA || [[Reagan National Airport]] || '''Base'''
|-
| [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]] || United States ([[Wisconsin]]) || MSN || [[Dane County Regional Airport]] ||
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| [[Milwaukee]] || United States ([[Wisconsin]]) || MKE || [[Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport]] ||
|}


==Fleet==
==Fleet==
===Current fleet===
===Current fleet===
As of April 2017, the Republic Airline fleet consists of the following aircraft:
{{As of|2024|06}}, Republic Airways operates the following aircraft:{{Cn|date=October 2024}}


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!rowspan=2| Aircraft
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!rowspan=2| Orders
!rowspan=2| Orders
!colspan=4| Passengers
!colspan=4| Passengers
!rowspan=2| Notes
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! rowspan="2" | Notes
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! Total
! Total
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|-
|rowspan=2|[[Embraer E-Jet family|Embraer E170]]
| rowspan="3" |[[Embraer E-Jet family#E170|Embraer 170]]
|1
|rowspan=2|75
|rowspan=2|0
| rowspan="3" |—
|12
|20
|34
|66
|[[American Eagle (airline brand)|American Eagle]]
|To be transferred to [[Envoy Air]].
|-
|11
|9
|9
|12
|12
|rowspan=2|48
|rowspan=2|48
|69
|69
|Operated for [[Delta Connection]]
|[[Delta Connection]]
|To be transferred to Envoy Air.
|-
|-
|26
|6
|6
|16
|16
|70
|70
|Operated for [[United Express]]
|[[United Express]]
|To be transferred to Envoy Air.
|-
|-
|rowspan=3|[[Embraer E-Jet family|Embraer E175]]
| rowspan="4" |[[Embraer E-Jet family#E175|Embraer 175]]
|91
|rowspan=3|116
|0
|—
|rowspan=3|12
| rowspan="4" |12
|20
|20
|44
|44
|rowspan=3|76
| rowspan="4" |76
|Operated for [[American Eagle (airline brand)|American Eagle]]
|[[American Eagle (airline brand)|American Eagle]]
|
|-
|-
|0
|46
|—
|20
|20
|44
|44
|Operated for [[Delta Connection]]
|[[Delta Connection]]
|
|-
|-
|12
|46
|13
|16
|16
|48
|48
|Operated for [[United Express]]
|[[United Express]]
|
|-
|3
|—
|–
|64
|Republic Airways
|
|-
|-
!Total
!Total
!191
!224
!12
!13
!colspan=5|
! colspan="6" |
|}
|}
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===Fleet development===
===Fleet development===
[[File:American Eagle (Republic Airlines) Embraer 175 on finals at EWR.jpg|thumb|A Republic Airlines [[Embraer 175]] operating for [[American Eagle (airline brand)|American Eagle]] landing at [[Newark Liberty International Airport]] in [[New Jersey]].]]
[[File:N866RW Embraer 170 Republic Airways (7548246056).jpg|thumb|Republic Airways [[Embraer E-Jet family#E170|Embraer 170]] with Republic branding at [[Kansas City International Airport]]]]


The [[Embraer E-Jets|Embraer 175]] made its [[United States]] domestic debut when the first aircraft was delivered to Republic Airlines in March 2007. Total orders were for 36 aircraft, which were operated in an 80-seat configuration under the US Airways Express brand name.<ref>[[Flight International]] 13–19 March 2007</ref>
The [[Embraer E-Jet family#E175|Embraer 175]] made its [[United States]] domestic debut when the first aircraft was delivered to Republic Airways in March 2007. Total orders were for 36 aircraft, which were operated in an 80-seat configuration under the US Airways Express brand name.<ref>[[Flight International]] March 13–19, 2007</ref>


In July 2010, Republic ordered a further 24 Embraer 190 aircraft.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/07/21/345079/farnborough-republic-signs-for-24-more-embraer-190s.html|date=July 21, 2010|accessdate=July 21, 2010|title=FARNBOROUGH: Republic signs for 24 more Embraer 190s}}</ref>
In July 2010, Republic ordered a further 24 Embraer 190 aircraft.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/07/21/345079/farnborough-republic-signs-for-24-more-embraer-190s.html|date=July 21, 2010|access-date=July 21, 2010|title=FARNBOROUGH: Republic signs for 24 more Embraer 190s}}</ref>


In May 2012, Republic Airlines agreed to fly the 28 Bombardier Q400s for United Express that bankrupt [[Pinnacle Airlines]] planned to return to its lessors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2012-05-15/republic-agrees-take-over-q400-flying-pinnacle|date=May 15, 2012|accessdate=February 15, 2013|title=Republic Agrees To Take Over Q400 Flying for Pinnacle}}</ref> The Q400 fleet was retired in 2017.
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2012-05-15/republic-agrees-take-over-q400-flying-pinnacle|date=May 15, 2012|access-date=February 15, 2013|title=Republic Agrees To Take Over Q400 Flying for Pinnacle}}</ref> The Q400 fleet was retired in 2017.{{Cn|date=October 2023}}


Republic Airways Holdings signed a three-year contract in October 2012 with Caesars Entertainment Corporation where its Republic Airlines subsidiary would operate five Embraer E190 aircraft to provide more than 1,500 charter flights annually for Caesars. Service began in January 2013. This contract ended in August 2015 and all E190 aircraft were sold or returned to the lease holders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121025006766/en/Republic-Airways-Caesars-Entertainment-Sign-Three-Year-Flight |title=Republic Airways, Caesars Entertainment Sign Three-Year Flight Agreement |publisher=businesswire.com |date=2012-10-25|accessdate=February 15, 2013}}</ref>
Republic Airways Holdings signed a three-year contract in October 2012 with Caesars Entertainment Corporation where its Republic Airways subsidiary would operate five Embraer 190 aircraft to provide more than 1,500 charter flights annually for Caesars. Service began in January 2013. This contract ended in August 2015 and all Embraer 190 aircraft were sold or returned to the lease holders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121025006766/en/Republic-Airways-Caesars-Entertainment-Sign-Three-Year-Flight |title=Republic Airways, Caesars Entertainment Sign Three-Year Flight Agreement |publisher=businesswire.com |date=October 25, 2012|access-date=February 15, 2013}}</ref>


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. The regional jets would be deployed out of American's [[Chicago]] hub. In addition, Republic would have options to purchase an additional 47 Embraer aircraft beginning in 2015.<ref name=AmericanEagle>{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/business/airline-industry/20130124-republic-airways-to-operate-large-regional-jets-for-american-airlines1.ece |title=Republic Airways to operate large regional jets for American Airlines |publisher=dallasnews.com |date=2013-01-24|accessdate=2013-02-15}}</ref> Republic took first delivery of the E175 jets in July 2013 and service began August 1, 2013, from Chicago to New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Albuquerque.<ref name=AmericanEagleBegins>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/grantmartin/2013/07/31/american-airlines-embraer-175/ |title=American Airlines Unveils Embraer 175 Regional Jet Design |publisher=forbes.com |date=2013-07-31|accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref> Republic began using [[Miami International Airport|Miami]] as an American Eagle hub in October 2014 and in [[JFK Airport|New York-JFK]] in May 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://airwaysnews.com/blog/2014/07/28/american-to-fly-e-175-out-of-miami-starting-october-2/|title=Republic Airlines To Start Flying E-175 Out Of Miami For American Airlines October 2|work=Airchive}}</ref>
In January 2013, Republic Airways Holdings reached a capacity purchase agreement with [[American Airlines]] to operate 47 Embraer 175 aircraft under the American Eagle brand beginning in mid-2013. The regional jets would be deployed out of American's [[Chicago]] hub. In addition, Republic would have options to purchase an additional 47 Embraer aircraft beginning in 2015.<ref name=AmericanEagle>{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/business/airline-industry/20130124-republic-airways-to-operate-large-regional-jets-for-american-airlines1.ece |title=Republic Airways to operate large regional jets for American Airlines |publisher=dallasnews.com |date=January 24, 2013|access-date=February 15, 2013}}</ref> Republic took first delivery of the Embraer 175 jets in July 2013 and service began August 1, 2013, from Chicago to New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Albuquerque.<ref name=AmericanEagleBegins>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/grantmartin/2013/07/31/american-airlines-embraer-175/ |title=American Airlines Unveils Embraer 175 Regional Jet Design |work=forbes.com |date=July 31, 2013|access-date=August 1, 2013}}</ref> Republic began using [[Miami International Airport|Miami]] as an American Eagle hub in October 2014 and [[John F. Kennedy Airport|New York-JFK]] in May 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://airwaysnews.com/blog/2014/07/28/american-to-fly-e-175-out-of-miami-starting-october-2/|title=Republic Airlines To Start Flying E-175 Out Of Miami For American Airlines October 2|work=Airchive|access-date=September 15, 2014|archive-date=October 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020044751/http://airwaysnews.com/blog/2014/07/28/american-to-fly-e-175-out-of-miami-starting-october-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


[[File:Republic Airline Crew Base.jpg|thumb|Republic Airways Maintenance Base in Columbus, Ohio]]
In late 2015, it was announced Republic Airlines achieved approval from the FAA for Extended Overwater Operations (EOW), which allows Republic to operate up to 162 nautical miles from shore. As of January 31st, 2017, only Republic 175 aircraft operating for American Airlines are equipped to operate as an EOW aircraft. American Airlines uses Republic to operate aircraft out of Miami International Airport to various Caribbean and Central American destinations, including the Bahamas, Mexico, Panama, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, and the French West Indies. Pending regulatory approval, Republic will also operate on behalf of American Airlines to the Cuban destinations of [[Ignacio Agramonte International Airport|Camagüey]] and [[Jaime Gonzalez Airport|Cienfuegos]] beginning in 2017.<ref>http://fortune.com/2016/12/02/american-airlines-cuba-donald-trump/</ref>
In late 2015, it was announced Republic Airways achieved approval from the FAA for Extended Overwater Operations (EOW), which allows Republic to operate up to 162 nautical miles from shore. As of January 31, 2017, only Republic Embraer 175 aircraft operating for American Airlines are equipped to operate as an EOW aircraft.{{cn|date=November 2024}}


On December 20, 2018, Republic Airways announced that it had finalized a firm order for 100 Embraer 175 aircraft, stating that deliveries for the new aircraft would start in the second half of 2020 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181220005174/en/Republic-Airways-Embraer-sign-firm-order-100 |title=Republic Airways, Embraer sign firm order of 100 aircraft. |publisher=businesswire.com |date=December 20, 2018|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref>
In late 2016 it was announced, due to the impending merger with Shuttle America, that the 80-seat Embraer 175's operated for American Eagle (previously US Airways Express) would have the last row of seats removed (4 in total) to conform with Delta's [[scope clause]], which limits all regional jets to a maximum of 76 seats. These aircraft will eventually be retrofitted to American's standard Embraer 175 layout.


In October 2019, Republic received the first of 30 Embraer 175s to be transferred from [[Compass Airlines (North America)|Compass Airlines]] upon the cancellation of their contract with Delta.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/republic-to-fly-30-more-e175s-as-delta-overhauls-regional-set-up/133825.article|title=Republic to fly 30 more E175s as Delta overhauls regional set-up|first=Jon|last=Hemmerdinger|website=Flight Global}}</ref>
On January 31st, 2017, all existing aircraft operating under the Shuttle America operating certificate were transferred to the Republic Airline Inc. operating certificate, thus ceasing operations for Shuttle America, and completing the merger process of both subsidiaries.

As of January 31st, 2017, Republic Airline has the largest fleet of [[Embraer 170]] and [[Embraer 175]] aircraft in the world.


===Retired fleet===
===Retired fleet===
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|+ Republic Airways retired fleet
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!Aircraft
!Aircraft
!Year retired
!Year retired
|-
|-
|[[De Havilland Canada Dash 8#Series 400|Bombardier Q400]]
|[[Embraer E-190]]
|2015
|-
|[[Q400|Bombardier Dash 8<br> Q400]]
|2017
|2017
|-
|[[Embraer E-Jet family#E190|Embraer 190]]
|2015
|}
|}


==Crew bases==
==Incidents==
* On April 9, 2017, a passenger was [[United Express Flight 3411 incident|forced off of a Republic-operated United Express flight]] in [[O'Hare International Airport|Chicago]] bound for [[Louisville International Airport|Louisville]]. The passenger was forced off the flight by Chicago Department of Aviation officers after he refused to give up his seat to an airline employee. He attempted to run back onto the aircraft but was forcibly removed. A video posted on social media showing him being injured and dragged off the plane led to a public outcry against United Airlines.
[[File:Republic Airline Crew Base.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Republic Airways Maintenance Base KCMH]]
* On June 21, 2018, a Republic-owned Embraer 170 registered N876RW was damaged by a fire while undergoing maintenance at [[John Glenn Columbus International Airport]]. The aircraft was deemed to be damaged beyond economical repair.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20180621-0|title=ASN Aircraft accident Embraer ERJ 170LR (ERJ-170-100 LR) N876RW Columbus-John Glenn International Airport, OH (CMH)|first=Harro|last=Ranter|website=aviation-safety.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://rzjets.net/aircraft/?reg=445817 |title=Search |date= |website=rzjets.net}}</ref>
As of January 31st, 2017, Republic Airlines uses the following airports as crew member domiciles:
* Chicago, Illinois – [[Chicago O'Hare International Airport]]
* Columbus, Ohio – [[John Glenn Columbus International Airport]]
* Indianapolis, Indiana – [[Indianapolis International Airport]]
* Kansas City, Missouri – [[Kansas City International Airport]]
* Miami, Florida – [[Miami International Airport]]
* New York City, New York – [[LaGuardia Airport]]
* Newark, New Jersey – [[Newark Liberty International Airport]]
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – [[Philadelphia International Airport]]
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – [[Pittsburgh International Airport]]
* Washington D.C. – [[Washington National Airport]]


==See also==
== See also ==
* [[Air transportation in the United States]]
*[[United Express Flight 3411 incident]] - flight was operated by Republic Airline.


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Latest revision as of 06:33, 25 November 2024

This article is about the airline. For its holding company, see Republic Airways Holdings.
Not to be confused with the defunct Republic Airlines.

Republic Airways
IATA ICAO Call sign
YX[1][2] RPA BRICKYARD
Founded1998; 26 years ago (1998)
AOC #R61A758X[3]
Hubs
Fleet size224
Parent companyRepublic Airways Holdings
HeadquartersIndianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Key peopleBryan Bedford (CEO)
Websiterjet.com

Republic Airways Inc. is an American regional airline headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Republic operates and maintains aircraft used on flights that are scheduled, marketed and sold by a partner mainline airline. The company is contracted by American Airlines (as American Eagle), Delta Air Lines (as Delta Connection), and United Airlines (as United Express).

History

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US Airways Express (Republic Airways) Embraer 170

In 1999, Republic Airways Holdings incorporated a new subsidiary, "Republic Airline, Inc."[4] but the subsidiary had no activity prior to 2004 and no ability to operate aircraft prior to 2005. In 2004, the holding company activated Republic Airways in reaction to a pilots' suit against American Airlines.[citation needed]

American had awarded the flying of 44-seat regional jets to Chautauqua Airlines, then the main operating subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings. However, Chautauqua later started to operate 70-seat regional jets on behalf of United Airlines, and this caused American to be in violation of its pilot union scope clause, which prevented an airline from operating on behalf of American if that airline was operating jet aircraft of more than 50 seats, even if such aircraft were operating on behalf of a carrier other than American. To repair the situation, Republic Airways Holdings activated Republic Airline, and upon Part 121 certification in 2005[5] allowing Republic Airline to operate commercial service. Republic Airways Holdings then transferred the offending 70-seat regional jets from Chautauqua to Republic Airline. American was then no longer in violation of its pilot union scope clause. Republic Airways Holdings paid $6.6 million to the pilot union of American Airlines to settle the issue.[6]

US Airways' pilots had a scope clause prohibiting the airline from operating large regional jets such as the Embraer 170. The airline negotiated around this clause by offering flight deck jobs to laid-off US Airways pilots, in a program known as "Jets for Jobs".[citation needed] This agreement created a subsidiary, MidAtlantic Airways. As part of US Airways' bankruptcy restructuring, the 25 Embraer 170s delivered to MidAtlantic were bought by Republic to help US Airways come out of bankruptcy; Republic operates them along with additional newly delivered aircraft.[citation needed]

In 2007, Frontier Airlines signed an 11-year service agreement with Republic Airways. Under the agreement, Republic would operate 17 Embraer 170 aircraft for the Frontier Airlines operation. The first aircraft was placed into service in March 2007, and the last aircraft was expected to be placed into service by December 2008. On April 23, 2008, Republic Airways Holdings (parent of Republic Airline) terminated its service agreement with Frontier Airlines, which entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early April 2008. Subsequently, Republic Air Holdings purchased Frontier Airlines in bankruptcy. Frontier-branded Republic Embraer 190 aircraft provided regional capacity support. In September 2013, Republic Airways Holdings sold Frontier Airlines. As part of the sale, Republic Airways terminated the Frontier-branded Embraer 190 from flying.[citation needed]

On February 1, 2008, Republic Airways opened a base at John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio.[citation needed]

On September 3, 2008, Republic signed a new 10-year codeshare agreement with Midwest Airlines. The aircraft would be based at Kansas City International Airport beginning October 1, 2008. Twelve aircraft would be placed in service with Midwest. On June 23, 2009, Republic announced it would acquire Midwest Airlines for $31 million.[7]

In January 2013, Republic Airways Holdings reached a capacity purchase agreement with American Airlines to operate Embraer 175 airplanes under the American Eagle brand beginning in mid-2013.[8] Republic began service as an American Eagle affiliate on August 1, 2013, from Chicago to New Orleans, Pittsburgh, and Albuquerque.[9]

On February 25, 2016, the airline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The airline was hit hard because of pilot shortages, but a new contract ratified in October 2015 helped restructure the airline. At the time of filing, Republic Holdings claimed $2.97 billion in liabilities and $3.56 billion in assets.[10][11] 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.[12]

It was announced that parent company Republic Airways Holdings would merge subsidiaries Shuttle America and Republic Airways into one company, with Republic Airways being chosen as the surviving company. On January 31, 2017, Shuttle America merged with Republic Airways. In December 2018, the operating division was renamed Republic Airways to match its parent company.[citation needed]

Destinations

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As of January 2024, Republic operates for American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express.

List of destinations[13] (As of January 2023)
City Country (Subdivision) IATA Airport Notes
Ottawa Canada (Ontario) YOW Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
Toronto Canada (Ontario) YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport
Montreal Canada (Quebec) YUL Montréal–Trudeau International Airport
Quebec City Canada (Quebec) YQB Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
Havana Cuba (La Habana Province) HAV José Martí International Airport
Fayetteville/Springdale United States (Arkansas) XNA Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
Little Rock United States (Arkansas) LIT Clinton National Airport
Hartford United States (Connecticut) BDL Bradley International Airport
Fort Myers United States (Florida) RSW Southwest Florida International Airport
Jacksonville United States (Florida) JAX Jacksonville International Airport
Key West United States (Florida) EYW Key West International Airport
Sarasota United States (Florida) SRQ Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
Atlanta United States (Georgia) ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Savannah United States (Georgia) SAV Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Chicago United States (Illinois) ORD O'Hare International Airport Base
Indianapolis United States (Indiana) IND Indianapolis International Airport Base
Lexington United States (Kentucky) LEX Blue Grass Airport
Louisville United States (Kentucky) SDF Louisville International Airport Base
New Orleans United States (Louisiana) MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Bangor United States (Maine) BGR Bangor International Airport
Portland United States (Maine) PWM Portland International Jetport
Baltimore United States (Maryland) BWI Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Boston United States (Massachusetts) BOS Logan International Airport Base
Worcester United States (Massachusetts) ORH Worcester Regional Airport
Detroit United States (Michigan) DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Grand Rapids United States (Michigan) GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Minneapolis/St. Paul United States (Minnesota) MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Kansas City United States (Missouri) MCI Kansas City International Airport
St. Louis United States (Missouri) STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Omaha United States (Nebraska) OMA Eppley Airfield
Manchester United States (New Hampshire) MHT Manchester–Boston Regional Airport
Newark United States (New Jersey) EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Base
Albany United States (New York) ALB Albany International Airport
Buffalo United States (New York) BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport
New York City United States (New York) LGA LaGuardia Airport Base
Rochester United States (New York) ROC Greater Rochester International Airport
Syracuse United States (New York) SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Asheville United States (North Carolina) AVL Asheville Regional Airport
Greensboro United States (North Carolina) GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport
Raleigh/Durham United States (North Carolina) RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Wilmington United States (North Carolina) ILM Wilmington International Airport
Cincinnati, Ohio area United States (Kentucky) CVG Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Airport is in Kentucky
Cleveland United States (Ohio) CLE Hopkins International Airport
Columbus United States (Ohio) CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport Base
Dayton United States (Ohio) DAY Dayton International Airport
Oklahoma City United States (Oklahoma) OKC Will Rogers World Airport
Tulsa United States (Oklahoma) TUL Tulsa International Airport
Harrisburg United States (Pennsylvania) MDT Harrisburg International Airport
Philadelphia United States (Pennsylvania) PHL Philadelphia International Airport Base
Pittsburgh United States (Pennsylvania) PIT Pittsburgh International Airport Base
Providence United States (Rhode Island) PVD Theodore Francis Green State Airport
Charleston United States (South Carolina) CHS Charleston International Airport
Greenville–Spartanburg United States (South Carolina) GSP Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
Myrtle Beach United States (South Carolina) MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport
Memphis United States (Tennessee) MEM Memphis International Airport
Nashville United States (Tennessee) BNA Nashville International Airport
Houston United States (Texas) IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Burlington United States (Vermont) BTV Burlington International Airport
Charlottesville United States (Virginia) CHO Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
Norfolk United States (Virginia) ORF Norfolk International Airport
Richmond United States (Virginia) RIC Richmond International Airport
Roanoke United States (Virginia) ROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
Washington, D.C. area United States (Virginia) IAD Washington Dulles International Airport
Washington, D.C. area United States (Virginia) DCA Reagan National Airport Base
Madison United States (Wisconsin) MSN Dane County Regional Airport
Milwaukee United States (Wisconsin) MKE Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Fleet

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Current fleet

[edit]

As of June 2024, Republic Airways operates the following aircraft:[citation needed]

Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Operated for Notes
F Y+ Y Total
Embraer 170 1 — 12 20 34 66 American Eagle To be transferred to Envoy Air.
11 9 12 48 69 Delta Connection To be transferred to Envoy Air.
26 6 16 70 United Express To be transferred to Envoy Air.
Embraer 175 91 — 12 20 44 76 American Eagle
46 — 20 44 Delta Connection
46 13 16 48 United Express
3 — – 64 Republic Airways
Total 224 13

Fleet development

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Republic Airways Embraer 170 with Republic branding at Kansas City International Airport

The Embraer 175 made its United States domestic debut when the first aircraft was delivered to Republic Airways in March 2007. Total orders were for 36 aircraft, which were operated in an 80-seat configuration under the US Airways Express brand name.[14]

In July 2010, Republic ordered a further 24 Embraer 190 aircraft.[15]

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.[16] The Q400 fleet was retired in 2017.[citation needed]

Republic Airways Holdings signed a three-year contract in October 2012 with Caesars Entertainment Corporation where its Republic Airways subsidiary would operate five Embraer 190 aircraft to provide more than 1,500 charter flights annually for Caesars. Service began in January 2013. This contract ended in August 2015 and all Embraer 190 aircraft were sold or returned to the lease holders.[17]

In January 2013, Republic Airways Holdings reached a capacity purchase agreement with American Airlines to operate 47 Embraer 175 aircraft under the American Eagle brand beginning in mid-2013. The regional jets would be deployed out of American's Chicago hub. In addition, Republic would have options to purchase an additional 47 Embraer aircraft beginning in 2015.[8] Republic took first delivery of the Embraer 175 jets in July 2013 and service began August 1, 2013, from Chicago to New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Albuquerque.[9] Republic began using Miami as an American Eagle hub in October 2014 and New York-JFK in May 2015.[18]

Republic Airways Maintenance Base in Columbus, Ohio

In late 2015, it was announced Republic Airways achieved approval from the FAA for Extended Overwater Operations (EOW), which allows Republic to operate up to 162 nautical miles from shore. As of January 31, 2017, only Republic Embraer 175 aircraft operating for American Airlines are equipped to operate as an EOW aircraft.[citation needed]

On December 20, 2018, Republic Airways announced that it had finalized a firm order for 100 Embraer 175 aircraft, stating that deliveries for the new aircraft would start in the second half of 2020 [19]

In October 2019, Republic received the first of 30 Embraer 175s to be transferred from Compass Airlines upon the cancellation of their contract with Delta.[20]

Retired fleet

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Republic Airways retired fleet
Aircraft Year retired
Bombardier Q400 2017
Embraer 190 2015

Incidents

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  • On April 9, 2017, a passenger was forced off of a Republic-operated United Express flight in Chicago bound for Louisville. The passenger was forced off the flight by Chicago Department of Aviation officers after he refused to give up his seat to an airline employee. He attempted to run back onto the aircraft but was forcibly removed. A video posted on social media showing him being injured and dragged off the plane led to a public outcry against United Airlines.
  • On June 21, 2018, a Republic-owned Embraer 170 registered N876RW was damaged by a fire while undergoing maintenance at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The aircraft was deemed to be damaged beyond economical repair.[21][22]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "FAA JO7340.2D" (PDF). faa.gov.
  2. ^ "Republic Airways on ch-aviation". ch-aviation.
  3. ^ "Federal Aviation Administration – Airline Certificate Information – Detail View". av-info.faa.gov. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
  4. ^ "Republic Airways Holdings Form 10-K for Year Ended December 31, 2004". Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  5. ^ "Exhibit99.1 Republic Airline Certification". Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  6. ^ "Republic Airways Continues Attack On Pilots Group With Sham Furloughs". September 8, 2011. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  7. ^ "Republic Airways to acquire Midwest Airlines". The Business Journal. June 23, 2009. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  8. ^ a b "Republic Airways to operate large regional jets for American Airlines". dallasnews.com. January 24, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
  9. ^ a b "American Airlines Unveils Embraer 175 Regional Jet Design". forbes.com. July 31, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  10. ^ "Business Index". ABC News. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  11. ^ Gara, Antoine. "Republic Airways CEO Says Bankruptcy Filing Will Take Airline To New Heights". Forbes. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  12. ^ "Republic Airways Files Plan of Reorganization, Intends to Emerge from Chapter 11 in Q1-2017". businesswire.com. November 17, 2016.
  13. ^ "Republic Airways: Bases & Routes". Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  14. ^ Flight International March 13–19, 2007
  15. ^ "FARNBOROUGH: Republic signs for 24 more Embraer 190s". July 21, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2010.
  16. ^ "Republic Agrees To Take Over Q400 Flying for Pinnacle". May 15, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
  17. ^ "Republic Airways, Caesars Entertainment Sign Three-Year Flight Agreement". businesswire.com. October 25, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
  18. ^ "Republic Airlines To Start Flying E-175 Out Of Miami For American Airlines October 2". Airchive. Archived from the original on October 20, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  19. ^ "Republic Airways, Embraer sign firm order of 100 aircraft". businesswire.com. December 20, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  20. ^ Hemmerdinger, Jon. "Republic to fly 30 more E175s as Delta overhauls regional set-up". Flight Global.
  21. ^ Ranter, Harro. "ASN Aircraft accident Embraer ERJ 170LR (ERJ-170-100 LR) N876RW Columbus-John Glenn International Airport, OH (CMH)". aviation-safety.net.
  22. ^ "Search". rzjets.net.
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