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04 January, 2022

ExpressJet Airlines leisure sideline Aha starts Palm Springs to Reno service


aha! the leisure brand of ExpressJet Airlines has launched flights between Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Palm Springs International Airport, with the first flight taking off yesterday, 3rd January.

The airline will operate the schedule on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with the Reno to Palm Springs flights departing at 8:40 am. arriving at 10:15 am. The return departs Palm Springs International Airport at 11:05 am and arrives in Reno-Tahoe at 12:40 pm. The carrier has a fleet of Embraer ERJ145 jets featuring 50 passenger seats. 

"It's great to see yet another airline recognize the opportunity in Palm Springs," said Lisa Middleton, Palm Springs Mayor. "Our airport, which was recently named Best Small US Airport, continues to add more travel options making it easier for our community to choose to fly PSP. aha!'s flights to Reno are a welcome addition, and they will provide residents in northern Nevada an easy way to visit our desert paradise."

"We see a huge demand for a direct route connecting these two popular vacation destinations," said Tim Sieber, head of ExpressJet's aha! business unit. "We are thrilled that aha! can help Reno-Tahoe travellers escape to the desert and for Coachella Valley residents to get up to the mountains to take advantage of world-class skiing with an affordable, convenient nonstop flight." 

aha! has been designed to provide travellers in smaller communities, many who have seen air service reduced over the past decade with convenient, short, nonstop flights to high-quality destinations like the Reno-Lake Tahoe region. 

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25 February, 2020

Pilot jobs - ExpressJet offers $22,500 sign-on bonus

               ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, announced this week it is increasing its pilot bonus program to offer up to $40,000 for qualified pilot captains upon completion of training with ExpressJet.

The program will include a $22,500 sign-on bonus and an additional $17,500 for all captain-qualified pilots joining the company – whether they have a type rating or not.

“ExpressJet continues to experience massive growth and is looking for pilots that can step into the left seat now,” said Scott Hall, Vice President of Flight Operations. “Adding new, qualified pilot captains will be essential to our exciting progress this year.’”

ExpressJet also offers a sign-on bonus and additional rating bonuses for all pilots. Interested pilots can find out more at: http://expressjet.com/careers/pilots/.




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ExpressJet to add 36 Embraer ERJ145 jets to its fleet to become the globes largest operator of the type.

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ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, announced today it will add 36 Embraer ERJ145 aircraft to its United Express fleet, which will make ExpressJet the world’s largest operator of the 50-seat Embraer ERJ145 aircraft.  The parties are working towards a long term extension of the ExpressJet Capacity Purchase Agreement.
The agreement will include:
  • The addition of 36 Embraer ERJ145 aircraft over the next 12 months, totalling more than 125 ERJ145s in the fleet.
  • A multi-year extension of the company’s Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with United Airlines.
  • A significant investment in a complete interior refresh of the ERJ145 aircraft comprising new panels, new seats and LED lighting.
“We have made the long-term commitment to the Embraer ERJ145 and designed the comprehensive cabin, seat, and entertainment upgrade to deliver a contemporary customer experience,” said Sarah Murphy, Senior Vice President of United Express. “We’re confident that our partners at ExpressJet can execute that vision.”

29 July, 2019

ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express Carrier, Announces New Chicago Embraer E175 Crew Base

ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, announced that it will open a flight crew base at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to support its growing fleet of new Embraer E175 aircraft.

"We're excited to expand our E175 footprint to include Chicago O'Hare," said Chairman and CEO Subodh Karnik. "O'Hare is a highly desirable base for our crew members thanks to its easy connectivity, both for Chicago locals and for those who commute in from other cities."

ExpressJet began flying E175s in June and will expand its fleet to include 25 of the aircraft by year-end. It currently has an E175 crew base at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

19 December, 2018

United to buy ExpressJet Airlines


SkyWest, Inc. Enters into Agreement
     to Sell ExpressJet Airlines

SkyWest, announced this week that it is has entered into definitive agreements to sell ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. ("ExpressJet") to United Airlines ("United") joint venture ManaAir, LLC. The transaction is expected to close in early 2019, subject to customary closing conditions.

Consideration for the transaction includes approximately $70 million in cash for the majority of the assets and the assumption of liabilities of ExpressJet, subject to a working capital adjustment. The ExpressJet assets excluded from the transaction will be utilized or liquidated by SkyWest. The expected realizable value to SkyWest of the remaining inventory is estimated to approximate the value of the working capital adjustment. SkyWest will retain ownership of the CRJ aircraft currently in service at ExpressJet.

The transaction also includes certain protections around existing SkyWest Airlines flying, as well as priority position to add 25 new dual-cabin aircraft with United should those opportunities arise. As part of the transaction, SkyWest has also agreed to lease 20 CRJ200s to ExpressJet for up to five years.

"Today's announcement provides further clarity and focus for the future," said Chip Childs, SkyWest, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer. "We want to thank the employees of ExpressJet for their valued contributions and we look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership with United."




13 December, 2018

SkyWest, reports combined November 2018 traffic for SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines

SkyWest, Inc. reported 140,000 block hours in November 2018, compared to 144,200 block hours in November 2017, a decrease of 4,200 or 2.9%.  The net decrease was consistent with SkyWest's fleet transition plan to improve the mix of aircraft in its fleet.  

The year-over-year net change was primarily driven by approximately 9,300 additional block hours from its E175 aircraft (includes the E175 aircraft and the E175 SC aircraft) and a decrease of approximately 13,500 block hours from its other aircraft types.   


In November 2018, SkyWest's E175 aircraft represented approximately 29% of SkyWest's total block hour production for the month compared to approximately 22% for the month of November 2017.       

SkyWest reported 1,610,000 block hours for year-to-date November 2018, compared to 1,688,000 block hours year-to-date November 2017, a decrease of 78,000, or 4.7%.  This net change was primarily driven by approximately 79,000 additional block hours from its E175 aircraft and a decrease of approximately 157,000 block hours from its other aircraft types.

SkyWest had 78,800 departures in November 2018 compared to 84,200 in November 2017, a decrease of 5,400, or 6.3%.  Additional flight statistics for November are included in the accompanying table.    

10 November, 2018

SkyWest issues latest results with a drop of 5.4% in block hours during October


SkyWest, the St. George, Utah based air firm that operates regional flights for United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines has issued its latest results.

The firm reported 146,200 block hours in October 2018, down from 154,500 block hours in October 2017, a decrease of 8,300 or 5.4%.  The net decrease was consistent with SkyWest's fleet transition plan to improve the mix of aircraft in its fleet.  

The year-over-year net change was primarily driven by approximately 8,700 additional block hours from its E175 aircraft (includes the E175 aircraft and the E175 SC aircraft) and a decrease of approximately 17,000 block hours from its other aircraft types.   

09 October, 2018

SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines release September results


SkyWest has issued its latest figures and in September that company reported 138,900 block hours during the month, compared to 145,200 block hours in September 2017. This was a decrease of 6,300 or 4.4%.  The net decrease was consistent with SkyWest's fleet transition plan to improve the mix of aircraft in its fleet.  


03 August, 2018

Jet and food truck collide at Newark Liberty International Airport

An investigation is underway in New York into why a United Airlines Express jet was pushed back into the side of a food service truck, so hard that it knocked the vehicle onto its side.

The incident happened around 11.40am today at Newark's Liberty Airport when the aircraft was being pushed back by a tug. The driver of the food service truck was taken to hospital with minor injuries to her arm, none of the 47 passengers on the aircraft were said to have been injured. 

The FAA is investigating the collision that occurred near gate 26 at Terminal A at Liberty International Airport. The aircraft, Embraer ERJ145 of ExpressJet operating under the United Express brand, sustained damage to the tail area and had been operating flight UA4080 to Richmond, Virginia.





10 May, 2018

SkyWest, Inc. Reports Combined April 2018 Traffic for SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines

SkyWest reported 144,600 block hours in April 2018, compared to 152,100 block hours in April 2017, a decrease of 7,600 or five percent. The net decrease was consistent with SkyWest's fleet transition plan to improve the mix of aircraft in its fleet by adding new E175 aircraft while reducing its 50-seat jets.

The year-over-year net change was primarily driven by approximately 6,800 additional block hours from SkyWest's E175 aircraft (includes the E175 aircraft and the E175 SC aircraft) and a decrease of approximately 14,400 block hours from its other aircraft types.  
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27 April, 2018

Profits up by 28% at SkyWest

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SkyWest, Inc. reported financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2018 this week, including net income of $54 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, compared to net income of $35 million, or $0.65 per diluted share for Q1 2017.

The improvement in Q1 2018 pre-tax income from Q1 2017 was primarily due to SkyWest's ongoing fleet transition. Since Q1 2017 19 new E175 aircraft have been added and 46 CRJ and ERJ 50-seat aircraft and 25 CRJ700/CRJ900 aircraft have been removed. 

Commenting on the results, Chip Childs, Chief Executive Officer and President of SkyWest, said "Demand for our product remains strong, and I'm proud of our professionals who continue to provide best-in-class operations to our customers.  Our financial results reflect continued solid operating performance combined with the ongoing improvements in our fleet mix.  We remain disciplined in our approach to risk and flying commitments and focused on executing a strategy to improve our overall model."   

04 April, 2018

Southwest Airlines Earns Top Customer Experience Ratings for Airlines, According to Temkin Group


Southwest Airlines delivers the best customer experience in the airline industry, according to the 2018 Temkin Experience Ratings, an annual customer experience benchmark of companies based on a survey of 10,000 U.S. consumers.  

10 February, 2018

SkyWest Reports Combined January 2018 Traffic for SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines


SkyWest, reported this week approximately 147,800 block hours in January 2018, compared to approximately 153,700 block hours in January 2017, a decrease of 5,900 or 3.8%. The net decrease was consistent with SkyWest's fleet transition plan to improve the mix of aircraft in its fleet by adding new E175 aircraft while reducing its 50-seat jets.  The year-over-year net change was primarily driven by approximately 7,200 additional block hours from E175 aircraft and a decrease of approximately 13,100 block hours from other aircraft types.   

In January 2018, SkyWest's dual-class aircraft represented approximately 53% of SkyWest's total block hour production for the month compared to approximately 47% for the month of January 2017.       

27 January, 2018

ExpresJet staff vote to ratify new agreement

Workers at ExpressJet ERJ who are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) voted to ratify a new tentative agreement today. The new contract covers approximately 500 mechanics, technicians and tool room attendants who are members of Teamster Locals 19, 210, 781, 783 and 964.

13 November, 2017

SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines October Stats

SkyWest, last week reported 154,479 block hours in October 2017, compared to 159,241 block hours in October 2016, a decrease of 4,762 or 3.0%.  The net decrease was consistent with SkyWest's fleet transition plan to improve the mix of aircraft in its fleet by adding new E175 aircraft while reducing its 50-seat jets.

The year-over-year net change was primarily driven by approximately 11,600 additional block hours from its E175 aircraft and a decrease of approximately 16,300 block hours from its other aircraft types.

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