Showing posts with label Republic Airways. Show all posts
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31 January, 2023

Republic Airways hosts 11th Annual Plane Pull at Indianapolis International Airport

Republic Airways today announced its 11th Annual Plane Pull presented by Lucas Oil will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Republic Airways Indianapolis Maintenance Center Hangar located on Indianapolis International Airport property at 3998 S. Hoffman Road, Indianapolis. The sky is the limit for this family-friendly event that has raised nearly $3.6 million since its inception. The event benefits A Kid Again, Indiana Wish, Riley Children’s Foundation and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent.

The Plane Pull began in memory of Tyler Frenzel, a Carmel, Indiana, boy who died from leukaemia in 2004. Over the years, funds raised through the Republic Airways Plane Pull have supported children battling life-threatening illnesses.

“Our community’s most valuable asset is our next generation. This unique opportunity to care for some of our most vulnerable children is a powerful way for people to make a difference and Republic Airways is proud to host this event,” said Amy Arnell, Director of Corporate and Community Responsibility for Republic Airways. “Whether you build a team with friends from work, school, church, or your neighbourhood, all are welcome to join us at this family-friendly event!”

The public is invited to participate or watch teams of ten race against the clock to pull a 24-ton aircraft across 15 feet. In addition to the Plane Pull, the event will feature a Kids’ Zone with activities for youth of all ages, food and beverage vendors and a variety of aircraft and airport vehicles to see and tour.

Event information, team registration and sponsorship opportunities can be found at RepublicPlanePull.com.

Republic also will host its annual Plane Pull Gala at Lucas Estate, catered by Prime 47, on Friday, April 21. The exclusive evening event will include silent and live auctions. Details on tables, donations and corporate sponsorship opportunities for the gala are available at RepublicPlanePull.com.







27 July, 2022

Republic Airways expands its LIFT Academy flight training program to South Carolina

Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, a flight school in Indianapolis, Indiana launched by Republic Airways in 2018, announced today that it will expand its flight training operations to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at the Myrtle Beach International Airport.

“We’ve experienced rapid growth of the LIFT program due to the quantity and quality of students we’ve attracted from all over the country, so we know there is demand to expand our operations outside of the Midwest. South Carolina, and in particular Myrtle Beach, is an ideal location with favorable weather for flying and strong investments being made to its airport infrastructure and surrounding area,” said Ed Bagden, LIFT Director of Operations and Academic Programs.

The Indianapolis program has grown to become one of the largest flight training institutions in the United States over the past four years, training up to 300 students each year. Students attending LIFT Academy are trained to exceed the stringent commercial pilot certifications outlined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Uniquely to LIFT, its graduates have a direct pathway to a position as a commercial airline pilot at Republic Airways which includes compensation while building the FAA-required flight hours needed to operate in the commercial airline field.

01 April, 2022

Republic Airways opens FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Training Scheme

The U.S regional airline with a fleet of nearly 300 Embraer aircraft, Republic Airways has opened the doors for people to apply for a June 2022 class into its aircraft dispatcher apprenticeship program. The program is Indiana’s only aircraft dispatcher certification program and could be the pathway to a brilliant and well-paid career.

“This is an exciting time to join our industry,” said Paul Kinstedt, Chief Operating Officer for Republic Airways. “Airlines across the world are hiring and people with the right skills set are in high demand. Our aircraft dispatcher certification program offers graduates a great launchpad into commercial aviation as well as offering the convenience of training locally at the centre of one of the country’s largest airline’s operations.”

Republic’s first apprenticeship class of 2022 graduated at the end of February with 13 students certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as aircraft dispatchers. As a key feature of the program, apprentices who receive FAA certification have the opportunity to work as aircraft dispatchers in Republic’s System Operations Control (SOC) centre where they help ensure the safe operation of hundreds of flights each day across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

16 February, 2022

Republic Airways 10th Annual Plane Pull to Take Off at Indianapolis International Airport

Back for its 10th annual event on Saturday, April 23, the Republic Airways Plane Pull has raised $3 million for A Kid Again, Indiana Wish, Riley Children’s Foundation and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent.



Republic Airways' 10th Annual Plane Pull event will take place on Saturday, April 23, at Republic Airways Indianapolis Maintenance Center Hangar located on Indianapolis International Airport property at 3998 S. Hoffman Road. The sky is the limit for this family-friendly event that has raised nearly $3 million since its inception, and this year aims to be the largest, most successful fundraiser yet. The event benefits the following four area children’s organizations: A Kid Again, Indiana Wish, Riley Children’s Foundation and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent.


The Plane Pull began in memory of Tyler Frenzel, a Carmel, Indiana, boy who suffered from leukemia and passed away in 2004. Over the years, funds raised through the Plane Pull have contributed to countless wishes and care for children fighting life-threatening illnesses through the four beneficiaries.

“After taking a hiatus the past two years due to the pandemic, we are thrilled to host this incredible event once again in support of children in our community,” said Amy Arnell, Director of Corporate and Community Responsibility for Republic Airways. "While the event itself is fun for people of all ages, and people playing tug-of-war with an airline jet is certainly a sight to see, it’s even more rewarding to see the individuals who are positively impacted by this unique fundraiser.”

05 January, 2021

2020 A year that Republic Airways will never forget......


2020 is a year we'll never forget. Founded in 1974 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in the U.S. Republic operates a fleet of 200 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with nearly 1,000 daily flights to 100 cities in 40 U.S. states, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America. Republic offers fixed-fee flights operated under our major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express.

Through the many challenges of 2020, the Republic family came together time and time again to deliver on the best for the carriers airline partners, for our passengers and for each other. 

08 August, 2020

More job losses expected at Republic Airways.

Founded in 1974, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in the U.S. Republic operates a fleet of 200 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with about 1,000 daily flights to 100 cities in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Central America. The airline provides fixed-fee flights operated under its codeshare partners’ brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. 

The airline is currently going through the process of furloughing more staff,  it expects to be laying off around 2500 staff members at various locations across its network as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect traffic demand. 

“On Thursday, we made the difficult decision to issue notices to approximately 2,500 of our associates across our base network, including Indianapolis, warning of expected workforce reductions beginning Oct. 1 of this year,” a company spokesperson said. 

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11 March, 2020

Republic Airways promoting diversity on the flight deck with Women in Aviation Scholarship

Republic awarded its Opportunity Elevated Aviator Scholarship to Lacy Needham, a Certified Flight Instructor at Middle Georgia State University, last weekend at the Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference in Orlando, Fla. This is the sixth consecutive year Republic has sponsored the $5,000 scholarship, which is intended to encourage and support female pilots to continue flight training and help expand workforce diversity.



07 December, 2019

Two new crew bases in Boston and Louisville for Republic Airways

Founded in 1974, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in the U.S. Republic operates a fleet of nearly 200 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with about 1,000 daily flights to 100 cities in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Central America.

The airline has confirmed this week that it has opened two new pilot and flight attendant bases in Boston and Louisville.  Earlier this year, the airline announced that it will grow its fleet by 16 percent with 30 additional aircraft that it will operate for Delta Air Lines.

“Louisville has been an integral part of our company for nearly 15 years. Our crewmembers are very happy to be back there with our maintenance staff who stayed in Louisville after we transitioned to a single fleet type in 2016”

The Boston base, which also includes a new maintenance operation, will support much of the additional Delta flying while Louisville operations will support all three of Republic’s partners —American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Republic will staff 150 pilots, flight attendants, maintenance and management in Boston initially, with plans to grow as they take delivery on the additional Delta jets.

15 November, 2019

Republic Airways Presents 10th Annual Plane Pull on Saturday, April 18, 2020

Republic Airways announced today that its 10th annual Plane Pull will be held Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Republic Airways hangar at Indianapolis International Airport. The event, which benefits Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Riley Children’s Foundation and A Kid Again, features teams competing to pull an Embraer 170/175 aircraft 15 feet. The event starts at 9 a.m. and includes food, music, kid games and guest celebrities. Team registration is now open at RepublicPlanePull.com and fundraising for the event has begun.

“The Plane Pull is Republic’s time to shine, to show what we as a Company can do for our community,” said Amy Arnell, director of Republic’s Corporate and Community Responsibility Department. “Each year, our event gets bigger and better, drawing more celebrities and more jaw-dropping donations, and that’s due largely to the selfless support of our sponsors pulling together to make a difference for those in need.”

16 October, 2019

Republic Airways launch Junior Achievement Partnership

Republic Airways is the newest thing in town — Junior Achievement BizTown, that is. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, Republic Airways and Junior Achievement of Central Indiana hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a Republic Airways and LIFT Academy Hangar in BizTown, a work-readiness interactive experience in Indianapolis for 10,000 central Indiana grade school students who pass through its doors each year.

The Republic Airways and LIFT Academy Hangar will provide students with the opportunity to explore careers options within aviation such as pilot, aviation maintenance technician, flight attendant and flight operations, along with other village businesses that include banking, law enforcement, logistics and more. Part of the hangar exercise is a virtual reality flight simulation experience through which students will have the chance to fly a Diamond Aircraft Industries twin-engine aircraft to experience the sensation of flying.

05 September, 2019

Republic Airways LIFT Academy celebrates one-year anniversary

One year after opening its hangar doors, Republic Airways Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy announces the launch of its second aviation workforce development program. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, LIFT Academy will begin an aviation maintenance technician apprenticeship program later this month in Indianapolis. The registered apprenticeship program is the only one of its kind in Indiana and one of only eight in the United States.


08 August, 2019

Republic Airways celebrates its 45th birthday by greatly expanding its partnership with Delta.


The regional US airline, Republic has confirmed this week that it is greatly expanding its operational partnership with the mega-carrier, Delta Air Lines.  The new agreement will mean a further 30 Embraer 175 E-Jet aircraft will join Republic's fleet which will expand the carrier position as the world’s largest E-Jet operator with over 220 aircraft. The first aircraft is scheduled to be delivered during October 2019 with the last one expected to arrive before the end of July 2020.

Currently, Republic flies around 38 aircraft for Delta and expects the expansion to increase its scheduled daily operations for Delta by more than 75%.  “Our partnership with Delta is a vital part of our business, and we’re excited by the opportunity to expand our relationship with Delta and continue to serve its customers,” said Bryan Bedford, Republic Airways president and chief executive officer. “Over the last several years, our team – flight attendants, mechanics, pilots, dispatchers, associates in every department – has been working hard to position us for growth and to enable us to respond to the needs of our codeshare partners. Their hard work is the reason we can make this announcement today.”

26 September, 2018

Republic Airways reaches agreement with cabin crew union

Republic Airways and Teamsters Local 135 union announced earlier this week that they had reached a tentative agreement on terms of a new five-year contract for the roughly 2,100 Republic Flight Attendants represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (“IBT”).

31 August, 2018

Republic Airways addressing pilot shortage

The first class of future pilots at the Republic Airways Holdings' LIFT Academy will "take off" on Tuesday. LIFT Academy, a U.S.-based aviation training school located at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), launched in May of 2018 and makes aviation training affordable, accessible and attractive. Over 600 applications were received for the first class.

22 August, 2018

Air marshal detained after cabin crew mistake him for a gun carrying passenger

An investigation is underway after it has been confirmed that a US Federal Air Marshal was removed from a Republic flight, operating in the United Express brand on Monday.

The air marshal was apprehended along with another marshal after the flight, UA3531 had landed at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Monday evening after a member of cabin crew mistook him for a gun-carrying passenger.

According to local media, a spokesperson for the airport confirmed the two men were taken to the airport’s police station where they were questioned by the FBI. A spokesperson for the FBI, Cindy Burnham advised that the marshal had been assigned to the flight and was on official duty. 

The Transportation Safety Administration also confirmed the air marshal was on official business but said there were protocols to prevent incidents like this from occurring and an investigation is ongoing. 

The placement of armed air marshals on flights operated by US airlines is commonplace in the USA and whilst the TSA doesn't disclose the exact number of federal air marshals or on which flights they are on. However, it's estimated there are currently 3,400 air marshals, who usually work in pairs on domestic flights and as part of a team of four on international flights. The actual flights they ride on is worked out by a computer programme, which takes into account a number of things, for example, the amount of fuel the aircraft has onboard, if the route overflies a significant area of importance or security concern like a power station, a military base or other government installation. The algorithm also looks at the destination, the origin and other risks factors, such as when a specific threat has either been identified or discovered or made.   

31 May, 2018

Republic Airways Launches Aviation Training Academy in Indianapolis

Republic Airways announced today that it will open Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, a U.S.-based aviation training school. LIFT Academy, which will be located at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), will set a new standard in commercial aviation training, utilizing advanced technology and systems to train future aviators. Republic will leverage its proven history in developing advanced training and safety curriculum to create a direct pipeline of highly skilled commercial pilots for the airline. Republic is opening LIFT Academy to make a career as a commercial pilot more accessible to all by reducing the high cost of flight training, encouraging greater pilot diversity and raising awareness of the need for a greater supply of pilots.

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