Mesa Airlines

Mesa Airlines is a regional airline headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It provides regional air service connecting communities across America by supplying the aircraft, crew, and maintenance operations for the United Express brand, while United Airlines sells the tickets. The company operates a fleet of 60 Embraer 175 aircraft and CRJ-900 regional jets, linking smaller regional airports to major hubs.

Operations run from three hubs: Washington Dulles (IAD), Louisville (SDF), and Houston (IAH). The route network spans the continental United States, with destinations ranging from Havana to Montreal. Alongside flying, Mesa runs in-house aircraft maintenance operations responsible for aircraft upkeep and safety standards; the maintenance team has received the FAA Diamond Award.

Technical work at Mesa Airlines covers aviation operations, aircraft maintenance, sustainable aviation technology, and electric aircraft. The company has made joint investments in sustainable aviation technology through the electric aircraft companies Heart Aerospace and Archer Aviation. The stated emphasis is on safety, excellence in aircraft upkeep, and connecting smaller communities across America.