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The merger strengthened service delivery for multiple major U.S. airlines.
Deal Done
Republic and Mesa Successfully Complete a Complex Airline Merger
Deal Done
Republic and Mesa Successfully Complete a Complex Airline Merger
主要联络人
How do you integrate two key players in the regional airline industry following a strategic reverse merger?
As the regional airline industry navigates a significant shift towards consolidation, FTI Capital Advisors proactively brokered merger conversations between Republic Airways and Mesa Airlines, with the aim of creating value for not only the two companies, but the larger codeshare partners they served.
Following nearly two years of negotiations, the strategic reverse merger was announced in April 2025. FTI Consulting’s Transactions team was then retained to lead the integration program and execute a comprehensive Day 1 project plan in a short timeline.
我们的影响力
The deal was finalized in November 2025, solidifying the new group as the second-largest regional airline in the United States and the world’s largest fleet of Embraer 310 E-Jets.
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Through a carefully executed pre-close and Day 1 integration plan, the merged company combined select back office operations and launched support for critical maintenance and supply chain needs.
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Due to the successful integration strategy, Republic and Mesa integrated key corporate functions within 30 days of Close and are well-positioned as they work towards operating under a Single Operating Certificate (“SOC”).
In crisis and transformation,what matters most is what you do next.
我们的角色
End-to-end transaction and integration support
FTI Capital Advisors originated and structured the merger, supporting Mesa by leading complex, multiparty strategic negotiations and advising on transaction design to align operational, financial and strategic objectives across both carriers and their major airline partners.
Our experts performed a rapid assessment of integration program needs for Republic, including level of workstream support, by conducting interviews with key stakeholders at Republic and Mesa.
FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications team designed a communications strategy across multiple stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, media, partners and OEMs.
The team partnered with Republic leadership to design an internally managed post-close integration management office to continue the integration and capitalize on quick-win value capture.
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联络我们
当一切都处于危机之中
富事高咨询 (FTI Consulting) 是全球性的商业咨询机构，致力于服务面临危机和转型的机构。我们的团队由资深专家领导，能够迅速应对复杂情况，提供实际并具建设性的解决方案。
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