Republic Airways, founded in 1974, operates as one of North America's largest regional airlines. The company provides scheduled passenger service through partnerships with major carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, its network spans over 100 cities across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico, operating from 12 bases with a concentration in the eastern United States.
The airline operates a fleet of more than 300 Embraer 170/175 aircraft, making it the world's largest operator of this aircraft type. Its operations include over 1,300 daily flights, transporting more than 25 million passengers annually. In 2025, Republic Airways completed a merger with Mesa Airlines.
Beyond its core passenger service, the company invests in workforce development through LIFT Academy, its proprietary flight school. Technical domains include aviation, flight operations, and fleet management.
