Originally Posted by
zondaracer
The last United Express E175s to go to Republic were purchased by United. Republic is now partially owned by United (and Delta, American, Embraer, and GE). SkyWest does operate over 2 dozen aircraft that are owned by the mainline partner (although it is a fraction of their overall fleet).
They were purchased by Republic and ownership was transferred to United in bankruptcy. The 12 newest 175's at Mesa were also ordered by Republic and transferred to United and then finally Mesa and may possibly be coming back to Republic if they ever leave Mesa.
I doubt Republic cares whether we own the plane or United.