Originally Posted by
Jkurtfly
Colgan and Mesaba will merge, but it will take at least two years. All three unions want one senority list and be able to transfer between certificates. Colgan is working on getting our pilots on the street into their classes for now with out giving up senority rights. Just some info from the XJ union call last night. I'm sure more info will be released at the appropriate time. thats all for now.
The transaction is a continuation of a
consolidation trend in the regional sector and positions Pinnacle as a strong player in the field with ultimately an operation for jets and another for turboprops. For now, however, Pinnacle, with about 7,700 employees, will continue to operate three subsidiaries – Pinnacle Airlines Inc, Colgan Air Inc and Mesaba Aviation Inc. The idea is to merge Mesaba and Colgan. Mesaba would be the surviving carrier because it has the infrastructure to support a large turboprop airline, according to Trenary. Colgan also flies for Continental, US Airways and United.
"Over the longer term, we anticipate that we can enhance efficiency and growth opportunities … by reorganising around two operating airlines," said Trenary. "Our intent is to combine the regional jets under Pinnacle Airlines and the turboprops under Mesaba Aviation. However, there are many complex issues to be addressed, and this will take time."
Delta contributes to US regional consolidation - selling Mesaba and Compass | Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation - CAPA