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6 days ago
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Expanded Nonstop Daily Flights Create Year-round Access to Travel Between Northwest Florida and New York City
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ('St. Joe') celebrates the announcement of expanded nonstop daily flights between Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) in Panama City, FL and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York City. This announcement comes on the heels of the previously announced seasonal Saturday service offered by Delta Air Lines ('Delta') for Summer 2025. Starting November 6, 2025, this new daily service creates not only a convenient route but also year-round connectivity for travelers from the Northeast to discover the quality of life and attractiveness of Northwest Florida as both a vacation destination and permanent residence. 'This enhanced connectivity between Northwest Florida and a major metropolitan area such as New York City represents a significant step in expanding accessibility and driving sustained growth across our region,' said Jorge Gonzalez, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of St. Joe. 'We are confident that this daily direct flight will generate increased visitation from the Northeast, supporting greater exposure to our hospitality, residential and commercial offerings. This connectivity aligns with our long-term vision to attract a broader audience and convert visitors into residents.' The new year-round route will be operated with an Embraer 175 aircraft, providing passengers with a comfortable and efficient travel experience. 'Partnering with Delta to offer this year-round service will provide our passengers with more convenient travel options and enhance connectivity between New York City and the beautiful beaches of Northwest Florida,' said Parker W. McClellan Jr., A.A.E., Executive Director of ECP. 'This expanded nonstop service announcement is a testament to the growing demand for travel to our region and we look forward to welcoming travelers from the Big Apple.' Summer flights are available for booking now with the seasonal service beginning on June 14, 2025, and will operate once weekly on Saturdays. Additionally, Delta will offer daily service from June 28, 2025 to July 6, 2025, to accommodate travelers for the Fourth of July holiday. The seasonal service flights will run through Labor Day and will be operated on Delta's CRJ-900 aircraft. St. Joe owns, or jointly owns and operates, a portfolio of residential, commercial and hospitality properties throughout Northwest Florida, including 12 hotels across multiple brands, from luxury boutique properties like The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach and Camp Creek ® Inn in Inlet Beach to nationally recognized brands like Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort. For more information about flight schedules and availability, visit To learn more about St. Joe's residential, commercial and hospitality offerings, visit About The St. Joe Company The St. Joe Company ('Company') is a diversified real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. The Company intends to use existing assets for residential, hospitality and commercial ventures and has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements. The Company actively seeks higher and better uses for its real estate assets through a range of development activities. More information about St. Joe can be found on its website at ©2025 The St Joe Company. ' St. Joe ®,' ' JOE ®,' the 'Taking Flight' Design ®, ' St. Joe (and Taking Flight Design) ®,' and ' Camp Creek ®,' are registered service marks of The St. Joe Company.
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6 days ago
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Expanded Nonstop Daily Flights Create Year-round Access to Travel Between Northwest Florida and New York City
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") celebrates the announcement of expanded nonstop daily flights between Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) in Panama City, FL and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York City. This announcement comes on the heels of the previously announced seasonal Saturday service offered by Delta Air Lines ("Delta") for Summer 2025. Starting November 6, 2025, this new daily service creates not only a convenient route but also year-round connectivity for travelers from the Northeast to discover the quality of life and attractiveness of Northwest Florida as both a vacation destination and permanent residence. "This enhanced connectivity between Northwest Florida and a major metropolitan area such as New York City represents a significant step in expanding accessibility and driving sustained growth across our region," said Jorge Gonzalez, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of St. Joe. "We are confident that this daily direct flight will generate increased visitation from the Northeast, supporting greater exposure to our hospitality, residential and commercial offerings. This connectivity aligns with our long-term vision to attract a broader audience and convert visitors into residents." The new year-round route will be operated with an Embraer 175 aircraft, providing passengers with a comfortable and efficient travel experience. "Partnering with Delta to offer this year-round service will provide our passengers with more convenient travel options and enhance connectivity between New York City and the beautiful beaches of Northwest Florida," said Parker W. McClellan Jr., A.A.E., Executive Director of ECP. "This expanded nonstop service announcement is a testament to the growing demand for travel to our region and we look forward to welcoming travelers from the Big Apple." Summer flights are available for booking now with the seasonal service beginning on June 14, 2025, and will operate once weekly on Saturdays. Additionally, Delta will offer daily service from June 28, 2025 to July 6, 2025, to accommodate travelers for the Fourth of July holiday. The seasonal service flights will run through Labor Day and will be operated on Delta's CRJ-900 aircraft. St. Joe owns, or jointly owns and operates, a portfolio of residential, commercial and hospitality properties throughout Northwest Florida, including 12 hotels across multiple brands, from luxury boutique properties like The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach and Camp Creek® Inn in Inlet Beach to nationally recognized brands like Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort. For more information about flight schedules and availability, visit To learn more about St. Joe's residential, commercial and hospitality offerings, visit About The St. Joe Company The St. Joe Company ("Company") is a diversified real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. The Company intends to use existing assets for residential, hospitality and commercial ventures and has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements. The Company actively seeks higher and better uses for its real estate assets through a range of development activities. More information about St. Joe can be found on its website at ©2025 The St Joe Company. "St. Joe®," "JOE®," the "Taking Flight" Design®, "St. Joe (and Taking Flight Design)®," and "Camp Creek®," are registered service marks of The St. Joe Company. View source version on Contacts St. Joe Investor Relations Contact:Marek BakunChief Financial St. Joe Media Relations Contact:Mary Beth LovingoodCorporate Director of Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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20-05-2025
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Mesa Air Group Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
PHOENIX, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) ('Mesa' or the 'Company') today reported second quarter fiscal 2025 financial and operating operating revenues of $94.7 million Pre-tax loss of $62.5 million, net loss of $58.6 million, or $(1.42) per diluted share Adjusted net loss1 of $2.9 million2 excludes a $53.8 million loss related to the impairment and loss on sale of assets Adjusted EBITDAR1 of $9.6 million Operated at a 99.9% controllable completion factor3 Scheduled utilization for the quarter of 9.4 block hours per day Operated our last CRJ-900 flight on February 28, 2025 'In the March 2025 quarter, Mesa posted our sixth straight quarter of positive EBITDA and EBITDAR performance, along with our third consecutive quarter of improving block-hour-per-day utilization, which is expected to be 9.8 in the June 2025 quarter,' said Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa Chairman and CEO. 'Notably, we flew our final CRJ-900 flight during February, culminating a multi-year transition of our operations. Mesa was the worldwide launch customer for the CRJ-900 and flew the first flight in 2003. Our United fleet now consists exclusively of 60 E-175 aircraft, and when combined with Republic Airways' fleet upon the closing of our announced transaction, will create one of the world's leading Embraer operators.' 'We continued to close on sales of surplus CRJ assets and repay debt obligations, and we remain focused on being the strongest possible enterprise by the time of transaction completion,' continued Ornstein. 'I want to thank our people for the dedication they have shown during this process, and we look forward to providing enhanced opportunities for them, as well as for our shareholders, as a result of the transaction.' ____________1 See Reconciliation of GAAP versus non-GAAP Disclosures2 Adjusted net loss primarily excludes a $53.8 million loss related to the impairment and loss on sale of assets3 Excludes cancellations due to weather and air traffic control Mesa Republic Merger Update Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing submitted: May 16, 2025 Merger expected to close prior to calendar year-end 2025, subject to regulatory approvals, including under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, shareholder approvals, and other customary closing conditions Additional details regarding the proposed merger can be found in our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 8, 2025 Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Details Total operating revenues in Q2 2025 were $94.7 million, lower by $36.8 million, or 28.0%, compared to $131.6 million for Q2 2024. Contract revenue was $68.4 million, lower by $45.4 million, or 39.9%, compared to $113.8 million in Q2 2024. These decreases were driven by the reduction in contractual aircraft with United Airlines, Inc. ('United'), and higher deferred revenue. Also, Q2 2024 results included $8.8 million of revenue attributable to higher E-175 block-hour rates retroactively applied to Q1 2024 flying. Pass-through revenue increased by $8.6 million, or 48.2%, driven primarily by higher pass-through maintenance expense. Mesa's Q2 2025 results include, per GAAP, the recognition of $0.7 million of previously deferred revenue, versus the recognition of $7.9 million of previously deferred revenue in Q2 2024. The remaining deferred revenue balance of $14.6 million will be recognized as flights are completed over the remaining term of the United contract. Total operating expenses in Q2 2025 were $152.0 million, an increase of $32.1 million, or 27%, versus Q2 2024. Compared to Q2 2024, the increase primarily reflects net losses on asset sales of $46.2 million. Excluding these items, Q2 2025 operating expenses were $105.8 million, lower by $11.5 million, or 9.8%, compared to $117.3 million in Q2 2024. This decrease primarily reflects flight operations expense that was lower by $13.1 million, or 26.6%, due to fewer contracted aircraft and decreases in pilot training costs, and depreciation and amortization expense that was lower by $3.9 million, or 39.4%, primarily due to the retirement and sale of CRJ aircraft and engines. Mesa's Q2 2025 results reflect a net loss of $58.6 million, or $(1.42) per diluted share, compared to net income of $11.7 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for Q2 2024. Mesa's Q2 2025 adjusted net loss was $2.9 million, or $(0.07) per diluted share, versus adjusted net income of $6.3 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in Q2 2024. Mesa's adjusted EBITDA1 for Q2 2025 was $8.3 million, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $26.8 million for Q2 2024. Adjusted EBITDAR was $9.6 million for Q2 2025, compared to adjusted EBITDAR of $28.2 million for Q2 2024. Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Operating Performance Operationally, the Company reported a controllable completion factor of 99.9% for United during Q2 2025. This is compared to a controllable completion factor of 99.9% for United during Q2 2024. Controllable completion factor excludes cancellations due to weather and air traffic control. For Q2 2025, the Company operated 60 large (70/76 seats) jets under its CPA with United, comprising 57 E-175s and three CRJ-900s. As of March 31, 2025, Mesa was flying a fleet of 60 E-175s and had wound down CRJ-900 flying. Balance Sheet and Liquidity Mesa ended the March 2025 quarter with $54.1 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had $131.7 million in total debt, secured primarily with aircraft and engines, compared to a balance of $400.1 million as of March 31, 2024. During the quarter, the Company paid $25.6 million in debt, comprising of payments related to CRJ asset sale transactions and scheduled obligations. Based on the most recent appraisal value of spare parts, Mesa had $12.4 million in available credit under its United facility, subject to approval. About Mesa Air Group, Inc. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Air Group, Inc. is the holding company of Mesa Airlines, a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service to 82 cities in 32 states, the District of Columbia, Cuba, and Mexico. As of March 31, 2025, Mesa operated a fleet of 60 aircraft, with approximately 238 daily departures. The Company had approximately 1,650 employees. Mesa operates all its flights as United Express pursuant to the terms of a capacity purchase agreement entered into with United Airlines, Inc. Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This Press Release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as 'anticipate', 'estimate', 'expect', 'project', 'plan', 'intend', 'believe', 'may', 'might', 'will', 'should', 'can have', 'likely' and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations regarding future events, which in turn are based on information currently available to the Company. By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the ability to complete the proposed merger with Republic on the proposed terms or on the anticipated timeline, or at all, including the risks and uncertainties related to securing the necessary stockholder approval and satisfaction of other closing conditions to consummate the proposed transaction, the Company's ability to respond in a timely and satisfactory matter to the inquiries by Nasdaq, the Company's ability to regain compliance with Listing Rule, the Company's ability to become current with its reports with the SEC, and the risk that the completion and filing of the Form 10-Q will take longer than expected. For additional information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Company's filings with the SEC, including the risk factors contained in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's other subsequent filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable laws. Contact:Mesa Air Group, Investor AIR GROUP, Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)(In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three months ended March 31, Six months ended March 31, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Operating revenues: Contract revenue $ 68,423 $ 113,820 $ 149,101 $ 214,920 Pass-through and other revenue 26,324 17,762 48,879 35,439 Total operating revenues 94,747 131,582 197,980 250,359 Operating expenses: Flight operations 36,197 49,329 71,470 101,147 Maintenance 43,539 44,272 90,066 92,899 Aircraft rent 1,324 1,408 2,940 2,612 General and administrative 11,484 11,133 21,003 23,142 Depreciation and amortization 5,955 9,823 13,934 23,116 Asset impairment 46,173 2,659 111,838 43,043 Loss on sale of assets 7,706 — 54,397 — (Gain) on extinguishment of debt — — — (2,954 ) Other operating expenses (379 ) 1,315 381 4,159 Total operating expenses 151,999 119,939 366,029 287,164 Operating income (loss) (57,252 ) 11,643 (168,049 ) (36,805 ) Other income (expense), net: Interest expense (5,334 ) (10,640 ) (12,398 ) (21,800 ) Interest income 24 14 41 28 Gain on investments — 7,230 — 7,230 Unrealized loss on investments, net (11 ) (6,499 ) (53 ) (4,048 ) Gain on debt forgiveness — 10,500 4,500 10,500 Other income, net 79 (516 ) (2,820 ) (359 ) Total other income (expense), net (5,242 ) 89 (10,730 ) (8,449 ) Income (loss) before taxes (62,494 ) 11,732 (178,779 ) (45,254 ) Income tax expense (benefit) (3,863 ) 72 (5,591 ) 936 Net income (loss) $ (58,631 ) $ 11,660 $ (173,188 ) $ (46,190 ) Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders Basic $ (1.42 ) $ 0.28 $ (4.19 ) $ (1.13 ) Diluted $ (1.42 ) $ 0.28 $ (4.19 ) $ (1.13 ) Weighted-average common shares outstanding Basic 41,334 41,068 41,333 41,004 Diluted 41,334 41,068 41,333 41,004 MESA AIR GROUP, Balance Sheets(In thousands) (Unaudited) March 31,2025 September 30,2024 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 54,116 $ 15,621 Restricted cash 3,043 3,009 Receivables, net 14,674 5,263 Expendable parts and supplies, net 13,649 28,272 Assets held for sale 75,812 5,741 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,283 3,371 Total current assets 163,577 61,277 Property and equipment, net 36,846 426,351 Lease and equipment deposits 583 1,289 Operating lease right-of-use assets 7,050 7,231 Deferred heavy maintenance, net — 6,396 Assets held for sale — 86,605 Other assets 6,896 7,709 TOTAL ASSETS $ 214,952 $ 596,858 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases $ 98,603 $ 50,455 Current portion of deferred revenue 5,381 3,932 Current maturities of operating leases 1,535 1,681 Accounts payable 55,972 72,096 Accrued compensation 11,498 12,797 Customer deposits 849 1,189 Other accrued expenses 28,199 32,308 Total current liabilities 202,037 174,458 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES: Long-term debt and finance leases, excluding current portion 31,652 259,816 Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 6,890 6,863 Deferred credits — 3,020 Deferred income taxes 596 8,173 Deferred revenue, net of current portion 9,209 5,707 Other noncurrent liabilities 26,973 28,579 Total noncurrent liabilities 75,320 312,158 Total liabilities 277,357 486,616 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock of no par value and additional paid-in capital, 125,000,000 shares authorized; 41,334,433 (2025) and 41,331,719 (2024) shares issued and outstanding, 4,899,497 (2025) and 4,899,497 (2024) warrants issued and outstanding 272,918 272,376 Accumulated deficit (335,323 ) (162,134 ) Total stockholders' equity (62,405 ) 110,242 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 214,952 $ 596,858 MESA AIR GROUP, Highlights(Unaudited) Three months ended March 31, 2025 2024 Change Available seat miles (thousands) 890,987 961,761 (11.3 )% Block hours 39,517 43,270 (12.7 )% Average stage length (miles) 600 544 6.5 % Departures 19,894 23,691 (17.4 )% Passengers 1,174,960 1,422,702 63.3 % Controllable completion factor* United 99.88 % 99.85 % 0.0 % Total completion factor** United 97.02 % 97.15 % (0.1 )% *Controllable completion factor excludes cancellations due to weather and air traffic control**Total completion factor includes all cancellations Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures Although these financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"), certain non-GAAP financial measures may provide investors with useful information regarding the underlying business trends and performance of Mesa's ongoing operations and may be useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations. The tables below reflect supplemental financial data and reconciliations to GAAP financial statements for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024. Readers should consider these non-GAAP measures in addition to, not a substitute for, financial reporting measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude some, but not all items that may affect the Company's net income or loss. Additionally, these calculations may not be comparable with similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliation of GAAP versus non-GAAP Disclosures(In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Income (Loss) Before Taxes Income Tax (Expense)Benefit Net Income (Loss) Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share Income(Loss)Before Taxes Income Tax (Expense)Benefit Net Income(Loss) Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share GAAP income (loss) $ (62,494 ) $ 3,863 $ (58,631 ) $ (1.42 ) $ 11,732 $ (72 ) $ 11,660 $ 0.28 Adjustments(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9) 59,550 (3,681 ) 55,869 $ 1.35 (5,423 ) 33 (5,390 ) $ (0.13 ) Adjusted income (loss) (2,944 ) 182 (2,762 ) $ (0.07 ) 6,309 (39 ) 6,270 $ 0.15 Interest expense 5,334 10,640 Interest income (24 ) (14 ) Depreciation and amortization 5,955 9,823 Adjusted EBITDA 8,321 26,758 Aircraft rent 1,324 1,408 Adjusted EBITDAR $ 9,645 $ 28,166 (1) $10.5 million gain on debt forgiveness during the three months ended March 31, 2024. (2) $6.5 million loss resulting from changes in the fair value of the Company's investments in equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2024. (3) $7.2 million gain on the transfer of investments in equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2024. (4) $0.9 million loss for early payment fees on the retirement of debt during the three months ended March 31, 2024. (5) $46.2 million and $2.7 million impairment loss related to held for sale assets during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively. (6) $1.3 million and $1.2 million loss on deferred financing costs related to the retirement of debts during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 respectively.(7) $3.6 million and $1.2 million in third party costs associated with significant, non-recurring transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively.(8) $7.7 million net loss and $0.2 million gain on the sale of assets during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively.(9) $0.7 million in miscellaneous costs associated with the sale of assets during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 Income (Loss) Before Taxes Income Tax (Expense)Benefit Net Income (Loss) Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share Income(Loss)Before Taxes Income Tax (Expense)Benefit Net Income(Loss) Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share GAAP income (loss) $ (178,779 ) $ 5,591 $ (173,188 ) $ (4.19 ) $ (45,254 ) $ (936 ) $ (46,190 ) $ (1.13 ) Adjustments(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12) 171,816 (5,373 ) 166,433 $ 4.03 32,217 666 32,883 $ 0.80 Adjusted income (loss) (6,963 ) 218 (6,745 ) $ (0.16 ) (13,037 ) (270 ) (13,307 ) $ (0.32 ) Interest expense 12,398 21,800 Interest income (41 ) (28 ) Depreciation and amortization 13,934 23,116 Adjusted EBITDA 19,328 31,851 Aircraft rent 2,940 2,612 Adjusted EBITDAR $ 22,268 $ 34,463 (1) $3.0 million gain on extinguishment of debt the six months ended March 31, 2024. (2) $7.2 million gain on the transfer of investments in equity securities during the six months ended March 31, 2024. (3) $0.9 million loss for early payment fees on the retirement of debt during the six months ended March 31, 2024.(4) $4.5 million and $10.5 million gain on debt forgiveness during the six months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively. (5) $0.1 million and $4.0 million loss resulting from changes in the fair value of the Company's investments in equity securities during the six months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively. (6) $51.1 million and $43.0 million impairment loss related to held for sale assets during the six months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively.(7) $2.0 million and $1.3 million loss on deferred financing costs related to the retirement of debts during the six months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 respectively.(8) $4.3 million and $3.2 million in third party costs associated with significant, non-recurring transactions during the six months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively.(9) $54.4 million and $0.2 million net loss on the sale of assets during the six months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively.(10) $0.7 million in miscellaneous costs associated with the sale of assets during the six months ended March 31, 2025.(11) $2.9 million loss on the write off of interest related to the sale of aircraft during the six months ended March 31, 2025.(12) $60.7 million impairment loss related to the write down of net book value of certain aircraft during the six months ended March 31, 2025. 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Yahoo
30-04-2025
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JFK flight makes emergency landing at CVG
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — No injuries were reported after an in-flight emergency occurred on a regularly scheduled Delta flight to Cincinnati. According to Delta, Endeavor Air was operating Delta Connection flight 4985 through a CRJ-900 from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on April 30. The plane was already en-route to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron Kentucky, when the smoke alarm in the lavatory was activated towards the latter part of the flight. Upon the alarm, the emergency was initiated for air traffic control to provide priority handling for the incoming flight. At the time of the reported incident, 64 customers, two pilots and two flight attendants were aboard the aircraft. Individuals on board were deplaned and taken by bus to the terminal. 'Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people,' said Delta. 'We thank our customers for their cooperation and apologize for the experience.' Delta said initial indicators did not indicate any smoke. When reached out to CVG for information, we received the following statement: 'Airport emergency and operations crews responded to a reported incident on an inbound aircraft,' said a CVG spokesperson. 'No impact on operations.' An apology will be provided to customers by company representatives, according to Delta. Both Delta and Endeavor are working alongside aviation authorities to find out what occurred. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-04-2025
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Passengers evacuated after Delta Air Lines flight catches fire at Orlando airport
ORLANDO, Fla. – A fire onboard a Delta Air Lines flight preparing for departure at Orlando International Airport prompted the evacuation of the aircraft, according to federal and local officials. The Delta flight 1213 from Orlando to Atlanta experienced an engine fire while on the ramp preparing for departure. Delta Air Lines said the flight crew evacuated 282 passengers from the Airbus A330 using the emergency slides when they saw flames in the tailpipe of one of the aircraft's two engines. Orlando International Airport's aircraft rescue and fire team responded to put out the flames, according to the airport. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that the fire happened when the plane was pushing back from the gate for departure. A Delta maintenance team will examine the aircraft. A new plane is being brought in to transport the passengers to their final destinations. "We appreciate our customers' cooperation and apologize for the experience. Nothing is more important than safety and Delta teams will work to get our customers to their final destinations as soon as possible," Delta Air Lines said in a statement. The FAA is investigating the incident. The fire comes after another notable Delta Air Lines incident in February when a CRJ-900 aircraft crash-landed in Toronto. The flight from Minnesota flipped over on the runway and caught on fire, injuring 18 on board, including three critically. This is a developing story. Refresh this page and check the FOX Weather app for updates. Original article source: Passengers evacuated after Delta Air Lines flight catches fire at Orlando airport
