{"id":39526,"date":"2023-07-21T19:08:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T13:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=39526"},"modified":"2023-07-21T19:08:55","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T13:38:55","slug":"defunct-us-expressjet-plans-the-restart-with-one-boeing-777","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/21\/defunct-us-expressjet-plans-the-restart-with-one-boeing-777\/","title":{"rendered":"Defunct US ExpressJet Plans the Restart with One Boeing 777"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GEORGIA-<\/strong> In a bid to relaunch its operations, defunct US regional airline ExpressJet (EV) is considering a restart as a charter carrier, with plans to utilize a single Boeing<\/a> 777 for its initial operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The potential rebirth of ExpressJet comes under the new ownership of Vandi and Sami Cooyar, who currently own Reno-based lessor Logistic Air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ExpressJet Plans Restart with Boeing 777<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a letter dated 17th July to the US Department of Transportation’s (DoT) Air Carrier Fitness Division, the Cooyars outline their vision to resurrect the former regional airline as a charter carrier, leveraging its existing operating certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To facilitate this transformation, the Cooyars have submitted a request for a 90-day extension to submit a notice of intent to resume operations with ExpressJet’s current certificate, which is set to expire next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previously, ExpressJet held a significant position as one of the USA’s largest regional carriers. It operated an extensive fleet of over 450 aircraft on behalf of major partners Delta Air Lines (DL)<\/a> and United Airlines (UA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the COVID-19 pandemic dealt a severe blow to air travel. Further forcing ExpressJet to suspend its operations in September 2020 after United terminated its contract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This led to the company’s bankruptcy and eventual sale to Polaris 8, a subsidiary of Logistic Air, which now holds the reins of the former carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ExpressJet will rely on a leased Boeing 777-200ER registered under N771LG for its planned charter operations. This 20-year-old widebody jet, which began its journey with Japan Airlines (JL)<\/a> in July 2003, can accommodate 236 passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: ExpressJet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aha Interlude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before this potential revival, ExpressJet briefly resurfaced in October 2021 under the name Aha, headquartered in Reno, Nevada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, due to challenges related to high fuel prices, reduced revenue, and pandemic-induced setbacks, Aha filed for bankruptcy a year after its launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its sights firmly set on charting a new course, the revived ExpressJet states that it is “well capitalized.” Subsequently, confident in its ability to cover the estimated $2 million cost of resuming certificated operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: ExpressJet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Awaiting Details of the Grand Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the Cooyars have provided a glimpse into their ambitious proposal in the DoT filing, further details of ExpressJet’s business plan will be presented in their forthcoming application to resume operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As ExpressJet plans to soar once again, aviation enthusiasts and industry observers eagerly await the unfolding of this chapter in the carrier’s history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The journey toward redemption and rejuvenation has begun, and only time will tell if the Boeing 777 will be the vessel to propel ExpressJet to new heights as a charter carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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