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Encyclopedia > US Airways Group
US Airways Group Inc.
Type Public (NASDAQLCC)
Founded 1939
Headquarters Tempe, Arizona, USA
Key people Doug Parker (CEO)
Derek Kerr (CFO)
Scott Kirby (President)
Industry Transportation
Products Airline Services
Revenue $11.557 Billion USD (2006)
Net income $304 Million USD (2006)
Employees 37,675 (2007)
Slogan Fly with US.
Website www.usairways.com

US Airways Group Inc. NYSELCC is the Tempe, Arizona-based airline holding company that operates US Airways, US Airways Express and America West Airlines. It also operates additional companies that provide associated services. Interestingly enough, ACE Aviation Holdings, the Canadian parent of Air Canada retains a roughly 6.1% investment stake in the US Airways Group of airlines. When combined, the US Airways Group airlines form the largest low-cost, hub-and-spoke based airline network in the U.S.. The network covers destinations in 47 states, as well as numerous international destinations. Image File history File links US_Airways_Logo. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... NASDAQ in Times Square, New York City. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ... Doug Parker is the current chairman, president and chief executive officer of US Airways. ... Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the job of having the ultimate executive responsibility or authority within an organization or corporation. ... CFO is usually short for Chief Financial Officer, but may also mean: Carrier frequency offset Ceramic fiber optics Chief Fire Officer Chief of Flight Operations Conselho Federal de Odontologia (cfo. ... An Airbus A380 of Emirates Airline An airline provides air transport services for passengers or freight. ... Services are: plural of service Tertiary sector of industry IRC services Web services the name of a first-class cricket team in India This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Look up revenue in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... Net income is equal to the income that a firm has after subtracting costs and expenses from the total revenue. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... This article is about work. ... Look up slogan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), nicknamed the Big Board, is a New York City-based stock exchange. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ... An Airbus A380 of Emirates Airline An airline provides air transport services for passengers or freight. ... A holding company is a company that owns part, all, or a majority of other companies outstanding stock. ... US Airways is an American low-cost airline[1] headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, owned by US Airways Group, Inc. ... US Airways Express is a brand name used by several individually owned airlines or airline holding companies which provide regional airline and commuter service for US Airways. ... America West Airlines (IATA: HP, ICAO: AWE, and Callsign: Cactus), operating as US Airways, is one of the United States ten major airlines. ... ACE Aviation Holdings Inc. ... Air Canada is Canadas largest airline and flag carrier. ... A Cebu Pacific Airbus A319 parked on the apron at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. ... The Spoke-hub distribution paradigm (also known as a hub and spoke model or hub and spoke network) derives its name from a bicycle wheel, which consists of a number of spokes extending outward from a central hub. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...

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Airline Related Subsidiaries

US Airways is an American low-cost airline[1] headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, owned by US Airways Group, Inc. ... US Airways Shuttle is the brand for an hourly service offered by US Airways between Boston, New York, and Washington. ... Piedmont Airlines is a regional airline operating for US Airways Express. ... US Airways Express is a brand name used by several individually owned airlines or airline holding companies which provide regional airline and commuter service for US Airways. ... PSA Airlines (IATA: n/a, ICAO: JIA, and Callsign: Blue Streak) is a regional airline based in Dayton, Ohio that flies under US Airways Express for US Airways. ... US Airways Express is a brand name used by several individually owned airlines or airline holding companies which provide regional airline and commuter service for US Airways. ...

History

Prior to being acquired by America West Holdings Corporation, US Airways Group was based in Arlington County, Virginia. America West Holdings Corporation NYSE: AWA is an Arizona-based company owned by US Airways Group Inc. ... Arlington County is an urban county of about 203,000 residents in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the U.S., directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. [1] Originally part of the District of Columbia, the land now comprising the county was retroceded to Virginia in a July... This article is about the U.S. state. ...


On September 12, 2004, US Airways Group and most of its subsidiaries filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in three years. US Airways Group and the aforementioned subsidiaries, including US Airways, emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the help $125 million equity investment from Air Wisconsin's parent company Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation[1] on September 27, 2005, in connection with the completion of its merger with America West Holdings Corporation. is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Notice of closure stuck on the door of a computer store the day after its parent company, Granville Technology Group Ltd, declared bankruptcy (strictly, put into administration—see text) in the United Kingdom. ... An AWAC Canadair Regional Jet prepares to depart to Madison, Wisconsin from Chicago OHare. ... A holding company is a company that owns enough voting stock in another firm to control management and operations by influencing or electing its board of directors. ... is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


On May 19, 2005, US Airways Group announced that it would merge with Tempe, Arizona-based America West Holdings Corporation, whose strength in the West would complement US Airways' routes in the Northeast, Europe, and the Caribbean. At the time of announcement, plans called for the new entity to retain the US Airways brand, its Dividend Miles frequent flyer program, and participation in the Star Alliance (subject to the approval of partner United Airlines); however, it will be headquartered at America West's corporate offices and America West executives and board members would be in control of the merged company. The merger was completed on September 27, 2005. is the 139th day of the year (140th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... “West Indian” redirects here. ... Membership cards of FFP This article is about airline frequent flyer programs. ... The Star Alliance, launched on May 14, 1997, is the oldest, largest and most awarded airline alliance in the world, with the following points of cooperation among its partner airlines: Frequent flyer program integration allows airline miles to be earned and redeemed on all members of the Alliance at the... is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


In October 2006, US Airways leased new office space in a building across the street from its Corporate Headquarters In Tempe, Arizona to expand and centralize its Corporate operations.


US Airways/Delta proposed merger

On November 15, 2006, US Airways Group announced a proposal to purchase Delta Air Lines for $8.0 billion, half of this amount to be paid in cash with the remainder to be paid in stock. US Airways Group has obtained a firm commitment from Citibank to provide financing for both the cash portion of the merger offer, as well as the required secured loan refinancing at both airlines. The combined airlines would have flown under the Delta Air Lines name. Delta Air Lines repeatedly stated its intentions of exiting bankruptcy as a stand-alone carrier. On December 19, 2006, Delta's Board of Directors officially rejected US Airways offer. The final decision, however, was up to Delta Air Lines creditors as well as a bankruptcy judge as to what would happen. is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... For other uses, see Cash (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Citibank is a major international bank, founded in 1812 as the City Bank of New York. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


Delta employees, represented by the Delta Board Council and the Air Line Pilots Association, organized against what they termed the "hostile takeover" effort by US Airways under the title "Keep Delta My Delta". A rally against the US Airways merger at the Georgia International Convention Center was held December 13, 2006, and attended by nearly 3000 pilots, family members, and other supporters. [1] The Delta Board Council represents the non-contract employees of Delta Air Lines to executive management and the Board of Directors. ... The Air Line Pilots Association, International, is the elected bargaining representative for over 64,000 pilots of 41 U.S. and Canadian airlines. ... The Georgia International Convention Center or GICC, opened in April 2003, and is the second largest convention center in the U.S. state of Georgia: second only to the Georgia World Congress Center. ... is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


On January 10, 2007, US Airways upped their bid for Delta from $8.5 billion to $10.2 billion, and imposed a deadline of February 1 for Delta's creditors committee to move forward with the deal. The move was made, according to US Airways president Scott Kirby, to remove any doubt that the US Airways offer was the best one on the table.[2] is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...


On January 31, 2007, following a decision by the creditors committee to support Delta's standalone reorganization plan, US Airways withdrew its merger offer.[3] is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ...


Destinations

See US Airways destinations for destinations served by US Airways Group's four airline subsidiaries, along with the independent US Airways Express carriers. Below is a list of destinations served by US Airways; US Airways Groups subsidiaries America West Airlines, Piedmont Airlines, and PSA Airlines; and the independent airlines operating as US Airways Express (Air Midwest, Air Wisconsin, Chautauqua Airlines, Colgan Air, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines, and Trans States Airlines. ...


Fleet

US Airways Group fleet

operated by US Airways Group Airlines

US Airways Group Fleet
Aircraft Total Passengers
(First-Envoy*/Economy)
Notes
Airbus A319 93 (39 HP)
(13 orders)
120 (12/108)
124 (12/112)
Passenger layout being reconfigured to 124 (12/112)
Airbus A320-200 75 (55 HP)
(9 orders)
142 (16/126)
150 (12/138)
Passenger layout being reconfigured to 150 (12/138)
Airbus A321-200 28
(15 orders)
169 (26/143)
Airbus A330-200 (10 orders) Entry into service: 2009
Airbus A330-300 9 266 (42/224) Passenger layout being reconfigured to 286 (30/256)
Airbus A350-800 (20 orders)
Boeing 737-300 56 (27 HP) 126 (12/114)
134 (8/126)
Boeing 737-400 40 144 (12/132)
Boeing 757-200 46 (12 HP) 193 (8/185)
190 (14/176)
Boeing 767-200ER 10 203 (24/179)
Canadair Regional CRJ-700 14 70 Under US Airways Group subsidiary PSA Airlines operating certificate.
Canadair Regional CRJ-200 35 50 Under US Airways Group subsidiary PSA Airlines operating certificate.
deHavilland Dash 8-100/200 35 37 Under US Airways Group subsidiary Piedmont Airlines operating certificate.
deHavilland Dash 8-300 11 50 Under US Airways Group subsidiary Piedmont Airlines operating certificate.
Embraer 190 2
(57 orders)
(50 options)
99 (11/88)

The Airbus A320 family of short-to-medium range commercial passenger aircraft are manufactured by Airbus S.A.S.. Family members include the A318, A319, A320, and A321, as well as the ACJ business jet. ... The Airbus A320 family of short-to-medium range commercial passenger aircraft are manufactured by Airbus S.A.S.. Family members include the A318, A319, A320, and A321, as well as the ACJ business jet. ... The Airbus A320 family of short-to-medium range commercial passenger aircraft are manufactured by Airbus S.A.S.. Family members include the A318, A319, A320, and A321, as well as the ACJ business jet. ... The Airbus A330 is a large-capacity, wide-body, medium-to-long-range commercial passenger airliner. ... The Airbus A330 is a large-capacity, wide-body, medium-to-long-range commercial passenger airliner. ... “A350” redirects here. ... The Boeing 737 is the worlds most popular short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body airliner. ... The Boeing 737 is the worlds most popular short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body airliner. ... The Boeing 757 is an American short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... American Airlines Boeing 767-300 at Gatwick Airport, England. ... The Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) is a regional airliner manufactured by Bombardier based on the Canadair Challenger business jet. ... PSA Airlines (IATA: n/a, ICAO: JIA, and Callsign: Blue Streak) is a regional airline based in Dayton, Ohio that flies under US Airways Express for US Airways. ... The Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) is a regional airliner manufactured by Bombardier based on the Canadair Challenger business jet. ... PSA Airlines (IATA: n/a, ICAO: JIA, and Callsign: Blue Streak) is a regional airline based in Dayton, Ohio that flies under US Airways Express for US Airways. ... The de Havilland Canada DHC-8, popularly known as the Dash 8, is a series of twin-engined, medium range, turboprop airliners introduced by de Havilland Canada (DHC) in 1984. ... Piedmont Airlines is a regional airline operating for US Airways Express. ... The de Havilland Canada DHC-8, popularly known as the Dash 8, is a series of twin-engined, medium range, turboprop airliners introduced by de Havilland Canada (DHC) in 1984. ... Piedmont Airlines is a regional airline operating for US Airways Express. ... The EMBRAER 190 initial flight The EMBRAER E-Jets are a series of twin-engine jet airliners, produced in Brazil. ...

None US Airways Group fleet

Operated by other airlines under the US Airways Express brand US Airways Express is a brand name used by several individually owned airlines or airline holding companies which provide regional airline and commuter service for US Airways. ...

Type Seats Number Operated by
Canadair Regional CRJ-900 86 38 Mesa Airlines
Canadair Regional CRJ-200 50 87 Air Wisconsin, Mesa Airlines
deHavilland Dash 8-100/200 37 15 Mesa Airlines
Embraer ERJ-175 86 30 Republic Airlines
Embraer ERJ-170 72 28 Republic Airlines
Embraer ERJ-145 50 22 Chautauqua Airlines, Trans States Airlines
Saab 340B 34 18 Colgan Air
Beechcraft 1900D 19 24 Air Midwest, Colgan Air

The Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) is a regional airliner manufactured by Bombardier based on the Canadair Challenger business jet. ... Mesa Airlines (IATA: YV, ICAO: ASH, and Callsign: Air Shuttle), a subsidiary of Mesa Air Group, is a US airline headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona which operates flights as Air Midwest, United Express and US Airways Express. ... The Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) is a regional airliner manufactured by Bombardier based on the Canadair Challenger business jet. ... An AWAC Canadair Regional Jet prepares to depart to Madison, Wisconsin from Chicago OHare. ... Mesa Airlines (IATA: YV, ICAO: ASH, and Callsign: Air Shuttle), a subsidiary of Mesa Air Group, is a US airline headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona which operates flights as Air Midwest, United Express and US Airways Express. ... The de Havilland Canada DHC-8, popularly known as the Dash 8, is a series of twin-engined, medium range, turboprop airliners introduced by de Havilland Canada (DHC) in 1984. ... Mesa Airlines (IATA: YV, ICAO: ASH, and Callsign: Air Shuttle), a subsidiary of Mesa Air Group, is a US airline headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona which operates flights as Air Midwest, United Express and US Airways Express. ... The EMBRAER 190 initial flight The EMBRAER E-Jets are a series of twin-engine jet airliners, produced in Brazil. ... This article is about the Republic Airlines that is currently operating. ... The EMBRAER 190 initial flight The EMBRAER E-Jets are a series of twin-engine jet airliners, produced in Brazil. ... This article is about the Republic Airlines that is currently operating. ... Embraer 145 of the Brazilian police (Photo: Lindomar Cruz /ABr) Embraer ERJ 135 American Eagle ERJ 140 British Airways Citiexpress (Now BA Connect) ERJ 145 in British Airways utopia livery Pathania Embraer ERJ 145 cockpit Régional ERJ145 operating for Air France bmi regional ERJ 145 The Embraer ERJ 145... Chautauqua Airlines is an airline based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It operates scheduled passenger services on more than 670 flights daily to cities in 30 states, Canada and the Bahamas, through feeder services under the names Delta Connection for Delta Air Lines, AmericanConnection for American Airlines, Continental Express for Continental... Trans States Airlines is a regional airline based in St. ... The Saab 340 is a two-engine turboprop aircraft designed and initially produced by a partnership between Saab and Fairchild in a 65:35 ratio. ... Colgan Air is an American regional airline. ... The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is a 19-passenger, pressurized twin-engine turboprop airplane manufactured by the Beechcraft Division of the Raytheon Company (now Hawker Beechcraft}. It was designed as and is primarily used as a regional airliner. ... 1970s Logo This article is about the regional airline based in Wichita, KS. For the article regarding the renamed Midwest Express, see Midwest Airlines. ... Colgan Air is an American regional airline. ...

Airline Related Businesses Subsidiaries

US Airways Express is a brand name used by several individually owned airlines or airline holding companies which provide regional airline and commuter service for US Airways. ... America West Holdings Corporation NYSE: AWA is an Arizona-based company owned by US Airways Group Inc. ... America West Airlines (IATA: HP, ICAO: AWE, and Callsign: Cactus), operating as US Airways, is one of the United States ten major airlines. ...

Former subsidiaries

  • Allegheny Airlines, Inc. dba US Airways Express, was merged into Piedmont Airlines, Inc., on July 1, 2004
  • US Airways Leasing and Sales, Inc. remarketed aircraft, parts, and equipment, and was merged into US Airways, Inc., on July 1, 2004
  • US Airways Services Corporation, Inc. f/k/a MidAtlantic Airways, Inc., was merged into US Airways, Inc., on July 1, 2004
  • Potomac Air, Inc. dba US Airways Express ceased operations in October 2001
  • Shuttle, Inc. dba US Airways Shuttle, was merged into US Airways, Inc., on July 1, 2000

Allegheny Airlines (IATA: AL, ICAO: ALO, and Callsign: Allegheny) was an airline based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... US Airways Shuttle is the brand for an hourly service offered by US Airways between Boston, New York, and Washington. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...

References

  1. ^ Yee, Daniel. "Delta pilots rally for their airline in face of US Airways bid", Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Associated Press, 2006-12-13. Retrieved on 2007-02-06. 
  2. ^ Hogan, Donna. "US Airways ups the ante to woo Delta creditors", East Valley Tribune, 2007-01-11. Retrieved on 2007-02-06. 
  3. ^ Gilbertson, Dawn. "US Airways' hopes dashed", The Arizona Republic, 2007-02-01. Retrieved on 2007-02-06. 

The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer is a Knight Ridder newspaper in Columbus, Georgia. ... The Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency, the worlds largest such organization. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The East Valley Tribune is a daily newspaper serving the East Valley region of metropolitan Phoenix, including cities of Mesa, Arizona, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale and surrounding areas in Arizonas Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as The Valley of the Sun or simply The Valley. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... is the 11th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Arizona Republic is a newspaper published in Phoenix, Arizona. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Piedmont Airlines • PSA Airlines • US Airways  Piedmont Airlines is a regional airline operating for US Airways Express. ... PSA Airlines (IATA: n/a, ICAO: JIA, and Callsign: Blue Streak) is a regional airline based in Dayton, Ohio that flies under US Airways Express for US Airways. ... US Airways is an American low-cost airline[1] headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, owned by US Airways Group, Inc. ...


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