Republic Airways Holdings

ONEOK Announces Board of Directors Changes

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Monday, September 25, 2023

TULSA, Okla., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) elected Lori A. Gobillot and Wayne T. Smith as directors to the board, effective September 25, 2023.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) elected Lori A. Gobillot and Wayne T. Smith as directors to the board, effective September 25, 2023.
  • Gobillot, 62, will join the ONEOK board from the Magellan Midstream Partners board of directors where she has served as an independent director since 2016.
  • Gobillot currently serves on the board of directors of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc., since 2017, where she is chair of the compensation committee.
  • "ONEOK's Board is pleased to welcome both Lori and Wayne," said Julie H. Edwards, ONEOK board chair.

Republic Airways Inks Collegiate Pilot Pathway Partnership to Further Build Unique Workforce Development Programs

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

b'Earlier this week, Republic Airways added another collegiate partner to their list of nearly 50 university and flight school partnerships across the country that establish a direct pathway for students to becoming a pilot with the airline.

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  • b'Earlier this week, Republic Airways added another collegiate partner to their list of nearly 50 university and flight school partnerships across the country that establish a direct pathway for students to becoming a pilot with the airline.
  • Republic Airways was one of the first U.S. airlines to create collegiate pathway partnerships in 2016.
  • Learn more at www.rjet.com .\nIn May 2018, Republic opened the Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, a commercial aviation pilot and maintenance technician training school in Indianapolis.
  • Graduates have a defined pathway to a job as a pilot or aircraft technician at Republic.

Republic Airways Joe Allman Recognized as Top CFO in Indianapolis

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Republic Airways Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joe Allman was named CFO of the Year top honoree for private companies with revenue over $100 million by the Indianapolis Business Journal on Wednesday.

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  • Republic Airways Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joe Allman was named CFO of the Year top honoree for private companies with revenue over $100 million by the Indianapolis Business Journal on Wednesday.
  • Im fortunate to work with talented individuals whose dedication, skill and enthusiasm make my job easier and more enjoyable, Allman said.
  • While Allman has made remarkable business contributions to Republic, his passion to engage with corporate and community responsibility initiatives shines.
  • A veteran and graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, Allman also supports our veterans and active military.

Republic Airways Presents 10th Annual Plane Pull on Saturday, April 18, 2020

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

Republic Airways announced today that its 10th annual Plane Pull will be held Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Republic Airways hangar at Indianapolis International Airport.

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  • Republic Airways announced today that its 10th annual Plane Pull will be held Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Republic Airways hangar at Indianapolis International Airport.
  • Last year, the Plane Pull raised more than $425,000, and nearly $3 million has been raised since 2011.
  • The partnership we have with Republic Airways is an incredible bond, says JLynn Cooper, director of Wish Fund Operations.
  • Republic also will host its annual Plane Pull Gala.

Republic Airways Continues Investments in Workforce Development With Junior Achievement Partnership 

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Republic Airways is the newest thing in town Junior Achievement BizTown, that is.

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  • Republic Airways is the newest thing in town Junior Achievement BizTown, that is.
  • On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, Republic Airways and Junior Achievement of Central Indiana hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a Republic Airways and LIFT Academy Hangar in BizTown, a work-readiness interactive experience in Indianapolis for 10,000 central Indiana grade school students who pass through its doors each year.
  • Koscal was joined at the Oct. 9, 2019, ceremony by Junior Achievement and Republic Airways representatives key in the planning and execution of the career space.
  • Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy is a U.S.-based commercial aviation pilot training school owned and operated by Republic Airways.

Republic Airways LIFT Academy Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With Launch of Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

One year after opening its hangar doors, Republic Airways Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy announces the launch of its second aviation workforce development program.

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  • One year after opening its hangar doors, Republic Airways Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy announces the launch of its second aviation workforce development program.
  • In partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, LIFT Academy will begin an aviation maintenance technician apprenticeship program later this month in Indianapolis.
  • Under the supervision of LIFT Academy and Republic Airways licensed A&P mechanics, apprentices will work nose to tail on LIFT Academy single and multiengine training aircraft, Diamond DA40 and DA42 planes, as well as Republic Airways Embraer 170/175 E-Jets that feature GE CF34-8E jet engines.
  • In May 2018, Republic opened the Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, a commercial aviation pilot training school in Indianapolis.

Republic Airways Nirav Shah Listed Among Top CTOs in Indianapolis

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Republic Airways Vice President of Information Technology Nirav Shah was recognized as one of the top CTOs in the Indianapolis area on Thursday, August 22, by the Indianapolis Business Journal and TechPoint.

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  • Republic Airways Vice President of Information Technology Nirav Shah was recognized as one of the top CTOs in the Indianapolis area on Thursday, August 22, by the Indianapolis Business Journal and TechPoint.
  • Many people take technology in the airlines for granted and dont realize the opportunity we have to be innovative, Shah said.
  • Shah and his team were major players in creating the LIFT Lab, a mobile virtual reality flight experience that gives users the sensation of flying.
  • Republic Airways, based in Indianapolis, operates a fleet of nearly 200 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with about 1,000 daily flights to 100 cities in 40 U.S. states, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America.

Republic Airways Expands Operations With Delta Air Lines

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

In concert with its 45th anniversary this month, Republic announced it is expanding its partnership with Delta Air Lines.

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  • In concert with its 45th anniversary this month, Republic announced it is expanding its partnership with Delta Air Lines.
  • Republic currently operates approximately 38 aircraft for Delta and expects the expansion to increase its scheduled daily operations for Delta by more than 75 percent.
  • Our partnership with Delta is a vital part of our business, and were excited by the opportunity to expand our relationship with Delta and continue to serve its customers, said Bryan Bedford, Republic Airways president and chief executive officer.
  • Republic currently has maintenance operations in Louisville and will add its crew base in December.

Republic Airways addresses pilot shortage and welcomes first aviation training academy class Tuesday

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

LIFT Academy, a U.S.-based aviation training school located at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), launched in May of 2018 and makes aviation training affordable, accessible and attractive.

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  • LIFT Academy, a U.S.-based aviation training school located at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), launched in May of 2018 and makes aviation training affordable, accessible and attractive.
  • LIFT Academy makes a career as a commercial pilot more accessible to all by reducing the cost and structural barriers to entry in aviation.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome our first class to LIFT Academy," said Matt Koscal, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Republic Airways Holdings.
  • Republic Airways officials are available to answers questions regarding the pilot shortage and LIFT Academy.

Embraer and Republic Airways Sign Letter of Intent for Up to 200 E175s

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

"We are pleased to expand our partnership with Republic as one of our largest and most valuable customers," said John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation.

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  • "We are pleased to expand our partnership with Republic as one of our largest and most valuable customers," said John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation.
  • "With a relationship spanning 20 years, we are immensely honored to continue being an integral part of their success as they expand their fleet with additional E175s.
  • "Over the past two decades we have acquired more than 350 jets through our partnership with Embraer," said Bryan Bedford, Republic's President and CEO.
  • Republic Airways and Embraer established their partnership in 1999 when one of its former subsidiaries, Chautauqua Airlines, took delivery of its first ERJ 145 in the livery of US Airways Express.