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Houston, Texas -- The CommuteAir Maintenance Department pleased to announce that Joe Kirby has been promoted to Managing Director of Maintenance Training and Standards.

Cleveland, Ohio, March 21, 2024 — CommuteAir, a leading regional airline, announced it has extended President and CEO Rick Hoefling’s tenure through 2028 in an amended contract approved by its Board of Directors.

LINCOLN, Neb. – CommuteAir, in collaboration with United Airlines and the company’s Board of Directors, is finalizing details for the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility (MRO) at its Lincoln (LNK) maintenance hangar. This milestone development marks a significant stride in the airline's growth trajectory and commitment to fostering economic prosperity in the Lincoln community.

Cleveland, Ohio - At CommuteAir, ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of the fleet is a top priority. As a testament to these efforts, CommuteAir recently received recognition from Embraer as their only ERJ-145 customer currently holding the Platinum level, highlighting the consistency, quality, and content of the data provided.

Houston, Texas – During an all-day summit at CommuteAir’s Houston Training Center, leaders of both organizations discussed shared challenges and best practices with the goal of enhancing safety for both organizations.

Cleveland, Ohio – CommuteAir has promoted Kyle Vasiloff to the position of Vice President – Finance, overseeing the company’s accounting and tax functions, as well as managing financial planning and analysis.

Cleveland, Ohio – CommuteAir, a leading regional airline and operator for the United Express network, has named Robert Emrich vice president of enterprise optimization, overseeing strategic project management and evaluation, resource planning optimization, and network operations, analysis, planning, and integration.

In exchange for a minimum one-year commitment, a tooling allowance of $5,000 will be offered for those starting at Washington Dulles (IAD), Albany, N.Y. (ALB), and Lincoln, Neb. (LNK). New hires will also receive up to $5,000 in relocation reimbursement for all maintenance bases.

Cleveland, Ohio – CommuteAir, a leading regional airline and operator for the United Express network, announced that Dr. Richard (Rick) Zeni has been selected as Chief Technology Officer. Zeni comes to CommuteAir with an extensive background in aviation, technology, and business development, having started his airline career as an Operations Supervisor for Piedmont Airlines in Newark, N.J., in 1981.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – CommuteAir, a leading regional airline and the sole Embraer ERJ145 operator for the United Express network has executed a purchase agreement with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) for an Embraer E170 aircraft.