News Articles - Jonathan Ornstein (Archive:1991-2008)

• 1991
   Rocky Mountain News  Nov 15, 1991 - "Personally I'd rather operate in Centennial (Airport in Arapahoe County) and bus people over," said Jonathan Ornstein, vice president for planning...
• 1992
   FresnoBee  Sep 28, 1992 - But Jonathan Ornstein, the 35-year-old new president of Fresno-based WestAir, says he is not content to stop there. He said costs have to be cut further, ...
• 1996
   Business & Management Practices  Apr 1996 - When Virgin Group took over Brussels-based Eurobelgian Airlines in April, 1996, rebranding what once was mainly a charter carrier into Virgin Express, the guys installed as president/CEO and chief financial officer from day one of the acquisition were ex ...
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   B NET  May 28, 1996--Jonathan Ornstein, Virgin Express Chief Executive was awarded the regional airline industry's highest honor, 1995 Regional Airline Executive of the Year...
• 1997
   Philadelphia Inquirer  Apr 7, 1997 - At Frankfurt, even with Delta Air Lines pulling down a lot of its service there [in the last year], they say there are no slots,'' said Jonathan Ornstein, chief executive of Virgin Express and a former president of Continental Airlines' commuter-service division. ...
• 1998
   Trends.be  Feb 12, 1998 - Vorige week bevestigde Jonathan Ornstein, CEO en voorzitter van Virgin Express, aan Trends dat zijn interessesfeer verder rijkt dan Zaventem en Europa (zie Trends, 5 februari 1998). Volgens insiders had Ornstein zijn oog laten vallen op Mesa Air Group. ...
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   PRNewswire  Mar 26, 1998 - For more information, contact Jonathan Ornstein at 011-322 752 0520, Jim Swigart at 011-322 752 0518, or visit us at http://www.virgin-exp.com. Virgin Express Holdings plc Unaudited Results for the Three Months and Year Ended 31 December 1996 and 1997 (BEF MM, except per Proforma (A) ...
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   The New York Times  Mar 27, 1998 - Mesa Air Group Inc. named a former airline executive, Jonathan Ornstein, to succeed its founder, Larry Risley, as chief executive on May 1. Mr. Ornstein...
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   Rocky Mountain News a  Apr 4, 1998 - It's not going to be easy to fix Mesa, but it's definitely fixable,'' said Jonathan Ornstein. ``We have to restore confidence among our passengers, our partners, the Federal Aviation Administration and our people.'' Ornstein said ...
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   Trends.be  Apr 4, 1998 - It's not going to be easy to fix Mesa, but it's definitely fixable,'' said Jonathan Ornstein. ``We have to restore confidence among our passengers, our partners, the Federal Aviation Administration and our people.'' Ornstein said ...
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   Trends.be  Apr 16, 1998 - die Jonathan Ornstein opvolgt als gedelegeerd bestuurder van Virgin Express, gaat een personage schuil dat z'n doorgedreven politiek stoelt op ...
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   PRNewswire  May 1998 - "Last year's results included United Express operations in Denver and the West Coast which were discontinued in May of 1998...
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   Air Transport World  May 1, 1998 - For Regional airline wunderkind Jonathan Ornstein, who took over as president and CEO of Mesa Air Group on...
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   Air Transport World  May 13, 1998 - FARMINGTON -- Mesa Air Group is leaning toward leaving its birthplace in Farmington for both financial and logistical reasons, new CEO Jonathan Ornstein said...
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   Air Transport World  Jul 24, 1998 - Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa Air Group's new chief executive officer, said business has been "incredibly successful" in cities where America West ...
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   PRNewswire  Oct 22, 1998 - It is clear that he has made it the number one issue for the State of West Virginia," said Jonathan Ornstein., CEO of Mesa Air Group. Mr. Ornstein further stated...
• 1999
   Jane’s Transport Finance  May 27, 1999 - Jonathan Ornstein's restructuring of Mesa Air Group probably will succeed, but not without problems. Ornstein, also...
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   The New York Times  Jun 11, 1999 - MESA AIR GROUP, New York, named Jonathan Ornstein chairman, succeeding Paul Madden, who will become vice chairman. Mr. Ornstein was president and chief executive...
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   The New York Times  Jun 11, 1999 - MESA AIR GROUP, New York, named Jonathan Ornstein chairman, succeeding Paul Madden, who will become vice chairman. Mr. Ornstein was president and chief executive...
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   Forbes  August 09, 1999 - It was sinking when he took over in May 1998, but it's profitable now, on annual revenue of about $380 million...
• 2000
   PR Newswire  Jun 22, 2000 - He has developed his skills as a leader and friend to the people who work with him," said Jonathan Ornstein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mesa Air Group...
• 2001
   The Wichita Eagle  Apr 6, 2001 - Jonathan Ornstein said Thursday that a state airfare aid plan would drive Air Midwest from Wichita...
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   CS Monitor  Aug 21, 2001 - "It's really a disaster out there," says Jonathan Ornstein, CEO of Mesa Airlines and head of the Regional Airline Partnership based in Phoenix, an airline advocacy group...
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   The New York Times  Sep 18, 2001 - In another sort of cost-cutting move, Jonathan Ornstein, chief executive of the Mesa Air Group, and Michael Lotz, its president, agreed to reduce their salaries by half...
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   Chief Executive  Dec 01, 2001 - What’s more, the isolated CEO pay cuts in the airline industry—Mesa Air Group Chairman and CEO Jonathan Ornstein took a 50 percent pay cut...
• 2002
   The America's Intelligence Wire  Nov 25, 2002 - JONATHAN ORNSTEIN: Well, at CCAIR, I think there's approximately about 120 pilots. And, you know, let's not forget, there are also another ...
• 2003
    The America's Intelligence Wire Feb 13, 2003 - A. (Jonathan Ornstein) That's actually true. I don't think any one is going to get replaced. Maybe some of these contracts that may be ... A. (Jonathan Ornstein) At this point of time...
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   The America's Intelligence Wire Oct 7, 2003 - JONATHAN ORNSTEIN: That would certainly be one way that we could. I will tell you that what we're finding is that, the more we look at the company...
• 2004
   The America's Intelligence Wire Jan 27, 2004 - JONATHAN ORNSTEIN: Yes. No, let me tell you. First off, these seven are in fact aircraft that were leased. Beech was able to convince Mesa awhile...
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   East Valley Tribune July 04, 2004 - JWhen Jonathan Ornstein climbs stairs, he’s in an awful hurry. On the basketball court, he’s hardworking but less talented than most....
• 2005
   East Valley Tribune Sep 24, 2005 - "While Mesa is new to Hawaii, we have contemplated interisland service as far back as 1990," said Jonathan Ornstein, chairman and CEO ...
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   Regional Aviation News Oct 31, 2005 - Editor's note: Mesa Air Group CEO Jonathan Ornstein recently spoke with Regional Aviation News about his strategy for forming a new carrier in Hawaii...
• 2006
   TheStreet.com Feb 28, 2006 - "Everyone is scratching their heads about the Mesa thing, but most of us learned long ago, never underestimate Jonathan Ornstein...
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   TheStreet.com Apr 21, 2006 - CEO Jonathan Ornstein, who's been at the helm since 1998, believes there will always be a market for regionals to operate connecting jets under ...
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   Air Transport World Jun 1, 2006 - One thing that can be said about Mesa Air Group Chairman and CEO Jonathan Ornstein is that he loves a challenge. Whether on the basketball court or in the boardroom...
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   Star Bulletin Jul 15, 2006 - Mesa Chairman and Chief Executive Jonathan Ornstein discloses that he plans to order eight to 12 larger planes for the Hawaii market that could be delivered as early as next year..
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   Pacific Business News September 27, 2006 - The interisland fare war has all the participants hemorrhaging cash, but the man who started it, Jonathan Ornstein, says he is not to blame...
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   The Associated Press Dec 3, 2006 - Mesa Air Group CEO Jonathan Ornstein entered Hawaiian inter-island airline competition against Aloha and Hawaiian. Fares that ran $100 are now as low as $29...
• 2007
   Star Bulletin Aug 2, 2007 - Jonathan Ornstein, chairman and chief executive of Mesa, said more than 80 percent of go!'s seats were filled last month during a period in which the carrier took the airfare war...
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   PR Newswire Aug 2, 2007 - Jonathan Ornstein, chairman and chief executive of Mesa, said more than 80 percent of go!'s seats were filled last month during a period in which the carrier took the airfare war...
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   Flight Global Oct 23, 2007 - Jonathan Ornstein is not afraid to experiment. The outspoken chief executive of Mesa Air Group has been doing bold things since he rejoined the Arizona-based regional carrier in 1998 after a stint in Belgium...
• 2008
   TheStreet.com Feb 28, 2006 - "Everyone is scratching their heads about the Mesa thing, but most of us learned long ago, never underestimate Jonathan Ornstein...
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   AzCentral Apr. 9, 2008 - Mesa Air Group has long been Phoenix's under-the-radar airline, quietly flying short hops for US Airways and other major carriers on its way to $1 billion in annual sales...
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   Reuters May 29, 2008 - Mesa Air Group wins injunction in legal fight with Delta ...
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   Pacific Business News November 17, 2008 - As CEO Jonathan Ornstein says, “We are extremely pleased to resolve all claims put forward in this litigation and look forward to re-branding service under ...
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   Honolulu AQdvertiser Dec 1, 2008 - Aloha Airlines may grace Hawai'i's skies again, though this time the name would be used by the bankrupt carrier's nemesis, the owner of go! airline...


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   SmarTrend(R) News Watch July 2, 2009 - Mesa Air Group (NASDAQ:MESA) announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling that prevents Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) from terminating the Freedom Airlines' Delta Connection agreement ...


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