Regional Airlines Drive U.S. Flight Growth

Cover of RAA annual report.

Cover of RAA annual report.

Credit: RAA
WASHINGTON—U.S. regional airlines drove all growth in scheduled passenger departures during 2025 as operators rebuilt their workforces and returned aircraft to service. However, activity remains well below pre-2020 levels. The Regional Airline Association’s (RAA) 2026 annual report shows regional...
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