\\DC - 023866/000002 - 6396955 v2 BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Application of MESA AIRLINES, INC. for exemptions under 49 U.S.C. § 40109 (Phoenix - Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico) (Phoenix - Puerto Vallarta/San Jose del Cabo, Mexico) (Phoenix - Mazatlan, Mexico) (Phoenix - Guadalajara, Mexico) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Docket DOT-OST-2009-0109 Docket DOT-OST-2009-0212 Docket DOT-OST-2003-16529 Docket DOT-OST-2004-19546

APPLICATION OF MESA AIRLINES, INC. FOR RENEWAL OF EXEMPTION AUTHORITIES

Communications with respect to this document should be addressed to: Brian Gillman Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Mesa Air Group, Inc. 410 North 44th Street, Suite 700 Phoenix, AZ 85008 TEL: 602-685-4000 FAX: 602-685-4350 Robert E. Cohn Patrick R. Rizzi HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP Columbia Square 555 Thirteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 TEL: 202-637-4999/-5659 robert.cohn@hoganlovells.com patrick.rizzi@hoganlovells.com Counsel for MESA AIRLINES, INC. February 3, 2015\\DC - 023866/000002 - 6396955 v2 BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Application of MESA AIRLINES, INC. for an exemption under 49 U.S.C. § 40109 (Phoenix - Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico) (Phoenix - Puerto Vallarta/San Jose del Cabo, Mexico) (Phoenix - Mazatlan, Mexico) (Phoenix - Guadalajara, Mexico) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Docket DOT-OST-2009-0109 Docket DOT-OST-2009-0212 Docket DOT-OST-2003-16529 Docket DOT-OST-2004-19546

February 3, 2015 APPLICATION OF MESA AIRLINES, INC.

FOR RENEWAL OF EXEMPTION AUTHORITIES Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 40109 and Subpart C of the Department’s Rules of Practice (14 C.F.R. Part 302), Mesa Airlines, Inc. (“Mesa”) applies for renewal of its exemption authorities to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Phoenix, Arizona (“PHX”), on the one hand, and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (“ZIH”), Puerto Vallarta (“PVR”), San Jose del Cabo (“SJD”), Mazatlan (“MZT”), and Guadalajara (“GDL”), Mexico, on the other hand. Mesa intends to continue operating service on these routes under the “US Airways Express” brand name. In support of this Application to renew its exemption authorities, Mesa respectfully states as follows: 1. Mesa is a Nevada corporation with its principal office at 410 North
44th Street, Suite 700, Phoenix, Arizona, 85008.Application of Mesa Airlines, Inc. for Renewal of Exemption Authorities Page 2

\\DC - 023866/000002 - 6396955 v2 2. Mesa is a citizen of the United States within the meaning of 49 U.S.C. § 40102(a)(15) and is fit, willing, and able to continue providing the services contemplated by this renewal Application. Mesa holds various certificates of public convenience and exemption authorities (including exemption authority to serve certain points in Mexico). See, e.g. , Notice of Action Taken, dated October 24, 2014 (DFW-BJX/QRO) (Docket DOT-OST-2014-0179). Pursuant to Rule 24 of the Department’s Rules of Practice, Mesa requests that the Department take official notice of all information previously filed to establish its fitness.3. By Notice of Action Taken, dated April 8, 2013, in Docket DOTOST-2009-0109, the Department renewed Mesa’s exemption authority for two years to provide scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Phoenix and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo.4. By Notice of Action Taken, dated June 21, 2013, in Docket DOTOST-2009-0212, the Department renewed Mesa’s exemption authority for two years to provide scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Phoenix, on the one hand, and Puerto Vallarta and San Jose del Cabo, on the other hand.5. By Notice of Action Taken, dated July 26, 2013, in Dockets DOTOST-2003-16529 and DOT-OST-2004-19546, respectively, the Department renewed Mesa’s exemption authority for two years to provide scheduled foreignApplication of Mesa Airlines, Inc. for Renewal of Exemption Authorities Page 3

\\DC - 023866/000002 - 6396955 v2 air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Phoenix and Mazatlan, and between Phoenix and Guadalajara. 6. Mesa operates scheduled air service in the PHX-ZIH, PHX-PVR, PHX-SJD, PHX-MZT, and PHX-GDL markets using regional jet aircraft as a “US Airways Express” carrier. Renewal of Mesa’s exemption authorities will enable Mesa to continue to offer public interest benefits by providing substantial competition to other carriers offering trans-border U.S.–Mexico services, as well as supporting commerce and enhancing travel options to the public. 7. In addition, co-extensive renewal of the PHX-Mexico exemption authorities in these dockets would enhance administrative efficiency. 8. Renewal of these exemption authorities would also be consistent with the U.S.–Mexico aviation agreement, as the Department has determined in issuing and previously renewing its PHX-ZIH, PHX-PVR, PHX-SJD, PHX-MZT, and PHX-GDL authorities. See, e.g. , Notices of Action Taken, dated April 8,2013 (Docket DOT-OST-2009-0109), dated June 21, 2013 (Docket DOT-OST2009-0212), dated July 26, 2013 (Dockets DOT-OST-2003-16529 and DOTOST-2004-19546). 9. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 377.10, Mesa intends to rely on the automatic extension provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. § 558(c), implemented by Part 377, to continue in effect its current exemption authorities pending a final determination on this renewal application. The PHX-Application of Mesa Airlines, Inc. for Renewal of Exemption Authorities Page 4

\\DC - 023866/000002 - 6396955 v2 ZIH authority at issue in this Application is effective through April 8, 2015. The PHX-PVR and PHX-SJD authorities are effective through June 21, 2015. The PHX-MZT and PHX-GDL authorities are effective through July 26, 2015. Accordingly, this renewal application is timely filed under the provisions of Part
377. WHEREFORE, Mesa respectfully requests that the Department grant Mesa’s Application for Renewal of its exemption authorities to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Phoenix, on the one hand, and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, San Jose delCabo, Mazatlan, and Guadalajara, Mexico, on the other hand, for another twoyear period, as requested herein. Respectfully submitted,

______________________________________ Robert E. Cohn Patrick R. Rizzi HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP 555 Thirteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 202-637-4999/-5659 Counsel for MESA AIRLINES, INC.\\DC - 023866/000002 - 6396955 v2 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Motion of Mesa Airlines, Inc. for Renewal of Exemption Authorities has been served this 3 rd day of February 2015 , upon each of the following addresses: dheffernan@cozen.com; howard.kass@aa.com; robert.wirick@aa.com; sascha.vanderbellen@delta.com; chris.walker@delta.com; matwood@cozen.com; stephen.lachter@lachterlaw.com; jhill@cooley.com; perkmann@cooley.com; bob.kneisley@wnco.com; leslie.abbott@wnco.com; dkirstein@yklaw.com; jyoung@yklaw.com; thomas.ting@suncountry.com; dan.weiss@united.com; steve.morrissey@united.com; barbara.russell@virginamerica.com; brian.hedberg@dot.gov; brett.kruger@dot.gov; englets@state.gov; info@airlineinfo.com

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