# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001050417
**File Stem:** 0000919574-26-000782
**Filing Date:** 2026-2
**Character Count:** 10581
**Document Hash:** 1318a1f33c2300a9afc5d1e58a38617e
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000919574-26-000782.hdr.sgml**: 20260212

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000919574-26-000782

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13G

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260212

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260212

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** REPUBLIC AIRWAYS HOLDINGS INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000810332
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED [4512]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 850302351
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13G
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-40348
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26628435

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2 BRICKYARD LANE
- **CITY:** CARMEL
- **STATE:** IN
- **ZIP:** 46032
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 317-484-6000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2 BRICKYARD LANE
- **CITY:** CARMEL
- **STATE:** IN
- **ZIP:** 46032

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MESA AIR GROUP INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19950426

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MESA AIRLINES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19950426
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CONTRARIAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001050417

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 931183419
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13G

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 411 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 425
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2038628201

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 411 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 425
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CONTRARIAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19971126

## Ex-99

<u>Exhibit A</u>

<u>JOINT FILING AGREEMENT</u>

The undersigned agree that this Schedule 13G dated February 12, 2026 relating to the Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Republic Airways Holdings Inc. shall be filed on behalf of the undersigned.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; CONTRARIAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.<br>By: /s/ Jon R. Bauer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Jon R. Bauer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Managing Member |

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&nbsp;&nbsp; JON R. BAUER<br>By: /s/ Jon R. Bauer<br>

## Ex-99

<u>Exhibit B</u>

<u>CONTROL PERSON IDENTIFICATION</u>

Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. is the relevant entity for which Jon R. Bauer may be considered a control person.

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13G

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**Issuer:** Republic Airways Holdings Inc.

**Title of Class of Securities:** Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

**CUSIP Number:** 590479408

**Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement:** 12/31/2025

**Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:**

- [ ] Rule 13d-1(b)

- [ ] Rule 13d-1(c)

- [x] Rule 13d-1(d)

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [x] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [x] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>DE | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>DE |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>4446210.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>4446210.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>4446210.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>4446210.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>9.5% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>9.5% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>IA, OO | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>IA, OO |

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Jon R. Bauer | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Jon R. Bauer |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [x] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [x] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>X1 | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>X1 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>4446210.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>4446210.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>4446210.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>4446210.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>9.5% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>9.5% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC, IN | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC, IN |

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**Item 1(a). Name of Issuer:**
Republic Airways Holdings Inc.

**Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
2 Brickyard Lane, Carmel, Indiana 46032

**Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:**
Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C.
Jon R. Bauer

**Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office:**
Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C.
411 West Putnam Avenue
Suite 425
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

Jon R. Bauerc/o Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C
411 West Putnam Avenue
Suite 425
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

**Item 2(c). Citizenship:**
Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. - Delaware
Jon R. Bauer - United States

**Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities:**
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

**Item 2(e). CUSIP Number:**
590479408

**Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:**

(a) [ ] Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).

(b) [ ] Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(c) [ ] Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(d) [ ] Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).

(e) [ ] An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

(f) [ ] An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

(g) [ ] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

(h) [ ] A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

(i) [ ] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

(j) [ ] A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), if filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:

(k) [ ] Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).

**Item 4. Ownership:**

**(a) Amount beneficially owned:**

Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. - 4,446,210
Jon R. Bauer - 4,446,210

**(b) Percent of class:**

Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. - 9.5%
Jon R. Bauer - 9.5%

**(c) Number of shares as to which the person has:**

**(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:**

Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. - 0
Jon R. Bauer - 0

**(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:**

Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. - 4,446,210
Jon R. Bauer - 4,446,210

**(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:**

Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. - 0
Jon R. Bauer - 0

**(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:**

Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. - 4,446,210
Jon R. Bauer - 4,446,210

**Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.**

[x] If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following.

**Item 6. Ownership of More than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.**

All of the securities reported in this Schedule 13G are directly owned by advisory clients of Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. None of those advisory clients may be deemed to beneficially own more than 5% of the Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share.

**Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary**

Please see Exhibit B attached hereto.

**Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 10. Certification:**

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### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C.**

**Date:** 02/12/2026

**By:** /s/ Jon R. Bauer

**Name & Title:** Jon R. Bauer, Managing Member

**Jon R. Bauer**

**Date:** 02/12/2026

**By:** /s/ Jon R. Bauer

**Name & Title:** Jon R. Bauer