GoJet Airlines

What GoJet Airlines does

GoJet Airlines is a privately held US regional airline founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bridgeton, Missouri, with over 1,100 employees. The company operates exclusively as a United Express carrier under a 10-year capacity agreement with United Airlines signed in 2020, following a 2022 acquisition by Redbird Capital Partners' airline investment vehicle. All flights are marketed, priced, and distributed through United Airlines' channels (united.com, United mobile app, GDS, airport counters), making United the sole commercial counterparty for GoJet's flight operations.

GoJet's sole product platform is the Bombardier CRJ-550, a 50-seat regional jet that GoJet designed and led through FAA certification in 2019. The aircraft features a unique three-cabin configuration: 10 United First seats, 20 Economy Plus seats, and 20 Economy seats, with the world's only true first-class cabin on a 50-seat regional jet. Proprietary cabin elements include a custom luggage monument system enabling all passengers to carry roller bags on board, an on-demand refreshment center for First Class, in-seat power throughout the cabin, and United-provided in-flight Wi-Fi. GoJet operates 250+ daily flights to 50+ destinations from four crew bases (EWR, IAD, ORD, STL), carrying approximately 3 million passengers annually, and more than doubled its fleet between 2024 and 2025.

Revenue is generated through passenger ticket sales flowing exclusively through United's distribution under the capacity purchase agreement, supplemented by MRO capability from the FAA 145 Certified Large Aircraft Repair Station opened in May 2024. GoJet's go-to-market is therefore entirely channel-partner-driven, with the company's competitive position anchored by its proprietary CRJ-550 platform, its exclusive United Express relationship, and a structured pilot pipeline via the United Aviate program and partnerships with ATP Flight School, Embry-Riddle, Purdue, UND, and multiple aviation diversity organizations.

Name

GoJet Airlines

Legal name

GoJet Airlines, LLC

Website

https://gojetairlines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

GoJet Airlines is a privately held US regional airline founded in 2005 that operates exclusively as a United Express carrier, flying a Bombardier CRJ-550 fleet (the world's only 50-seat regional jet with true first-class seating) on 250+ daily flights to 50+ destinations for United Airlines passengers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airline Services

NAICS

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Commuter Airlines (Short-Haul, High-Frequency) (THABACAH)

Keywords

• Regional airline service
• United Express carrier
• Passenger air transportation
• Aircraft maintenance services
• Regional jet operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passenger Airline Services: GoJet operates regional flights exclusively for United Airlines as a United Express carrier, generating revenue through passenger ticket sales facilitated through United's distribution channels. The company operates more than 250 daily flights to over 50 destinations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GoJet Airlines operates regional passenger flights exclusively as a United Express carrier for United Airlines, flying more than 250 daily departures to over 50 destinations using the Bombardier CRJ-550, the only 50-seat regional aircraft with true first-class seating. All flights are marketed, priced, and sold through United Airlines' distribution channels, including united.com, the United mobile app, airport ticket counters, and connected travel agencies.

Product overview

GoJet Airlines operates as a regional airline providing passenger air travel services exclusively for United Airlines under the United Express brand. The company's sole product offering is the Bombardier CRJ-550 aircraft, which is the world's first 50-seat regional jet to feature true first-class seating. The service operates from four crew bases (Newark, Washington Dulles, Chicago, and St. Louis) with over 250 daily flights to more than 50 destinations, serving approximately 3 million passengers annually. The aircraft features three cabin classes (United First, Economy Plus, and Economy) with amenities including in-flight Wi-Fi and in-seat power.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• United Aviate Partner: GoJet is a proud partner of United Aviate, United Airlines' pilot career development program offering pathways to United Airlines First Officer positions.

Products and services

• CRJ-550 Regional Aircraft Service The Bombardier CRJ-550 operated by GoJet is the world's first and only 50-seat regional aircraft offering true first-class seating. The cabin is split into three classes—10 United First seats, 20 Economy Plus seats, and 20 Economy seats—equipped with in-seat power and United Wi-Fi throughout, plus a one-of-a-kind luggage monument system that lets every passenger bring a roller bag onboard.
• United Express Regional Airline Service GoJet operates regional flights exclusively as a United Express carrier under a 10-year contract with United Airlines. The service runs more than 250 daily departures from four crew bases (Newark EWR, Washington Dulles IAD, Chicago O'Hare ORD, St. Louis STL) to over 50 destinations and carries roughly 3 million passengers annually. All flights are marketed and sold via United's distribution channels (united.com, United app, airport counters, GDS, travel agencies).
• FAA 145 Certified Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services FAA 145 Certified Large Aircraft Repair Station that delivers aircraft maintenance and repair services. The facility opened in May 2024 and provides certified aircraft maintenance support used to enhance GoJet's safety, reliability, and operational performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• More overall legroom per seat than any other 50-seat aircraft flown by a U.S. airline
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025GoJet operates exclusively as a United Express carrier under a 10-year contract with United Airlines. All flights are branded as United Express and distributed through United's systems. GoJet was the architect of the CRJ-550 design, developed in partnership with United for the premium regional experience.
• BombardiercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2025Bombardier manufactures the CRJ-550 aircraft that forms the entirety of GoJet's fleet. GoJet was instrumental in the aircraft's design and certification process, leading the development of the innovative 50-seat regional jet with true first-class seating.
• United AviatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025United Aviate is United's pilot career development program. GoJet is a proud Aviate program partner, offering promising candidates a direct path to a United Airlines First Officer position. GoJet provides access to United Aviate's programs for pilot career development.
• Duo Dogs Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025GoJet partnered with Duo Dogs Inc., a national nonprofit that provides custom-trained Assistance, Facility, and Touch Therapy dogs at no cost to clients. The partnership aims to help open doors to independence, emotional support, and community connection.
• ATP Flight SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Flight school partner in GoJet's pilot recruitment ecosystem
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025University partner for aviation talent recruitment
• Purdue UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025University partner for aviation talent recruitment
• University of North Dakota (UND)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025University partner for aviation talent recruitment
• Women in Aviation International (WAI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Aviation organization partner supporting women in aviation careers. GoJet actively participates in WAI conferences and events.
• Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Aviation organization partner. GoJet sponsors events and participates in OBAP conferences to support diversity in aerospace.
• National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Aviation organization partner supporting LGBTQ+ aviation professionals. GoJet participates in NGPA Winter Warm-Up events.
• Latino Pilots Association (LPA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Aviation organization partner. GoJet sponsored the Welcome Reception at LPA Aerospace Expo 2025.
• Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Aviation organization partner. GoJet participates in PAPA Expo events.
• Sisters of The SkiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Aviation organization partner supporting Black women in aviation
• EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Aviation organization partner. GoJet participates in EAA AirVenture OshKosh events.
• Redbird FMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2025GoJet was acquired by Redbird Capital Partners' airline investment vehicle in 2022.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mesa Air Group: Public US regional carrier operating Embraer E175 aircraft for United Express and American Eagle. Closest publicly traded pure-play regional peer to GoJet given similar United Express exposure and jet-only fleet.
• PSA Airlines: American Eagle regional carrier operating CRJ-700/900 aircraft, wholly owned by American Airlines Group. Comparable to GoJet as a regional jet operator running capacity exclusively for a single major US carrier.
• Republic Airways: US regional carrier operating Embraer E170/175 aircraft for American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express. Comparable to GoJet as a capacity-purchase regional operator flying for multiple major partners including United.
• SkyWest Airlines: Largest US regional airline, operating as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle, and Alaska Airlines partner with a fleet of over 500 aircraft. Most direct comparable to GoJet as a fellow large-scale United Express operator with multi-carrier exposure.
• Piedmont Airlines: American Eagle regional carrier operating Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft, wholly owned by American Airlines Group. Comparable to GoJet as a branded regional operator flying regional jets exclusively for one major partner.
• Endeavor Air: Delta Connection regional carrier operating CRJ-900 and Embraer E175 aircraft, wholly owned by Delta Air Lines. Comparable to GoJet as a single-major-carrier regional operator with a mixed CRJ/Embraer fleet.
• CommutAir: United Express regional carrier operating Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft from hubs in the eastern US. Most directly comparable to GoJet as a smaller United-exclusive regional operator with similar single-customer economics.
• Air Wisconsin Airlines: United Express regional carrier operating CRJ-200 aircraft. Highly comparable to GoJet as a fellow exclusively-United Express operator using Bombardier CRJ regional jets.
• Horizon Air: Alaska Airlines regional subsidiary operating Embraer E175 aircraft. Comparable to GoJet as a brand-aligned regional jet operator flying point-to-point US regional routes for a single major partner.

Others

• Bombardier: Original equipment manufacturer of the CRJ-550 aircraft that constitutes GoJet's entire fleet. Relevant as the sole supplier and design partner for GoJet's core operating asset, though not a competitive peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gojet_airlines
• Facebookfacebook.com/gojet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gojet-airlines
• Instagraminstagram.com/gojet_airlines
• TikToktiktok.com/@gojet_airlines

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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