RENO, Nev., Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) today announced it has partnered with Flirtey, Inc., an industry-leading drone delivery service, to launch a drone delivery business in the United States. This partnership marks the first time a scheduled airline has launched a drone delivery business, and it will initially focus on delivering prescription medications directly to consumers' homes. "We are excited to partner with Flirtey to create the next generation of drone delivery," said Jonathan Ornstein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mesa. "This innovative partnership allows us to leverage our existing infrastructure and operational expertise to create a new, efficient, and cost-effective way to deliver critical goods to consumers. We believe that drone delivery will be an integral part of the future of retail, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this rapidly growing industry." "Flirtey is thrilled to partner with Mesa to launch the first scheduled airline drone delivery business in the United States," said Matthew Sweeny, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flirtey. "Mesa's operational expertise and extensive network make them the ideal partner to help us scale our drone delivery operations. Together, we will bring the benefits of drone delivery to communities across the country." The partnership will initially focus on delivering prescription medications to consumers' homes in the Reno, Nevada area. The companies plan to expand the service to other markets in the future. The drones will be operated by Flirtey's certified pilots and will fly autonomously along pre-programmed routes. The drones are equipped with safety features such as obstacle avoidance and automatic return-to-home capabilities. About Mesa Air Group, Inc. Mesa Air Group, Inc. is a holding company with operations providing regional air service under capacity purchase agreements with American Airlines and United Airlines. As of September 30, 2021, Mesa operated a fleet of 145 aircraft with approximately 330 daily departures to 119 cities, 39 states, the District of Columbia, the Bahamas, Canada, and Mexico. Mesa operates as American Eagle from hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix and as United Express from hubs in Denver and Houston. For more information, visit mesa-air.com. About Flirtey Flirtey is an industry-leading drone delivery service that has completed thousands of autonomous drone deliveries. Flirtey's drones are designed to deliver a wide range of goods, including food, medical supplies, and packages. Flirtey is headquartered in Reno, Nevada. For more information, visit flirtey.com. Contacts: Mesa Air Group, Inc. Brian Gillman Investor Relations (702) 638-4000 bgillman@mesa-air.com Flirtey, Inc. Bill Fox Public Relations (202) 255-0117 bf@billfox.com