Regional Airlines Drive U.S. Departure Growth in 2025 (aviationweek.com)

U.S. regional carriers operated an average of 8,661 departures per day in 2025, up 8.3% from 2024, while all other airlines declined 0.5%, according to the Regional Airline Association's 2026 annual report. SkyWest Airlines, a regional affiliate for Delta and United, is restoring small community service and will roll out the CRJ-450 with Starlink Wi-Fi in the fourth quarter of 2026.