---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-319406"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RJET"
cik: "0000810332"
company_name: "REPUBLIC AIRWAYS HOLDINGS INC."
filed_at: "2025-12-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T13:18:14.055429+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Republic Airways plans CEO succession: Matthew Koscal to take helm in 2026

## Summary
- David Grizzle appointed Chairman and CEO in July 2025 after former CEO left to lead FAA.
- Board expects to promote President Matthew Koscal to CEO within 2026; Grizzle to return to non-executive Chairman.
- Grizzle to serve as CEO during the integration of Mesa Airlines.
- Final succession decision at future undetermined date, subject to Board discretion.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-319406
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RJET
- cik: 0000810332
- company_name: REPUBLIC AIRWAYS HOLDINGS INC.
- filed_at: 2025-12-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810332/000119312525319406/0001193125-25-319406-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810332/000119312525319406/d62565d8k.htm

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