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Article: Northwest Airlines Acquires Mesaba Airlines.
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- April 24, 2007
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Airlink partner becomes wholly-owned subsidiary
EAGAN, Minn. -- Northwest Airlines Corporation (Pink Sheet:NWACQ) announced that Mesaba Airlines, which today emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has been acquired by Northwest Airlines. Mesaba, which becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary, operates a fleet of 50 regional aircraft under the Northwest Airlink banner.
"Mesaba Airlines has served our customers for more than 22 years and today, Northwest is pleased to strengthen this long-standing relationship," said Doug Steenland, president and chief executive officer, Northwest Airlines. "The acquisition of Mesaba by Northwest ensures that our ...