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Yes, in the early 90’s, Mesaba Holdings used the profits earned by Mesaba employees to create another airline. The Company wished to operate larger equipment and elected to do so at Air Tran, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mesaba Holdings. Air Tran depleted the balance sheet, and ultimately was sold by Mesaba Holdings.
