From the ACA websight
"Atlantic Coast Airlines actually began as the "Atlantic Coast division" of a company called WestAir , which was a United Express partner operating out of SFO and LAX. The new operation was founded based on the unexpected and immediate needs of United Airlines"
The history of JO
"At the time of Mesa's purchase of West Air, West Air was both the largest and most unprofitable independent regional airline in the US. Following Mesa's purchase, Jonathan was appointed President of West Air"
The latter preceded the former, ironic nonetheless.
"Atlantic Coast Airlines actually began as the "Atlantic Coast division" of a company called WestAir , which was a United Express partner operating out of SFO and LAX. The new operation was founded based on the unexpected and immediate needs of United Airlines"
The history of JO
"At the time of Mesa's purchase of West Air, West Air was both the largest and most unprofitable independent regional airline in the US. Following Mesa's purchase, Jonathan was appointed President of West Air"
The latter preceded the former, ironic nonetheless.