American Airlines will lease 14 Bombardier CRJ900s to its regional subsidiary PSA Airlines for operations under the American Eagle brand.
On October 22, 2024, PSA Airlines announced that 14 CRJ900s (NextGen) are being purchased by American Airlines and will be integrated into the regional fleet in phases.
The first Bombardier CRJ900 is expected to arrive this month, once the aircraft has been converted into a 76-seat, dual-class configuration and processed through PSA’s maintenance program.
“PSA is on a well-planned growth trajectory that involves more team members flying more aircraft and customers as we continue to expand and enhance our operation,” said Dion Flannery, PSA Airlines’ President and CEO. “This year, we fully restored staffing, resurrected all our parked aircraft and inducted the last of the seven aircraft as part of a previous agreement. Now, we’re prepared for the next phase of growth with the addition of these 14 NextGen CRJ900s.”
Each new aircraft will feature high-speed satellite Wi-Fi which allows for gate-to-gate connectivity and a faster connection speed for passengers.
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Flannery added: “It’s an exciting time to be part of the regional airline industry, and with our continued growth – from departures to customers served to the number of aircraft we operate – it’s an even more exciting and promising time to be with PSA.”
PSA’s current total fleet stands at 141 aircraft, consisting of 61 CRJ 700s and 80 CRJ 900s.