That’s good news for PSA Airlines Inc., a subsidiary of US Airways based near Dayton International Airport. PSA pilots will fly 30 of the planes, and the company is looking to hire 1,000 employees, PSA said.
With the recent American-US Airlines merger, PSA says it is part of the “largest airline in the world.”
“These aircraft will provide much improved economics for the airline as they will replace smaller, less efficient 50-seat regional aircraft scheduled for retirement,” American Airlines said in a statement.
American has “firm” orders for 30 Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen airplanes, with options for up to 40 more, that airline said. The CRJ900s will have 12 first class, 32 main cabin extra and 32 main cabin seats, and the firm order of CRJ900 aircraft will be operated on behalf of American by PSA Airlines.
American expects to begin taking delivery of the CRJ900s in the second quarter of 2014.
“We are eager to add 1,000 more professionals to the team,” PSA said in a statement.
On its Facebook page, in announcing the American Airline purchase, PSA said, “Here’s our future, folks!”
A PSA spokeswoman could not give an immediate breakdown on hiring plans.
Founded in 1983, PSA, based at 3400 Terminal Drive, currently has 1,200 employees, operating at Charlotte and Dayton international Airports, Akron-Canton regional airport and other locations.
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