Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has signed a firm order for 15 new CRJ900 regional jets with American Airlines. The purchase agreement also includes options on an additional 15 CRJ900 aircraft. Based on the list price of the CRJ900 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately US$71m.
American has selected PSA Airlines to operate the 15 CRJ900 in dual-class configuration with 76 seats, including 12 first class seats. The airline intends to take delivery of their first aircraft with the new interior in the second quarter of 2019.