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PSA Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines Group, has extended a heavy maintenance agreement with Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s services division by two years.

According to the deal, all heavy maintenance activities of PSA Airlines’ CRJ200, CRJ700 and CRJ900 aircraft will be performed at Bombardier’s West Virginia Air Center in the US.

PSA Airlines recently received delivery of its 100th CRJ series aircraft, CRJ900, one of 24 CRJ900 regional jets ordered by American Airlines in 2014.

The firm order for 24 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft was valued at $1.14bn based on the list price.

PSA Airlines maintenance and engineering vice-president Kevin Reinhalter said: "Bombardier’s CRJ series aircraft are an essential part of PSA Airlines’ growth, as we become one of the largest regional service providers for American Airlines.

"Bombardier’s CRJ series aircraft are an essential part of PSA Airlines’ growth, as we become one of the largest regional service providers for American Airlines."

"As the manufacturer of the aircraft, Bombardier’s expertise in maintaining our all-CRJ regional jet fleet helps us deliver on our commitment to transport satisfied customers to their destinations safely and on time."

The carrier operates a fleet, which contains CRJ200, CRJ700 and CRJ900 aircraft.

Bombardier has received 1,883 firm orders for its CRJ series aircraft for more than 100 owners and operators in 40 countries. The company has customer response centres in Montréal and Toronto, Canada, as well as 22 regional support offices and parts facilities.

Through its three service centres in the US, Bombardier provides heavy maintenance, drop-in maintenance services, as well as structural repair and overhaul of airframes and components.

In June, Bombardier entered a five-year heavy maintenance agreement until 2020, with US-based Mesa Air Group.

Image: Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft. Photo: courtesy of Bombardier.