It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing in the evening sun is an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it heads off to a runway to depart for another destination. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next … [Read more...]
American Airlines take delivery of the first of new CRJ-900s
After taking one for a tour, Bombardier have delivered the first CRJ-900 NextGen to American Airlines. The ribbon cutting ceremony - Image Bombardier Bombardier, PSA Airlines and American Airlines staff at the handover - Image Bombardier This aircraft represents the first of 30 aircraft that will be owned by American Airlines, and operated by PSA Airlines under the … [Read more...]
Bombardier unveils the CRJ-900NextGen for American Airlines
Whilst I love the Embraer E-Jets, it seems some airline executives prefer the Bombardier CRJ family of products. In the case of American Airlines, they've gone both ways, with E-Jets operated by Republic Airlines - and the unveiling of the CRJ900NextGen for American Eagle, operated by PSA Airlines. New CRJ-900NextGen in American Eagle paintwork in the PSA Hanger at Dayton - … [Read more...]
American Eagle E-175 thoughts… They’re good…
Good evening from what I call the best British Airways lounge in North America (and they're living up to their reputation). Meanwhile, I've had a leg on American Eagle's Embraer E-175s today (operated by the regional jet specialist - Republic Airlines). Whilst I'm not giving the full blow by bow trip report, some thoughts: In Main Cabin Extra (Row 8), they're VERY … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week, resting between flights is an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 in the new American Airlines/American Eagle colours. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! Want to keep up with me at … [Read more...]
Republic Airlines to fly more for American Eagle – more ERJ-175’s on the way
As Gary alluded to in his entry, Republic Airlines will be flying for American Airlines. From the looks of it, this is a major gain for Republic and Embraer, who will be supplying the fleet to American. The type has been selected is a favourite of mine on regional hops - The Embraer E-175. Republic Airlines have ordered 47 of the type, with 47 options to purchase - a … [Read more...]
More CRJ-200’s heading to American Eagle with Skywest and Expressjet
American Eagle is buying extra capacity for flying in from Skywest Airlines and Express Jet. A total of 23 aircraft will be flying in American Eagle colours, with: 11 operated by ExpressJet 12 operated by SkyWest Alas, for lovers of comfort may wish to avoid these flights as they will be operated by Bombardier CRJ-200's which (I'm being generous here) are not my … [Read more...]
