American Airlines said Thursday that its regional carrier PSA Airlines had temporarily removed most of its aircraft from service and canceled flights while it works with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resolve a maintenance issue.
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“Out of an abundance of caution, PSA Airlines has temporarily removed most of its aircraft from service to complete a required standard inspection on the landing gear door,” a spokeswoman said.
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The spokeswoman explained that the problem was discovered early Thursday, resulting in the cancellation of 230 flights. Inspections of more than 90 aircraft have already been carried out and the remaining ones will be completed by Friday, Reuters reported.
“PSA Airlines removed several of its Bombardier regional jets from service after discovering a maintenance item that required immediate attention. The airline voluntarily disclosed the issue to the FAA, and the agency is working with the airline to resolve the situation,” the FAA said in a statement.
PSA is one of three regional American Airlines subsidiaries that operate a significant portion of the carrier’s domestic flights.
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