PSA’s fleet consists of regional jets with capacity for 63 to 75 passengers each. The regional carrier operates 750 daily flights, including 180 from CLT, its busiest airport.

Passengers and crew were evacuated from an American Airlines flight after reports of smoke in the cabin. American Eagle flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines departed Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Tuesday.

An American Airlines flight was evacuated at Augusta Regional Airport on Tuesday morning. An airport official says it was an inbound flight from Charlotte. Upon landing, officials noticed a haze in the aircraft. The aircraft pulled over and passengers evacuated, according to airport officials. Airport officials say passengers were safely removed.

Two months ago, on Jan. 29, PSA Airlines Inc. disclosed plans to move its headquarters to Charlotte from Dayton, Ohio. Hours later, one of the company’s planes collided with a U.S. Army helicopter upon approach at Reagan National Airport in Washington,

Holding yellow signs with slogans like “Pay us or Chaos,” flight attendants from PSA Airlines walked across the busy intersection by the entrance of Charlotte’s airport Wednesday. Drivers passing blew their horns in support of their protest for more pay and better contracts.

An American Eagle flight was evacuated in Augusta, Georgia, on Tuesday after the cabin appeared hazy after landing.

A dramatic moment unfolded when crew members and passengers aboard an American Airlines regional jet were evacuated onto the wing of the plane after smoke

Passengers onboard American Eagle Flight 5406 departed the plane on its wing Tuesday after landing in Augusta, Georgia, following reports of smoke in the cabin. (Credit: APTN/Sean O'Conor)