American Airlines Nears Order for 65 New Widebody Jets
American Airlines is evaluating an order for 65 widebody jets to replace its 47 Boeing 777-200ERs, with deliveries targeted for the 2030s.
Sep 7, 20264 min
Business
American Airlines Evaluates A330-900neo for 777-200ER Fleet
American Airlines is weighing an order for up to 65 widebody jets to replace its 47 aging Boeing 777-200ER aircraft in the 2030s.
Sep 6, 20264 min
Business
American Airlines Debuts New 777-300ER Flagship Suites
American Airlines launched its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER featuring 70 new Flagship Suites on its inaugural flight from New York to Buenos Aires.
Sep 5, 20263 min
Airlines
American Airlines Retrofits 777-300ERs, Ends First Class
American Airlines is retrofitting 20 Boeing 777-300ERs with Flagship Suite business class and expanded premium economy, eliminating its first-class cabin.
Sep 3, 20264 min
Airlines
Airbus A321XLR: Where to Book Long-Haul Narrowbody Flights
The Airbus A321XLR enables long-haul narrowbody travel to 37 global destinations, with major carriers like Air Canada now operating the aircraft.
Sep 2, 20264 min
Airlines
American Airlines Brings Back Seatback Screens to Narrowbodies
American Airlines will reintroduce seatback screens to its fleet of over 870 narrowbodies starting in 2028 to close the amenity gap with rivals.
Aug 19, 20265 min
Airlines
American Airlines Flight 386 Blows Two Tires at O'Hare
American Airlines Flight 386 blew two tires upon landing at Chicago O'Hare, marking the airport's second major tire incident in four days.
Aug 18, 20265 min
Safety
American 737-800s Avoid Close Call in Call Sign Mix-up
A Phoenix air traffic controller averted a potential collision between 2 American Airlines Boeing 737-800s sharing the same flight number.
Aug 15, 20265 min
Safety
American Airlines Reshapes Board to Close Profit Gap
American Airlines launched a major executive overhaul to close a profitability gap after posting a Q2 net income of just $71 million.
Aug 13, 20266 min
Airlines
American 737-800 Lands Safely After Myrtle Beach Bird Strike
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing at Myrtle Beach after a bird strike caused an engine fire with 172 people on board.
Aug 13, 20264 min
Safety
American Airlines Flies First U.S. eSAF Passenger Flight
American Airlines completed the first U.S. commercial flight using Infinium eSAF, a synthetic fuel that reduces lifecycle emissions by over 90%.
Aug 7, 20265 min
Environmental
Qatar Airways Resumes Doha-Philadelphia Flights
Qatar Airways resumed daily flights to Philadelphia, restoring its 14th North American route after American Airlines canceled its service.
Aug 5, 20265 min
Airlines
Westernair Launches Twice-Weekly Freeport to Bimini Route
Westernair launched twice-weekly flights between Freeport and Bimini, supporting a state program to upgrade 19 Family Island airports.
Aug 4, 20264 min
Airlines
American Airlines Wins CADE Approval for $100M Azul Stake
Brazil's CADE unconditionally approved American Airlines' $100 million investment for an 8.66% stake in Azul to finalize its restructuring exit.
Aug 3, 20265 min
Regulatory
American Airlines Targets $3 Billion Profit Gap
American Airlines launched a strategy targeting a $3 billion profit gap by investing in premium cabins and issuing a new widebody aircraft order.
Jul 20, 20265 min
Airlines
American Airlines Adds 13 New International Routes in 2026
American Airlines is launching 13 new international routes in 2026, targeting secondary European cities and expanding service from major U.S. hubs.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Airlines
American Airlines Gains 3 O'Hare Gates as United Plan Fails
American Airlines will regain three gates at Chicago O'Hare this October after FAA flight caps thwarted United's attempts to expand its market share.
Jul 11, 20264 min
Airlines
US Airlines Redesign Cabins for Premium Revenue Growth
Major US carriers are reconfiguring fleets to prioritize high-margin premium seating as demand for luxury travel experiences continues to climb.
Jul 10, 20263 min
Business
EASA Lowers Israel Airspace Risk; Airlines Weigh Return
EASA downgraded its Israel airspace risk classification on July 8, 2026, allowing carriers to conduct individual security assessments for flight...
Jul 9, 20264 min
Regulatory
American Airlines Adds Daily ONT to ORD Flights in Dec 2026
American Airlines will launch daily nonstop service between Ontario and Chicago O'Hare on December 17, 2026, adding 172 daily seats each way.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Airlines