American delivered fourth-quarter revenue of US$14.0 billion, despite the $325 million negative impact from the government shutdown

American Airlines sets sights on growth after record 2025 sales

American Airlines Group (American) has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, posting record revenues while continuing to strengthen its financial position. The carrier reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$14.0 billion, contributing to record full-year revenue of US$54.6 billion. The company noted that performance in the final quarter was affected by the government shutdown, which […]

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American Airlines posts record revenue but reports quarterly loss

Financial

American Airlines Group has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting record revenue of US$13.7 billion. Despite the strong performance, the airline posted a GAAP net loss of US$114 million, equivalent to US$(0.17) per diluted share. Excluding net special items, American Airlines reported an adjusted net loss of US$111 million, also

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Members of American's AAdvantage® loyalty programme will have access to complimentary Wi-Fi starting in January 2026

American Airlines introducing complimentary Wi-Fi beginning in 2026

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American Airlines, in collaboration with AT&T, is poised to elevate the inflight experience by introducing complimentary Wi-Fi on over two million flights each year, beginning in January 2026. This benefit will be exclusively available to members of the AAdvantage® loyalty programme and will make American the leading domestic carrier for free inflight connectivity, with AT&T

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Tony Richmond joins American Airlines’ senior leadership team

People

American Airlines Group has appointed Anthony (Tony) J. Richmond as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and Chief Legal Officer, effective May 5, 2025. Richmond will join the airline’s senior leadership team and report directly to CEO Robert Isom. In his new role, Richmond will oversee American’s Legal Affairs team, shaping the airline’s legal and labour

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U.S. appeals court upholds decision against American Airlines and JetBlue’s Northeast alliance

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A U.S. appeals court has upheld a prior ruling that deemed American Airlines’ Northeast Alliance with JetBlue Airways anticompetitive, affirming the decision made by a lower court in favour of the U.S. Department of Justice. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Boston, concurred with the judgement that the partnership, which allowed the

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American Airlines adds nearly 500 aviation maintenance jobs

MRO & Production

American Airlines has unveiled plans to create nearly 500 new aviation maintenance positions and expand heavy maintenance operations at its bases in Charlotte, North Carolina; Pittsburgh; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. This increase in headcount will enable the airline to undertake more heavy maintenance work at these sites. “This growth enhances our maintenance capacity and ensures long-term

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The BNDES has finalised the financing contract for the export of 32 Embraer E175 commercial jets to American Airlines

BNDES finances export of 32 Embraer E175 jets to American Airlines

Financial

The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has finalised the financing contract for the export of 32 Embraer E175 commercial jets to American Airlines. The operation, worth around R$4.5 billion (US$808 million), is facilitated through BNDES Exim Post-shipment, a direct credit line from the Bank to support the commercialisation of national goods

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American Airlines commits to zero-emission future with ZeroAvia partnership

Aircraft & Engines

American Airlines has signed a conditional purchase agreement with clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines. These engines are intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero inflight emissions, producing only water vapour. Additionally, American Airlines has increased its investment in ZeroAvia. After initially investing in ZeroAvia in 2022, American has now participated in

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Biden signs landmark aviation law to enhance safety, boost staffing and protect consumers

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On Thursday, May 16, President Joe Biden signed sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway close-call incidents, and speed up refunds for cancelled flights, according to Reuters. The US$105 billion, five-year measure re-authorises the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It prohibits airlines from charging fees for families

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American Airlines records first-quarter loss of US$312 million

Financial

American Airlines (American) has achieved record first-quarter revenue of approximately US$12.6 billion. However, it reported a net loss of US$312 million. Excluding net special items, the net loss was US$226 million. Despite challenges, American Airlines Group attained its best-ever first-quarter completion factor. It generated operating cash flow of US$2.2 billion and free cash flow of

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American Airlines sets sights on growth after record 2025 sales

American Airlines posts record revenue but reports quarterly loss

American Airlines introducing complimentary Wi-Fi beginning in 2026

Tony Richmond joins American Airlines’ senior leadership team

U.S. appeals court upholds decision against American Airlines and JetBlue’s Northeast alliance

American Airlines adds nearly 500 aviation maintenance jobs

BNDES finances export of 32 Embraer E175 jets to American Airlines

American Airlines commits to zero-emission future with ZeroAvia partnership

Biden signs landmark aviation law to enhance safety, boost staffing and protect consumers

American Airlines records first-quarter loss of US$312 million

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