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American Airlines to roll out Starlink Wi-Fi on narrow-body aircraft

American Airlines (American) will equip more than 500 narrow-body aircraft with Starlink high-speed satellite internet from the first quarter of 2027, marking a major upgrade to its inflight customer experience. “As a premium global airline, we are continuously seeking out world-class partners like Starlink to deliver what our customers need and want,” said American Airlines […]

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AA selects Direct Maintenance for Boeing 777 and 787 support

MRO & Production

Direct Maintenance, operating under the brand name Magnetic Line, has signed a line maintenance agreement with American Airlines to support its Boeing 777 and 787 operations at Dublin Airport (DUB). The agreement covers full technical handling services, including ETOPS support. American Airlines operates approximately one to two daily flights to Dublin during the winter season,

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American reaffirms commitment to CFM LEAP-1A engines

Aircraft & Engines

American Airlines (American) and CFM International, a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, have announced that American’s future deliveries of Airbus A321neo aircraft will continue to be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. The engines will be fitted to A321neo aircraft ordered by the airline two years ago. As part of the

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American Airlines sets sights on growth after record 2025 sales

Financial

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

Other News

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

Other News

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 to roll out Starlink Wi-Fi on narrow-body aircraft

AA selects Direct Maintenance for Boeing 777 and 787 support

American reaffirms commitment to CFM LEAP-1A engines

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

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