American Airlines commits to zero-emission future with ZeroAvia partnership

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 has placed orders for 85 Boeing 737-MAX 10, 85 Airbus A321neo and 90 Embraer E175 jets © American Airlines

American Airlines places 260 aircraft orders with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer

Aircraft & Engines

American Airlines (American) is set to revolutionize its fleet as it announced a substantial order for 260 new aircraft, comprising 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10, and 90 Embraer E175 planes. This comprehensive procurement strategy includes options and purchase rights for an additional 193 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s commitment

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American's Customer Service team members have ratified a new five-year agreement

American’s Customer Service team members ratify new agreement

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In a significant development, the CWA-IBT-represented Customer Service team members of American Airlines (American), spanning across airports, Premium Guest Services, and Reservations, have successfully ratified a fresh five-year contract with the company. This ground-breaking agreement includes substantial improvements in pay, benefits, and quality-of-life provisions that hold great importance for American’s dedicated team. American’s CEO, Robert

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The State of Tech Ops - Tulsa receives US$22 million from the Oklahoma Business Expansion Incentive Program

American awarded US$22 million from State of Oklahoma for Tech Ops – Tulsa

MRO & Production

American Airlines (American) has been awarded US$22 million from the State of Oklahoma’s Business Expansion Incentive Program. The funds, to be received over the course of three years, will be used to further grow and improve the airline’s maintenance base and engine repair and overhaul facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tech Ops – Tulsa). With this

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American Airlines orders four new E175 aircraft from Embraer

Aircraft & Engines

American Airlines has finalised a firm order for four brand-new E175 aircraft from Embraer. These planes are slated for operation under American’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Envoy Air. Anticipated for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2024, this addition will expand Envoy’s all E-Jet fleet to over 150 aircraft by the end of that year. The contract’s

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American Airlines joins Embraer’s Energia Advisory Group

American Airlines teams up with Embraer’s Energia Advisory Group

MRO & Production

Embraer, the Brazilian planemaker, has announced that American Airlines has signed an MoU with the company to team up with its Energia Advisory Group, an experienced and knowledgeable team of airlines, lessors, suppliers and additional aviation experts advising Embraer on its future development of sustainable aircraft. The MoU with Embraer will see the companies combine

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American has posted record second quarter revenues

American posts second-quarter revenues of US$14.1 billion

Financial

American Airlines (American) has produced record quarterly revenues of US$14.1 billion in the second quarter. The strong revenue performance was driven by continued broad-based demand strength and American’s completion factor performance in the quarter. Demand was particularly strong in the month of June driven by an increase in close-in bookings. Domestic and short-haul international revenue

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American Airlines posts record first-quarter revenue of US$12.2 billion

Financial

American Airlines (American) and its regional partners operated 476,000 flights in the first quarter 2023, with a load factor of 80%. This resulted in revenues of US$12.2 billion for the quarter, a first-quarter record and an increase of 37% compared to Q1 2022 on 9.2% more capacity. American produced an operating margin of 3.6% on

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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

American Airlines places 260 aircraft orders with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer

American’s Customer Service team members ratify new agreement

American awarded US$22 million from State of Oklahoma for Tech Ops – Tulsa

American Airlines orders four new E175 aircraft from Embraer

American Airlines teams up with Embraer’s Energia Advisory Group

American posts second-quarter revenues of US$14.1 billion

American Airlines posts record first-quarter revenue of US$12.2 billion

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