American Airlines has just disclosed that it has submitted orders for 260 new aircraft; namely, 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10 and 90 Embraer E175 model airplanes. As part of its order with major aircraft manufacturer Boeing, American is upgauging 30 existing 737 MAX 8 orders to 737 MAX 10 aircraft, bypassing the embattled 737 MAX 9 entirely.
These new equipment orders signal a strategic investment in the modernization and expansion of its fleet, in particular its efforts to expand premium seating across its narrowbody and regional fleets, but also to support the long-term stamina of its domestic and short-haul international arsenal.
“Over the past decade, we have invested heavily to modernize and simplify our fleet, which is the largest and youngest among U.S. network carriers,” American’s CEO, Robert Isom, said in a statement. “These orders will continue to fuel our fleet with newer, more efficient aircraft so we can continue to deliver the best network and record-setting operational reliability for our customers.”
The company's commitment to bolstering its fleet with newer and more efficient aircraft is evidenced by the fact that it has acquired more than 600 mainline and regional aircraft over the past decade. With this latest announcement, the number of planes that American currently has on order rises to 440. This should put the Big Four airline in a strong position to the keep up with the increasing demand for air travel well into the next decade.
“We are very pleased to continue our longstanding partnerships with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer with these orders,” said American’s Chief Financial Officer, Devon May. “As we look into the next decade, American will have a steady stream of new aircraft alongside a balanced level of capital investment, which will allow us to expand our network and deliver for our shareholders.”
PHOTO: American Air Boeing 737. (Photo via American Air)
Its new aircraft purchases align with the carrier's growth strategy for the coming years, focusing on measured expansion while maintaining operational efficiency with sustained deliveries. During the past decade, the A321neo, A321 and A320 aircraft have been pivotal in serving American's domestic and short-haul international routes, with the A321neo playing a particularly versatile role.
“The continued investment in the A321neo is a testament to the unprecedented value of the world’s most versatile and capable single-aisle aircraft,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales, Commercial Aircraft, Airbus. “For nearly two decades, American Airlines has used its A320 family of aircraft, some of which have been produced in the U.S. in Mobile, Alabama, to grow its domestic and short-haul international network and provide
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