All American Airlines articles – Page 17
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AnalysisANALYSIS: American ends run of venerable Dash 8 turboprop
Piedmont Airlines retires its last Bombardier Dash 8 tomorrow, ending 33 years of turboprop history at the carrier.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Bombardier returns to regional aircraft roots
Ten years ago, Bombardier shifted away from regional aircraft when it launched the CSeries, a move executives said would enable it to tap into a larger-aircraft market they viewed as otherwise ignored.
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News
American closes 737 Max sale-and-leaseback with Orix
American Airlines has closed a sale-and-leaseback for a Boeing 737 Max 8 with Orix Aviation, Flight Fleets Analyzer shows.
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News
American shies away from 777X or 787-10 for growth
American Airlines will grow its international network through various aircraft and scheduling efficiencies, and not through ordering the latest large widebodies.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airports stake their claim in slot allocation
For more than 40 years, the guidelines governing slot allocation at the world's capacity-constrained airports have been overseen by IATA and a set of national co-ordinators. Now, airports are seeking to challenge the status quo by gaining a say in how slots are awarded and – potentially – who benefits ...
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News
DOT reviewing FAA's oversight of Allegiant and American Airlines
The US Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General has launched an investigation into the Federal Aviation Administration's handling of maintenance-related allegations against American Airlines and Allegiant Air.
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News
American prices 2012 bond refinancing
American Airlines has priced a $100 million subordinate enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC) transaction, refinancing a similarly sized deal that matures this year.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: American eyes nimbler international network
Gone are the days when American Airlines would fly marquee international routes to keep a dot on its map, in what executives call a more "nimble" network with no room for unprofitable flying.
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News
American orders 15 E175s and 15 CRJ900s
American Airlines has ordered 15 Bombardier CRJ900s and 15 Embraer 175 regional jets, deals with a combined list-price value of roughly $1.4 billion.
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News
American to suspend Beijing route amid fall changes
American Airlines will suspend service to Beijing Capital from Chicago O'Hare in October, amid a number of network changes this fall.
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News
American plans $100m refinancing of 2012 bond
American Airlines plans to issue a $100 million subordinate enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC) tranche to refinance a similarly sized deal that matures this year.
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American ends some Omaha and Tulsa flights
American Airlines will end service to Omaha and Tulsa from its Miami hub in August, as part of its regular review of its network.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Alaska insists Virgin was smart buy as cutover looms
A top Alaska Air Group executive has made clear the company has no misgivings about its 2016 acquisition of Virgin America – a pricey deal that catapulted Alaska into major-player status while driving up costs amid intense competition.
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News
American reroutes Asia flights to avoid Russian airspace
American Airlines has rerouted three flights to Asia due to "overflight concerns" as tensions between the USA and Russia rise.
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Opinion
OPINION: A330neo faces uphill battle in USA
American Airlines’ decision to opt for the Boeing 787 and ditch a stagnant order for Airbus A350s is something of an equaliser in terms of the three US majors’ recent long-haul fleet decisions.
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News
American still eying NMA despite recent 787 order
An order for Boeing’s proposed New Mid-market airplane (NMA) remains an option for American Airlines despite the carrier’s recent purchase of 47 787s, says a top American executive.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: American moves on streamlining widebody fleet
With American Airlines' on-going effort to streamline its fleet well underway with its narrowbodies, the carrier has turned its attention to the widebody side of the aisle.
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News
Long-running A350 flirtation ends with American 787 order
American Airlines' decision to commit to the Boeing 787 ends one of the longest-running customer engagements with the Airbus A350.
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News
American orders 47 787s for fleet replacement
American Airlines has ordered 47 Boeing 787s as replacements for its older widebody aircraft.
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News
Five US airlines tentatively secure new Havana frequencies
The US Department of Transportation has tentatively awarded five airlines additional frequencies to serve Havana, following a proceeding to hand out the rights that were given up by four US carriers.
