All American Airlines articles – Page 33
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NewsPICTURE: American’s first 787 moves into final assembly
The first Boeing 787-8 bound for American Airlines has moved onto the final assembly at the airframer’s factory in Everett, Washington.
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American buys A319s and 777s off lease for EETC
American Airlines has agreed to buy eight Airbus A319 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft off lease as collateral for its $956.9 million secured enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC) issue.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US cargo carriers face low yields amid trade jump
The US air cargo market continues to show signs of a turnaround, with US carriers reporting notable cargo volume gains in recent months and executives noting positive world economic trends.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Capacity tweaks drive US domestic network changes
Tweaking routes to achieve the most efficient and profitable network is a never-ending task for airlines. Questions like whether or not to fly three-times a day between Chicago and Omaha on a Boeing 737 or six-times a day on a Bombardier CRJ200 are common.
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NewsAmerican sees single operating certificate in Q2 2015
American Airlines chief operating officer Robert Isom anticipates receiving approval for a single operating certificate in the second quarter of 2015, as the carrier’s integration with US Airways continues to move forward.
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NewsUS Airways retires last 737-400 after 26 years
US Airways flew its last Boeing 737-400 on 19 August, ending a more than a quarter century run for the type at the airline.
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American to slow growth to Asia as new routes mature
American Airlines will slow its growth to Asia during the next two years, as it focuses on the profitability of its existing new routes to the region.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Overcapacity overshadows Atlantic alliance shifts
The ever-popular transatlantic market is booming again this year, with industry capacity up more than 8% for the summer IATA season.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US carriers' returns drive industry profits
North American airlines continued their improved profit run in 2013, underlining the turnaround in fortunes for carriers from the region as they reap the benefits of restructuring and consolidation.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airline profits climb but challenges remain
The latest Airline Business/Flightglobal World Airline Rankings show revenues for the 150 biggest airline groups rose 3% in 2013 to $717 billion.
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AnalysisFARNBOROUGH: CFM wins landmark order in A320neo engine battle
CFM International has won a potentially pivotal order in the engine war over the Airbus A320neo, with American Airlines’ selection of the Leap-1A engine.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US airlines compete for passengers with amenities
Not many global travellers would consider US airlines leaders in passenger comfort.
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NewsAmerican cuts Venezuela schedule as trapped cash mounts
American Airlines will cut its schedule to Venezuela significantly in July, as the amount of cash it has trapped in the country continues to mount.
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NewsAmerican takes delivery of first owned CRJ900
American Airlines Group subsidiary PSA Airlines took delivery of its first Bombardier CRJ900 at Montreal Mirabel International airport on 5 June.
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American to add Gogo wi-fi to CRJ900s
American Airlines plans to install Gogo wi-fi to its new Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft from June.
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NewsPICTURE: Bombardier reveals first American CRJ900
Bombardier introduced the first Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen in American Airlines colours at an event at Dallas/Fort Worth International airport on 20 May.
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SkyWest and Trans States bid on American E175 contract
SkyWest Inc and Trans States Holdings have submitted bids to operate up to 60 Embraer 175 aircraft for American Airlines.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US airlines trade higher wages for more flexibility
Labour costs at US airlines are on the up swing, with American, Delta and United trading higher wages for labour support of their respective mergers.
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Dallas/Fort Worth airport opens new regional gates
Dallas/Fort Worth International airport opened a new 10-gate expansion to terminal B today.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: American keeping new aircraft types at launch bases
American Airlines added the Airbus A319, Boeing 777-300ER and Embraer 175 to its fleet in 2013, none of which have yet to fly much beyond their initial bases.