{"id":18000,"date":"2024-03-06T11:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T10:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horizon.mt\/?p=18000"},"modified":"2024-03-05T20:24:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T19:24:52","slug":"american-airlines-places-orders-with-airbus-boeing-and-embraer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horizon.mt\/2024\/03\/06\/american-airlines-places-orders-with-airbus-boeing-and-embraer\/","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines places orders with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>American Airlines announced orders for 260 new aircraft, including 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10 and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft. The orders also include options and purchase rights for an additional 193 aircraft. As part of the Boeing order, American has upgauged 30 existing 737 MAX 8 orders to 737 MAX 10 aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The orders are part of American\u2019s continued investment to expand premium seats across its narrowbody and regional fleets and support the long-term strength of the airline\u2019s domestic and short-haul international network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote td_quote_box td_box_center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOver the past decade, we have invested heavily to modernize and simplify our fleet, which is the largest and youngest among U.S. network carriers, 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>American\u2019s CEO <strong>Robert Isom<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2014, American has taken delivery of more than 600 mainline and regional aircraft. With this announcement, American has 440 aircraft on order, extending its aircraft order book into the next decade so the airline can continue to meet the growing demand for air travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote td_quote_box td_box_center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe are very pleased to continue our longstanding partnerships with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer with these orders, 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>American\u2019s Chief Financial Officer <strong>Devon May<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measured narrowbody fleet growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The aircraft orders support American\u2019s measured growth into the next decade and smooth the delivery schedule in the coming years. Accounting for these orders, American expects to remain within its previously announced guidance for capacity and capital expenditures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the past decade, the A321 and A321neo aircraft have flown American\u2019s customers across the U.S. and to short-haul international destinations. American continues to be the largest single-carrier operator in the world of A320 family aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote td_quote_box td_box_center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe continued investment in the A321neo is a testament to the unprecedented value of the world\u2019s most versatile and capable single-aisle aircraft, 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 an exceptional experience for its passengers and crews.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><strong>Beno\u00eet de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry<\/strong>, EVP Sales, Commercial Aircraft, Airbus<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>American is planning for the future with the new order of 737 MAX 10s and looks forward to certification of the aircraft. The airline currently operates the 737 MAX 8 and the addition of the 737 MAX 10 will allow American to continue to upgauge its fleet and provide more flexibility across its network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote td_quote_box td_box_center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe deeply appreciate American Airlines\u2019 trust in Boeing and its confidence in the 737 MAX family. American\u2019s selection of the 737-10 will provide even greater efficiency, commonality and flexibility for its global network and operations, our team here at Boeing is committed to delivering on this new order and supporting American\u2019s strategic growth with one of the industry\u2019s largest and most modern fleets.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><strong>Stan Deal<\/strong>, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upgauged regional fleet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>American is focused on bringing larger, dual-class regional aircraft into its fleet, which will continue to drive connectivity from smaller markets to the rest of the airline\u2019s global network. The airline expects to retire all of its 50-seat single-class regional jets by the end of the decade and will continue to serve small and medium-size markets with larger regional jets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dual-class regional jets with premium seating, high-speed satellite Wi-Fi and in-seat power are expected to make up American\u2019s entire regional fleet upon completion of the Embraer E175 deliveries. The new E175 aircraft will be operated by American\u2019s wholly owned regional carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote td_quote_box td_box_center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe E175 is truly the backbone of the U.S. aviation network, connecting all corners of the country, one of the world\u2019s most successful aircraft programs, the E175 was upgraded with a series of modifications that improved fuel burn by 6.5%. This modern, comfortable, reliable and efficient aircraft continues to deliver the connectivity the U.S. depends on day after day. This represents American\u2019s largest-ever single order of E175s, and we thank American for its continued trust in our products and people.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><strong>Arjan Meijer<\/strong>, CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhancements to existing aircraft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To serve customers\u2019 growing demand for a premium travel experience, American will be retrofitting its A319 and A320 aircraft beginning in 2025. The retrofit will refresh the interior with power at every seat, larger overhead bins and new seats with updated trim and finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American\u2019s A319 fleet will be outfitted with more premium seats for a total of 12 domestic first class seats. The A320 fleet retrofits will increase the aircraft\u2019s domestic first class seat count to 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the planned refresh of existing aircraft and the expected deliveries of new aircraft, premium seating in American\u2019s fleet is expected to grow by more than 20% by 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Airlines announced orders for 260 new aircraft, including 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10 and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft. The orders also include options and purchase rights for an additional 193 aircraft. As part of the Boeing order, American has upgauged 30 existing 737 MAX 8 orders to 737 MAX 10 aircraft. 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