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American Airlines and Tulsa Tech partner to develop aviation maintenance talent pipeline

Students in Tulsa Tech’s aviation maintenance technology program now have more than 3,000 new industry mentors thanks to a new partnership announced today with American Airlines. Students now have direct access to the airline’s Tulsa-based aviation maintenance technicians through ongoing engagement opportunities at the carrier’s maintenance base and on campus. Additionally,...

American Airlines commits to conditional purchase of 100 ZeroAvia hydrogen-powered engines, increases investment in hydrogen-electric innovator

American Airlines has entered into a conditional purchase agreement with clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero inflight emissions save for water vapor. In addition, American has increased its investment in ZeroAvia. American made its first investment in ZeroAvia in 2022 and has also now participated in the c...

CFM signs LEAP-1B engine service agreement for entire American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX fleet

CFM International has finalized various agreements with American Airlines for LEAP-1B engines to power the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 10 fleet. The agreements, which among other things provide for the purchase of spare engines, include a new 20-year service agreement covering American’s existing and new LEAP-1B engines. American’s Chief Financial Officer Devon May...

American Airlines orders 85 additional A321neo aircraft

American Airlines, has signed a firm order for an additional 85 A321neo aircraft, taking its total order for the aircraft type to 219 aircraft. American Airlines took delivery of its first A321neo in February 2019, and 70 have been delivered as of January 31, 2024. The airline is the world's largest operator of A320 Family aircraft, the world’s largest A321 operator (...

American Airlines places order for up to 133 Embraer aircraft

Embraer secured a major order for 133 aircraft from American Airlines Group to meet domestic demand in the United States. American has placed a firm order with Embraer for 90 E175s, with purchase rights for 43 additional jets. The aircraft will be delivered with 76 seats in American’s standard dual-class configuration. The deal, with all purchase rights exercised, is worth more than US$...

American Airlines becomes only U.S. carrier to fly between New York and Tokyo

Traveling to Japan will get easier this summer with new service from American Airlines between New York (JFK) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Last week, the United States Department of Transportation formally approved American’s application to become the only U.S. carrier operating nonstop service between JFK and HND. Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice Presiden...

American Airlines and West Los Angeles College join forces to train future aviation maintenance professionals

Students in West Los Angeles College’s aviation maintenance technician program have new tools in their toolboxes — more than 450 to be exact. Thanks to a new partnership with American Airlines, students now have direct access to the airline’s Los Angeles-based aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) through ongoing engagement opportunities and guaranteed interviews for top-perfor...

American Airlines joins Embraer Energia Advisory Group

American Airlines has signed an MoU with Embraer to join its Energia Advisory Group, an experienced and knowledgeable team of airlines, lessors, suppliers, and other aviation experts advising Embraer on its development of sustainable aircraft for the future. The MoU with Embraer will see the companies working together to define and establish the real-world requirements for sustainable, emission-fr...

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