American Airlines marks 100 years since first flight as mail carrier in 1926
Carrier traces origins to early U.S. aviation networks before becoming one of the world’s largest airlines through decades of mergers and expansion
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How large could a combined United–American airline become?
Fleet data and operational metrics point to an unprecedented scale in the U.S. market
United CEO floats potential merger with American Airlines, reports say
Proposal discussed with US officials could create a 3,000-aircraft giant but faces major regulatory hurdles
American sets April 30 target to resume Venezuela flights
Carrier plans daily Miami–Caracas service with Embraer 175 pending approvals
American Airlines cleared to resume flights to Venezuela
Carrier plans Miami service to Caracas and Maracaibo through regional subsidiary Envoy
American Airlines selects CFM LEAP-1A engines for future A321neo deliveries
Decision covers aircraft ordered in 2024 and comes as Airbus faces supply constraints linked to Pratt & Whitney GTF engines
American Airlines plans return to US–Venezuela flights after nearly seven-year hiatus
Carrier seeks approval to resume daily service amid tentative shift in bilateral relations
American Airlines starts offering free high-speed Wi-Fi on over 2 million annual flights
Carrier launches phased rollout, starting with regional single-aisle fleet and new Boeing 787s
American Airlines acquires 20.8% stake in Republic after Mesa merger
Transaction grants American 9.7 million shares in the combined regional carrier, joining United and Delta as minority stakeholders
American Airlines launches inaugural A321XLR flight from New York to Los Angeles
The carrier becomes the first operator in the US of the Airbus ultra-long-range, single-aisle aircraft, in preparation for its international debut in 2026