FAA examines Marine One safety incident involving Trump take off: WSJ
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a safety incident involving a Marine One helicopter carrying US President…
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American Airlines, Inc. (AA) is a major US airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 1926, it is one of the world\’s largest airlines by fleet size, revenue passenger-kilometers flown, scheduled passengers carried, and number of destinations served. American Airlines, along with its regional partners, operates an extensive international and domestic network. The airline is a founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance, the third largest alliance in the world.
Key Facts
- IATA airline code: AA
- ICAO airline code: AAL
- Call sign: AMERICAN
- Fleet size: Over 900 aircraft
- Destinations: Over 350 destinations in 50 countries
- Hubs: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago–O\’Hare (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York–JFK, Philadelphia (PHL), Phoenix–Sky Harbor (PHX), Washington–National (DCA)
- Parent company: American Airlines Group
- Alliance: Oneworld
Brazil approves American Airlines’ $100M investment in Azul
Brazil’s competition authority has cleared American Airlines’ planned investment in Azul, allowing the US carrier to acquire a…
FAA to probe Miami runway close call between American Airlines A319 & Phenom 300
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reportedly opened an investigation after an American Airlines Airbus A319 rejected takeoff…
Venezuela earthquake ravages Caracas airport as travelers run for cover: video
Venezuela has been struck by two devastating earthquakes which saw terrified passengers at Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)…
American Airlines bets on more premium seating with narrowbody retrofit
According to American Airlines, from this summer the Fort-Worth based carrier will offer more premium seats than its…
UPDATED: FIFA World Cup 2026: A gallery of special airline liveries from around the world
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off on June 11, 2026, in the United States,…
American Airlines in talks with Boeing and Airbus over new widebody order
American Airlines is in contacted with both Boeing and Airbus over a possible new widebody aircraft order as…
American Airlines selects Starlink Wi-Fi for 500-plus Airbus aircraft
American Airlines is set to install Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on more than 500 Airbus aircraft beginning in the…
American Airlines prepares for biggest ever summer with 750,000 flights planned
American Airlines is gearing up for what it expects to be its biggest summer ever, with plans to…
Delta, American and United step in with rescue fares after Spirit collapses
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines are offering discounted fares and job opportunities to support passengers…
US passenger flights to Venezuela resume after seven-year suspension
For the first time in seven years, American Airlines resumed US passenger flights to Venezuela on April 30,…
United CEO confirms American merger idea is ‘off the table’ after rejection
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby tried to reframe his failed merger approach to American Airlines as a growth…
American cuts profit outlook as fuel price surge adds $4B to costs
American Airlines cut its full-year profit outlook on April 23, 2026, stating that surging fuel prices are expected…
Alaska, American discuss revenue-sharing in talks that broached merger: reports
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines discussed a potential revenue-sharing agreement as part of talks that also broached a…
Trump suggests federal government could help Spirit Airlines during live call
US President Donald Trump has suggested on a live call with CNBC that the federal government could help…
American Airlines puts talk of merger with United Airlines firmly to bed
American Airlines has put speculation around a possible merger with rival carrier United Airlines firmly to bed after…
FAA caps O’Hare flights as United, American jostle for expanded summer access
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has capped daily operations at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) at 2,708 flights from…
United CEO ran American merger idea by Trump in White House meet-up: reports
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby ran the idea of a colossal merger with rival American Airlines by US…