American CEO Eyes Widebody Order, Calls United Merger ‘Non-Starter’

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby (L) and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom (R)

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American Airlines “did the work” to evaluate a potential combination with United Airlines, its CEO told shareholders, before nixing the idea. Instead, the carrier remains focused on improving profitability through commercial initiatives and is making investments for the future, citing work underway...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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