As American Grows Mainline Fleet To 1,000, Unions Scrutinize Financials

American Airines' 1,000th mainline jet in Dallas.

A Boeing 787-9–American Airlines’ 1000th mainline aircraft–arrived at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Aug. 29.

Credit: American Airlines
American Airlines has taken delivery of its 1,000th mainline aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 featuring a new premium-heavy configuration. Eight premium-heavy 787-9s have now been delivered to American since the spring, a layout the carrier first unveiled in May, representing its first significant long-haul...
Christine Boynton

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

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