American Airlines

By Christine Boynton
Algorithms airlines used in the past for forecasting revenue may no longer be accurate as travel patterns keep changing, an industry analyst observes.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
APA’s negotiating team is prepared to double down on the importance of quality-of-life issues before coming back to the Board in late April to assess progress.
Airlines & Lessors

This week we look at how many flights (cycles) the US ‘Big 4’ operators are operating compared to their equivalent month in 2019.
Air Transport

By David Casey
The partnership between American Airlines and JetSMART will cover domestic routes in Chile, as well as international services.
Airports & Networks

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
American Airlines has donated a Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 from a retired MD-80 to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance’s Chicago campus.
Workforce & Training

By Karen Walker
American Airlines says the multifaceted XLR was the aircraft equivalent of a Swiss Army Knife.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Today—not so much as an extra service but as a customer expectation—IFC is improving, and U.S. airlines are upgrading
Interiors & Connectivity

By Christine Boynton
A European Union court has denied an American Airlines appeal to cancel Delta Air Lines slots for London Heathrow service to Philadelphia.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
The “industry-leading” contract increases attention on the other U.S. “Big Four” as negotiations with their pilots continue.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom calls the deal “a game changer for our pilots.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Honda pursues SAF; Lithium-air battery; Fly-by-wire for GA; SAF from camelina.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
American Airlines has signed an MOU with Yield10 Bioscience to develop camelina as a low-carbon feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Emerging Technologies

By Christine Boynton
Delta Air Lines is the first of the four largest U.S. carriers to finalize a new pilot contract this year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Former Boeing executive Greg Smith has been named Independent Chairman of the American Airlines Group Board of Directors.
Airlines & Lessors

By Henry Canaday
Since implementing a Boeing predictive maintenance tool, the airlines have experienced reliability and cost benefits.
Emerging Technologies

By Chris Sloan
JetBlue is seeking to curry political favor for its pending acquisition of South Florida-based ULCC Spirit Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The NTSB's insistence on recording interviews with American Airlines pilots involved in a serious incursion has pilots' unions concerned.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lee Ann Shay
Recent airline financial data shows MRO costs increasing, and that trend is likely to continue.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Two troubling occurrences at U.S. airports will prompt an examination of airport operational safety risks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chris Sloan
Robert Isom, both an old hand and a new leader at American, exudes calm confidence in the airline’s future.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chris Sloan
American Airlines executives set out their strategy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
Safran Landing Systems reports increased interest from airlines in upgrading to carbon brakes.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
A $2 million incentive package has helped to attract the new service.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
JetBlue and American Airlines coordinate in Boston and New York, but the US Justice Department is seeking to unwind the alliance.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes details the latest new route announcements, as well as the services returning to carriers’ networks.
Airports & Networks