American Airlines (IATA:AA) today placed orders for a total of 460 narrow-body aircraft ( 260 firm, and 825 with options) in the history’s largest aircraft order ever. The airline also launched the yet to be named Boeing’s conceptual future narrow-body re-engine aircraft. The total order numbers are - 130...
It was widely reported recently on many major news sources, that the long-time Boeing loyal American Airlines is contemplating a deal with Airbus for up to 250 aircraft. As per the news reports, American (AA) had first talked to Airbus and only then returned to Boeing asking to make...
The May Day of year 2011 – turned out to be a day of significant importance to aviation. In the true aviation fashion, two events where pilots said “Mayday” were solved on the very day. 1. AF447 FDR memory unit retrieved The missing memory unit of the Air...
UPDATE: During American’s financial call in late February, the airline increased firm orders for the type to three. American Airlines today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of two Boeing 777-300ERs. The aircraft will be delivered in late 2012, and have made...
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, operating as AA802, from Dallas DFW to Montreal YUL overran the runway upon landing. The aircraft had about 100 passengers, and none were injured, reported a Canadian television. Flt 802 DFW-YUL, in mud, off runway in Montreal. No reported injuries. Passengers have deplaned and...
N977AN in her glory days. American Airlines flight AA331, operated by a 737-800, has overran the runway 12 at Kingston Airport, Jamaica ( KIN/MKJP ). There is heavy rain in the area at the moment. The aircraft has reportedly broken into two. There have been 145pax and 7 crew...
