Air TransportAmerican Airlines considering new widebody order, says CEO, with Boeing 777 retirement nearingUS carrier is evaluating proposals from Airbus and Boeing, with deliveries expected in the early 2030s when its Boeing 777-200ER fleet begins to retireJune 11, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby rules out further merger attemptsCarrier will not continue consolidating the airline sector in the short term after American's snub.May 29, 2026Read more
Air TransportAmerican Airlines to install Starlink wi-fi on over 500 narrowbody aircraftCarrier plans rollout starting in 2027, joining major airlines adopting starlink’s low-earth orbit satellite internetMay 26, 2026Read more
Air TransportAmerican Airlines unveils centennial livery as it resumes Venezuela flightsSpecial Embraer E175 operated inaugural Miami–Caracas service after seven-year hiatusMay 01, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited Airlines CEO details failed merger approach to American AirlinesScott Kirby outlines his perspective after American Airlines declines to pursue combinationApril 27, 2026Read more
Air TransportAmerican Airlines and Alaska Air explore deeper partnership, report saysUS carriers have discussed revenue-sharing agreements as American seeks to improve profitability, according to BloombergApril 22, 2026Read more
Air TransportAmerican Airlines rejects merger idea with United, citing antitrust concernsCarrier says combination would be “negative for competition and for consumers” after reports of proposal discussed with Trump administrationApril 18, 2026Read more
HistoryAmerican Airlines marks 100 years since first flight as mail carrier in 1926Carrier traces origins to early U.S. aviation networks before becoming one of the world’s largest airlines through decades of mergers and expansionApril 15, 2026Read more
Air TransportHow large could a combined United–American airline become?Fleet data and operational metrics point to an unprecedented scale in the U.S. marketApril 15, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited CEO floats potential merger with American Airlines, reports sayProposal discussed with US officials could create a 3,000-aircraft giant but faces major regulatory hurdlesApril 14, 2026Read more