American Airlines is expected to receive its first Airbus A321 XLR this year. However, an exact delivery date has not yet been set, as the industry portal "CH-Aviation" reports. The US airline has ordered a total of 50 aircraft of this type and plans to significantly expand its long-haul fleet by 2029.
With the introduction of the Airbus A321 XLR, American Airlines wants to increase the number of its long-haul aircraft from the current 125 to 200. The model is characterized by an increased range and is intended to be used in particular on transatlantic routes.
In addition, the company plans to keep the Boeing 777-300ER in service longer than originally planned. The airline currently operates 20 of these aircraft with an average age of eleven years. At the same time, American Airlines is in talks with Airbus and Boeing about a possible new order for wide-body aircraft. However, no concrete decisions have been made yet.
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