FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines
today officially welcomes its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. American
took delivery of the airplane, a 787-8 with registration number
N800AN, on Thursday at Boeing's factory in Everett, Washington, and it is scheduled to
arrive in Dallas/Fort Worth on
Friday afternoon.
"We are committed to delivering a fantastic product for our
customers with the continuation of our unprecedented fleet renewal
program and more than $2 billion in
improvements in the customer experience," said Doug Parker, American's chairman and CEO. "The
787 makes our fleet younger and more modern and it will open up new
possibilities to connect our customers to the places they want to
fly."
"We're proud that American Airlines has chosen the 787 to be a
key part of its fleet renewal plan," said Ray Conner, president and CEO of Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "We appreciate American's confidence in the
airplane and know the Dreamliner will open exciting new routes for
American's customers."
American has placed firm orders for 42 Boeing 787 aircraft, with
the right to acquire an additional 58. American will take delivery
of both the 787-8 and 787-9 as part of the 42 firm orders. American
expects its first 787 to enter revenue service in the second
quarter, flying domestically between American's hubs for several
weeks before being launched on international flights.
The 787 will bring new benefits to American's network and
customers. It has an onboard experience unlike any other airplane
and provides improved aerodynamics, advanced engine technology,
reduced maintenance requirements, better fuel efficiency and lower
overall operating costs.
American already has the youngest fleet of the U.S. global
network carriers, with an average aircraft age of 12.3 years. In
2015, American plans to take delivery of an average of two new
aircraft per week. These new deliveries will make American's fleet
even younger, more modern and more efficient and will provide a
solid foundation for continued improvements in technology, products
and services.
American is in the midst of more than $2
billion in planned improvements to give customers a superior
travel experience around the world. These investments include fully
lie-flat seats on international long-haul aircraft; international
Wi-Fi; more in-flight entertainment options and power outlets; a
new, modern design for Admirals Club lounges worldwide; and an
upgraded assortment of complimentary healthy food, cocktails and
more. In addition to taking delivery of hundreds of new planes,
American is retrofitting its entire fleet of Boeing 777-200s and
selected 767-300s, 757-200s and Airbus A319s to refresh the cabins
and enhance the experience on domestic and international
flights.
For more information on American's fleet renewal efforts, visit
aa.com/newplanes.
About American Airlines Group
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) is the holding company for
American Airlines and US Airways. Together with wholly owned and
third-party regional carriers operating as American Eagle and US
Airways Express, the airlines operate an average of nearly 6,700
flights per day to 339 destinations in 54 countries from its hubs
in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort
Worth, Los Angeles,
Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. The American Airlines
AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles programs allow members to
earn miles for travel, vacation packages, car rentals, hotel stays
and everyday purchases. Members of both programs can redeem miles
for tickets as well as upgrades to First Class and Business Class.
In addition, AAdvantage members can redeem miles for vacation
packages, car rentals, hotel stays and retail products. American is
a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members
and members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily
flights to 150 countries. Connect with American on Twitter
@AmericanAir and Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines and follow US
Airways on Twitter @USAirways.
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