American Airlines To Buy 260 New Planes From Boeing, Airbus

American Airlines has announced a massive order for new planes, splitting 260 new aircraft among Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer in a move designed to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats, reported David Koenig for the Associated Press (AP).

American is bolstering its fleet. I Photo: American Airlines Facebook

American said it placed options for up to 193 more planes over the next several years. The airline and aircraft-makers did not disclose financial terms for the orders.

The package of orders includes 85 Boeing 737 Max 10s — a larger version of the Max that has not yet been certified by U.S. regulators.

The plane is already years behind schedule, and United Airlines — which has 277 on order — removed the Max 10 from its plans, at least temporarily. However, American gave the US plane maker a vote of confidence, even converting a previous order for 30 Max 8s to the larger Max 10s.

It also ordered 85 A321neo planes from Airbus, Boeing’s European rival. The A321 and Max 10 are about the same size. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline also ordered 90 smaller E175 aircraft from Brazil’s Embraer.

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