American Airlines Inc, a subsidiary of AMR Corp., announced that they will be buying up to 100 Boeing 787s. According to Boeing, American Airlines has a firm order for 42 787-900s, and has 58 options. The first 42 airplanes on firm order are expected to be delivered between 2012 and 2018, the other 58 787s are expected around 2015 to 2020. The Allied Pilots Association, the union representing American Airlines pilots, may have trouble negotiating pay rates with the Airline. Boeing made an out / provision for the airline, in case agreements cannot be made between the two groups. An APA spokesman said that they were happy to see American investing in new aircraft, however they also hope that the company with invest in its employees as well. Hopefully the two groups will work something out.
American Airlines, a near all-Boeing airline, has been working hard at replacing older aircraft. The MD-80 series is one of the biggest fuel hogs in the industry, and American has been replacing them with 737NG aircraft. It’s no surprise to see them replacing long-haul as well. Notably, the A300, has begun its phase out process; 28 remain on their mainline fleet. I think we might see American replace its aging 767-200 and 767-300 fleet with the 787s.
Although carriers are reducing capacity, they have been purchasing new aircraft in an attempt to modernize their fleets and decrease fuel expenses. I see this as a smart move by American.
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Ok better Yet!!!
Lets take all of our Stocks out of Iran!! ALL!!
Now Lets also place those Stocks in Drilling rigs here in North America!!
Now lets do this also to Delta, Air Canada, Us Airways and ?
People, Diabetics and travellers of the world!
Us Airways was a wonderful airline that provided my TRAIL partner and I a trip to Boston from Buffalo. The unfortunate part is that my trial Partner was unable to join me due to severe back problems. Hence I took the flight without them. I had notified US Airways well enough ahead of time. I booked on the flight
on 6/17/08 there after a week we realized that it was not possible to travel on the …Anyway I have paid the entire trip for two people. Granted US airways allowed the name change to my Name silly I paid it in the first place any way, But now the are asking me…..
A guy trying to get the cure for Diabetics around the world, who is on Disability, lives off 200 dollars per month another 150 dollars because it was a cheap flight. granted I was aware of this sort of and I just thought I could get this flight no extra costs.
I have pleaded with US AIRWAYS people but to speak with them is like talking to a brick wall. As an Airline I would have thought they would be Happy to assist a diabetic willing to give his life for a possible cure of Diabetes. Well the employees of this Airline are just doing their job. Because I cannot get there this month I plead with them to waive the 150.00 fee and I hope to allow them to be a sponsor to the cure of Diabetes! If anyone Anywhere knows how to contact this Five Star Airline Please do so on my Behalf. I am hoping a resolve can be found prior to the trip I need to take on the 27th of this month.
Thank you
At this point please do not post this elsewhere, for I am sure they can resolve this