On January 29, 2026, President Trump ordered the FAA to fully reopen Venezuelan airspace, allowing US airlines to restart commercial operations. American Airlines was the first airline to announce plans to reinstate nonstop service.
American Airlines has confirmed that its upcoming Airbus A321neos will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, according to CEO Robert Isom. The airline has an additional 120 A321neos and 35 A321XLRs on order through 2032, all of which will be powered by the same engine.
American Airlines has acquired a minority stake in Republic Airways Holdings following its merger with Mesa Airlines earlier this year, according to a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Breaking Defense reports that American received approximately 9.
American Airlines cabin crew have launched a scathing assessment of CEO Robert Isom following the latest financial results. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants criticized the airline's performance, citing lagging profits and customer experience compared to competitors like Delta Air Lines.
American Airlines patched bullet damage on one of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 control surfaces after discovering it during a routine inspection in Medellín, Colombia. The aircraft was removed from service and ferried to Dallas for permanent repairs.