American Airlines orders 85 additional A321neo aircraft
Above: American Airlines’ first A321neo was delivered in February 2019.
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“Over the past decade, we have invested heavily to modernise and simplify our fleet, which is the largest and youngest among US network carriers,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “These orders will continue to fuel our fleet with newer, more efficient aircraft so we can continue to deliver the best network and record-setting operational reliability for our customers.”
“The continued investment in the A321neo is a testament to the unprecedented value of the world’s most versatile and capable single aisle aircraft,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales, Commercial Aircraft, Airbus. "For nearly two decades, American Airlines has used its A320 Family of aircraft, some of which have been produced in the US in Mobile, Alabama, to grow its domestic and short-haul international network and provide an exceptional experience for its passengers and crews.”
American Airlines took delivery of its first A321neo in February 2019, and 70 have been delivered as of 31st January 2024. The airline is the world's largest operator of A320 Family aircraft, the world’s largest A321 operator (CEO and NEO) and the largest customer for the A321neo in North America.
The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo Family. To date more than 6,100 A321neos have been ordered by more than 90 customers worldwide.
