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DECEMBER 15 2008
Even as American Airlines continues to battle
near-term challenges presented by the cur-
rent economic climate and volatile fuel prices,
it continues to invest in its future for the benefit
of customers, employees, shareholders, and
the communities it serves. In keeping with that
philosophy, American recentlyannounced that it
hasentered intoapurchaseagreementwith the
Boeing Company with the intent to acquire an
initial 42 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, which are
scheduled for delivery between2012and2018.
Americanalsohas the right topurchaseup to
58additional 787s thatmaybescheduled forde-
livery between 2015 and 2020. The purchase of
the initial 42 787-9 aircraft is subject to certain
contingency provisions.
GerardArpey, chairmanandCEOofAMRCor-
poration, the parent company of American, said
during the announcement that the agreement
to purchase the 787 Dreamliners is the latest
exampleof thecompany’sefforts tobuildasuc-
cessful, competitive airline for the long term
whilecontinuing towork toovercome the imme-
diate challenges facing theentire industry.
Arpey said the agreement would support
American’s wide-body replacement efforts as
well as the international growth that isexpected
to occur after American, British Airways, and
Iberiaachieveantitrust immunityand implement
a joint business agreement for flights between
enhanced air filtration, larger windows, more
stowage space, and improved lighting.
The787-9 isdesigned to carry up to290pas-
sengers. With its range capability of up to 8,500
nauticalmiles, it isexpected that the787-9could
operate on every route American serves today
and offer the potential to support new routes
if business conditions warrant them. American
has yet to decide on a specific cabin configura-
tion and engine type for its 787s and is in the
processofdeterminingwhichwide-bodyaircraft
in itsfleet the787would replace.
North America and Europe. The three airlines
haveanapplication forantitrust immunitypend-
ingwith theU.S. Department of Transportation.
“The 787will help reduce our fuel andmain-
tenancecosts, lessenourenvironmental impact,
and support our goal of providing industry-
leadingproductsand services,”Arpey said.
According to Boeing, the technologically ad-
vanced 787 will use 20 percent less fuel than
today’sairplanesof comparablesize, provideup
to 45 percentmore cargo revenue capacity, and
feature innovations such as a new interior with
EnhancingAmerican’sFleet
Americanhasundertakenmany initiatives over thepast several years to
enhance its existingfleet with improvements to cabin interiors, onboard
services,andpassengeramenities.Theseeffortshave included installing
new premium-class seating, with the Next-Generation Business Class
seats introduced for the 767-300 and 777 aircraft. We’ve also added two
new first-class seats to the 777 and standardized our fleet in 2007 and
2008with theadditionof FlagshipSuite seatson transpacific routes.
American isenhancing its in-flight entertainmentwith thecurrent tri-
al forGogo in-flightbroadband Internet service, availableon the767-200.
We’vealso installednewLCDmonitors, digital entertainment equipment
for coachpassengers, andpersonal entertainment devices for first- and
business-class customerson the767-300, 767-200, and777aircraft.
American also continues to invest in its food-and-beverage options,
most recently with the launch of amenu-variety program for first- and
business-class customersandwithnewbuy-onboardoptions in coach.
Last but not least, American has announced that it will take delivery
of 76more-fuel-efficient Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2009 and 2010 as it
replaces thenarrow-bodyMD-80fleet.
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