American Airlines Joins the 1,000-Aircraft Club
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American Airlines reached a new mark in its fleet composition upon receiving its 1,000th aircraft for mainline operations. The aircraft is a Boeing 787-9, which landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on August 29, as reported by the company in a statement.
This delivery represents a step forward in the airline's strategy to modernize and enhance its premium offering. The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner comes equipped with the new Flagship Suite®, the company's latest premium cabin offering. These seats provide passengers with a private travel experience, featuring privacy doors, wireless charging pads, and a chaise lounge seating option.
Since April 2025, American has received eight of these aircraft and has a total of 30 on order. The 787-9 fleet with the new configuration currently operates on routes from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) and Los Angeles (LAX), as well as between Philadelphia (PHL) and London (LHR).
The company shared this chart, which illustrates the fleet's evolution since 2023 and its projected state by the end of this year
Additionally, here is the regional fleet:
This makes American Airlines, after United Airlines, the only other carrier to have more than 1,000 aircraft in its mainline fleet.
The "mainline fleet" refers to aircraft operated directly by American Airlines, excluding those flying under the American Eagle brand, which are operated by associated regional carriers.
With the addition of more Boeing 787-9s, the airline plans to expand the availability of the Flagship Suite® product on more flights to London (LHR) starting next year. Service from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to the British capital will commence in November of this year.
Furthermore, the company confirmed that in the coming months, customers will be able to experience this premium cabin on selected routes from DFW to Auckland (AKL), New Zealand; Brisbane (BNE), Australia; and Buenos Aires (EZE), Argentina. Service between Philadelphia (PHL) and Zurich (ZRH) will also be added.
The focus on the Flagship Suite® cabin is part of a broader strategy to elevate the travel experience, especially on long-haul segments. This is complemented by enhancements to onboard services, such as luxury amenity kits, chef-designed menus, and a selection of award-winning wines.
Looking ahead
American Airlines currently has 408 aircraft on order:
- A320neo family: five in 2025, 22 in 2026, 23 in 2027, and 101 from 2028 onwards.
- 737 MAX family: 10 in 2025, 16 in 2026, and 115 from 2028 onwards.
- 787 family: seven in the remainder of 2025, one in 2026, three in 2027, and 15 from 2028 onwards.
- Finally, Embraer E175: 10 in the remainder of 2025, 20 in 2026, 15 in 2027, and 45 from 2028 onwards
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