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American Airlines Takes Major Fleet Renewal Step By Announcing Plans To Acquire Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

On October 15, 2008 American Airlines, Inc., announced it entered into a purchase agreement with Boeing under which American intends to acquire an initial 42 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with the right to purchase up to 58 additional 787s.  The agreement would support American’s wide-body replacement as well as the international growth that is expected after American, British Airways and Iberia achieve antitrust immunity and implement a joint business agreement for flights between North America and Europe.  Five oneworld carriers expect to coordinate route networks once the ATI application is approved.  Additional codesharing is also a possibility.

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