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American Airlines Order Turns To Dismay
The fanfare was loud and generated the desired attention, but now that the euphoria has subsided it is apparent that AMR Group’s deals with Airbus and Boeing to overhaul American Airlines’ narrowbody fleet are more wishful thinking than concrete achievement. For one thing, there is no firm order for 460 aircraft. Under American’s labor contracts—notably its agreement with the Allied Pilots Association—the carrier cannot add a new aircraft type, even a different variant, until a pay scale has… (www.aviationweek.com) Más...With the name AMERICAN AIRLINES you would think that boeing would be the more logical choice.
Well, it's all about price and delivery and keeping vendors honest. Before Airbus, they were split between Boeing and MD. With Boeing buying MD, that is the only way AA is 100% Boeing right now. They have had Airbus before and only by having Eagle as a separate company now can they say they are all Boeing now, what with all of Eagle's RJ's and ATR's
Very true, but as a proud American i could only hope they live by their name. i have no issue with airbus, i just wish companys could be loyal and proud, and stand by the name they create....... but hey, i can dream right
Brandon, myself and a bunch of others agree with you 100%, but as long as Arpey and the other hogs are feeding at the head of the trough at the expense of everyone else there, it will be about the almighty $ and the attitude of "I got mine". They are the only legacy carrier that didn't bounce back last year with at least a small profit and you really can't, as much as we might want to, blame the unions. The money is coming in but as with any hog farm, those at the head of the trough are going to get their's first. Sad part is, it is a damn good Airline but if something don't happen to get rid of that bunch, it won't be.