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American Airlines weighs order for up to 65 widebody jets as 777-200ER retirements loom

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American Airlines is nearing a decision on its next widebody fleet investment, potentially covering as many as 65 aircraft. The requirement is tied to the eventual retirement of the carrier’s Boeing 777-200ERs over the next decade, setting up a major competition between Airbus and Boeing.

Discovered 2026-09-10T00:13:39.461846-07:00 | 2026-09-10T00:13:39.461846-07:00

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  • A potential order for up to 65 widebodies would be a significant fleet commitment and could shape American’s long-haul capacity and aircraft mix for the next decade.
  • The decision advances the widebody replacement process for American’s 47 Boeing 777-200ERs, with timing and aircraft availability likely central to the outcome.

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