American Airlines Orders 260 New Narrowbody Jets to Upgrade Fleet as Travel Recovers
• American Airlines orders 260 new narrowbody jets, including 85 Airbus A321neos, 90 Embraer E175s for regional flights, and 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10s • Planes will be used to upgauge domestic and short-haul international routes, add more premium seats • Order continues fleet modernization and expansion as air travel recovers • Comes despite Boeing's MAX 10 delays and quality control issues • Orders address aircraft supply constraints airlines face through end of decade