American Airlines To Order Up To 200 Jets?

American Airlines has confirmed that it is in discussions with Airbus and Boeing over a new single-aisle order, for either A321neo or 737 MAX.

Bloomberg News had earlier reported that American was in discussions to order at least 100 jets but others suggest the order may top 200.

“We are talking to Boeing and Airbus about our narrowbody aircraft needs for the latter half of this decade and beyond,” American said in a statement.

Last month American said: “Due to the young age of our aircraft, our fleet replacement needs are very limited. Therefore, we expect aircraft capex for the next several years and likely through the end of the decade to average about $3.5 billion per year.”

However with Airbus and Boeing securing huge orders recently American needs to move to ensure supply for the latter end of the decade and beyond.

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