AA to order the 787!

Fantastic news for AA flyers and certainly something AA needed to do to stay in the game for the next decade and beyond.

From AA.com

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Announces intent to acquire an initial 42 Boeing 787-9 aircraft scheduled for delivery from 2012 to 2018, with right to purchase up to 58 additional 787s that may be scheduled for delivery from 2015 to 2020
787 agreement would support wide-body replacement and future growthexpected after American, British Airways and Iberia achieve antitrust immunity and implement joint business agreement
Obtains financing for 20 previously ordered Boeing 737-800s scheduled to be delivered in 2009

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Fantastic news for AA flyers and certainly something AA needed to do to stay in the game for the next decade and beyond.

From AA.com

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Announces intent to acquire an initial 42 Boeing 787-9 aircraft scheduled for delivery from 2012 to 2018, with right to purchase up to 58 additional 787s that may be scheduled for delivery from 2015 to 2020
787 agreement would support wide-body replacement and future growthexpected after American, British Airways and Iberia achieve antitrust immunity and implement joint business agreement
Obtains financing for 20 previously ordered Boeing 737-800s scheduled to be delivered in 2009

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wow, let the livery speculation begin!

http://www.aa.com/content/images/abo...Dreamliner.jpg

from aa.com



wicked!!!

wow, let the livery speculation begin!

http://www.aa.com/content/images/abo...Dreamliner.jpg

from aa.com



wicked!!!

Wow. Good news for Boeing, which has been rather grim between the strike and the recession.

Wow. Good news for Boeing, which has been rather grim between the strike and the recession.

Mmh, that's gonna look HOT in bare metal.

Mmh, that's gonna look HOT in bare metal.

Thats great news to hear.. Great going AA! Is the livery going to look similar to what the A300 used to look years back?


Example Here
http://pictures.airliners.net/photo/Ame ... 1319777/L/

Thats great news to hear.. Great going AA! Is the livery going to look similar to what the A300 used to look years back?


Example Here
http://pictures.airliners.net/photo/Ame ... 1319777/L/

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Originally Posted by flyboy 28

Mmh, that's gonna look HOT in bare metal.

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Except the 787 isn't made of metal, so who knows what it's going to look like.

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Originally Posted by flyboy 28

Mmh, that's gonna look HOT in bare metal.

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Except the 787 isn't made of metal, so who knows what it's going to look like.

"Even as we battle the challenges of volatile and historically high fuel prices and serious economic uncertainty, we must continue to carefully invest in our company for the long-term benefit of our shareholders, customers, employees and the communities we serve," CEO Gerard Arpey said. "The 787 will help reduce our fuel and maintenance costs, lessen our impact on the environment and support our goal of providing industry-leading products and services over the long haul."

We are going to need a modern, fuel-efficient fleet to compete and win in the years to come - which is why we have accelerated our fleet renewal program in recent months. As you know, we will be taking delivery of dozens of new Boeing 737 aircraft in the next two years. Today we took another very important step, announcing a deal with Boeing to take 42 of their new wide-body 787 aircraft - with deliveries to begin in 2012 - with options for 58 more. These new aircraft will replace existing wide-bodies as they retire - and, they will position us well for the growth we expect to result from the immunized trans-Atlantic arrangement we're seeking with British Airways and Iberia.

Arpey went on to say the agreement to purchase the 787s is the latest example of AA's efforts to build a successful, competitive airline for the long-term while continuing to work to overcome the many immediate challenges facing the entire airline industry. 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.

The aircraft purchase agreement is an investment in the future of American Airlines – and one that is essential for positioning AA for success. The agreement also allows for significant flexibility to manage AA's fleet plan to meet the needs of our business.

Delivery Schedule

The Initial 42 Boeing 787-9 aircraft is scheduled for delivery beginning in September 2012 and ending in 2018. The 58 additional 787 aircraft may be scheduled for delivery beginning in 2015 and ending in 2020.

The 787 purchase agreement contains provisions that would allow AA to choose not to acquire some or all of the 42 initial 787s if it has not reached a satisfactory agreement with the Allied Pilots Association to operate the aircraft. The company must notify Boeing of its intent to purchase a 787 at least 18 months prior to a scheduled delivery date. While there can be no assurances, AA expects to reach such an agreement with the APA prior to the first notification date.

AA announced previously that it will take delivery of 76 more-fuel-efficient Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2009 and 2010 as it replaces its narrow-body MD-80 fleet.

About the 787-9 Dreamliner

The 787-9 is designed to carry up to 290 passengers. With a range capability of up to 8,500 nautical miles, it is expected that the 787-9 could operate on every route American serves today, while offering potential to support new routes if business conditions warrant. The company has not decided the specific cabin configuration or engine type and is in the process of determining which wide-body aircraft the 787 would replace.

"Even as we battle the challenges of volatile and historically high fuel prices and serious economic uncertainty, we must continue to carefully invest in our company for the long-term benefit of our shareholders, customers, employees and the communities we serve," CEO Gerard Arpey said. "The 787 will help reduce our fuel and maintenance costs, lessen our impact on the environment and support our goal of providing industry-leading products and services over the long haul."

We are going to need a modern, fuel-efficient fleet to compete and win in the years to come - which is why we have accelerated our fleet renewal program in recent months. As you know, we will be taking delivery of dozens of new Boeing 737 aircraft in the next two years. Today we took another very important step, announcing a deal with Boeing to take 42 of their new wide-body 787 aircraft - with deliveries to begin in 2012 - with options for 58 more. These new aircraft will replace existing wide-bodies as they retire - and, they will position us well for the growth we expect to result from the immunized trans-Atlantic arrangement we're seeking with British Airways and Iberia.

Arpey went on to say the agreement to purchase the 787s is the latest example of AA's efforts to build a successful, competitive airline for the long-term while continuing to work to overcome the many immediate challenges facing the entire airline industry. 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.

The aircraft purchase agreement is an investment in the future of American Airlines – and one that is essential for positioning AA for success. The agreement also allows for significant flexibility to manage AA's fleet plan to meet the needs of our business.

Delivery Schedule

The Initial 42 Boeing 787-9 aircraft is scheduled for delivery beginning in September 2012 and ending in 2018. The 58 additional 787 aircraft may be scheduled for delivery beginning in 2015 and ending in 2020.

The 787 purchase agreement contains provisions that would allow AA to choose not to acquire some or all of the 42 initial 787s if it has not reached a satisfactory agreement with the Allied Pilots Association to operate the aircraft. The company must notify Boeing of its intent to purchase a 787 at least 18 months prior to a scheduled delivery date. While there can be no assurances, AA expects to reach such an agreement with the APA prior to the first notification date.

AA announced previously that it will take delivery of 76 more-fuel-efficient Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2009 and 2010 as it replaces its narrow-body MD-80 fleet.

About the 787-9 Dreamliner

The 787-9 is designed to carry up to 290 passengers. With a range capability of up to 8,500 nautical miles, it is expected that the 787-9 could operate on every route American serves today, while offering potential to support new routes if business conditions warrant. The company has not decided the specific cabin configuration or engine type and is in the process of determining which wide-body aircraft the 787 would replace.

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Originally Posted by flyboy 28

Mmh, that's gonna look HOT in bare metal.

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Except the 787 isn't made of metal, so who knows what it's going to look like.

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Good point, I'm sure it will have to be painted in a grayish or a metallic like silver paint. Today's paints have progressed so much where they can easily apply a silver reflective paint to keep AA's "Silver Bird" style. I'm very excited about this news!

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Originally Posted by GothamSpotter

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Originally Posted by flyboy 28

Mmh, that's gonna look HOT in bare metal.

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Except the 787 isn't made of metal, so who knows what it's going to look like.

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Good point, I'm sure it will have to be painted in a grayish or a metallic like silver paint. Today's paints have progressed so much where they can easily apply a silver reflective paint to keep AA's "Silver Bird" style. I'm very excited about this news!

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Originally Posted by flyboy 28

Mmh, that's gonna look HOT in bare metal.

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The compositve fuselage of the 787 needs to be painted :wink:

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Originally Posted by flyboy 28

Mmh, that's gonna look HOT in bare metal.

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The compositve fuselage of the 787 needs to be painted :wink:

Odd coincidence...just hours after this announcement, the Dow Jones avg (of which Boeing is a component) closed down 7.87%!

Odd coincidence...just hours after this announcement, the Dow Jones avg (of which Boeing is a component) closed down 7.87%!

what if the fuselage were covered in a thin sheet of mylar? true it would be more suceptable to damage but it might just look closer to metal than paint.

what if the fuselage were covered in a thin sheet of mylar? true it would be more suceptable to damage but it might just look closer to metal than paint.