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American Airlines Nears Boeing 777 Replacement Decision
American Airlines is finalizing a major fleet decision to replace its aging Boeing 777-200s with up to 65 new widebody aircraft. The carrier is currently evaluating both the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 787 families, targeting long-haul capabilities with deliveries planned for the next decade. Management emphasizes the need for global range flexibility in whatever airframe ultimately wins the bid. For aspiring airline pilots, this impending order signals sustained heavy-jet hiring and potential new type rating pathways at a major legacy carrier well into the 2030s.