The former was first created in Missouri in 1921, with both being merged in 1929 into holding company The Aviation Corporation.
The former was first created in Missouri in 1921, with both being merged in 1929 into holding company The Aviation Corporation.
As of 2019, the company employs nearly 130,000 people. American Airlines operates its primary and the largest maintenance and repair operations (MRO) base in Tulsa in addition to the maintenance locations at its hubs. == History == American Airlines was started in 1930 via a union of more than eighty small airlines.
This, in turn, was made in 1930 into an operating company and rebranded as American Airways.
After American Airlines submitted additional materials, the Copyright Office reversed its decision on December 7, 2018, and ruled that the logo contained enough creativity to merit copyright protection. ==== Aircraft livery ==== American's early liveries varied widely, but a common livery was adopted in the 1930s, featuring an eagle painted on the fuselage.
Construction of the new headquarters began after the demolition of the Sabre facility, previously on the site. The airline considered developing a new headquarters in Irving, Texas, on the old Texas Stadium site, before deciding to keep the headquarters in Fort Worth. === Corporate identity === ==== Logo ==== In 1931, Goodrich Murphy, an American employee, designed the AA logo as an entry in a logo contest.
In July 2018, the NAACP lifted their travel advisory saying that American has made improvements to mitigate discrimination and unsafe treatment of African Americans. == Accidents and incidents == As of March 2019, the airline has had almost sixty aircraft [loss]es, beginning with the crash of an American Airways Ford 5-AT-C Trimotor in August 1931.
In 1934, when new laws and attrition of mail contracts forced many airlines to reorganize, the corporation redid its routes into a connected system and was renamed American Airlines.
The prototype DST (Douglas Sleeper Transport) first flew on December 17, 1935, (the 32nd anniversary of the Wright Brothers' flight at Kitty Hawk).
American Airlines inaugurated passenger service on June 26, 1936, with simultaneous flights from Newark, New Jersey, and Chicago, Illinois. In 2011, due to a downturn in the airline industry, American Airlines' parent company AMR Corporation filed for bankruptcy protection.
The airline then procured a liquor license and began operating the lounge as the "Admirals Club" in 1939. The second Admirals Club opened at Washington National Airport.
Of these most were propeller driven aircraft, including three Lockheed L-188 Electra turboprop aircraft (of which one, the crash in 1959 of Flight 320, resulted in fatalities).
Propeller aircraft featured an international orange lightning bolt running down the length of the fuselage, which was replaced by a simpler orange stripe with the introduction of jets." In the late 1960s, American commissioned designer Massimo Vignelli to develop a new livery.
They also have two AA branded heritage 737-800 aircraft, an AstroJet N905NN, and the polished aluminum livery used from 1967 to 2013, N921NN. === Worker relations === The main representatives of key groups of employees are: The Allied Pilots Association is an in-house union which represents the nearly 15,000 American Airlines pilots; it was created in 1963 after the pilots left the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).
The logo was redesigned by Massimo Vignelli in 1967.
This included a new logo, which includes elements of the 1967 logo. American Airlines faced difficulty obtaining copyright registration for their 2013 logo.
They also have two AA branded heritage 737-800 aircraft, an AstroJet N905NN, and the polished aluminum livery used from 1967 to 2013, N921NN. === Worker relations === The main representatives of key groups of employees are: The Allied Pilots Association is an in-house union which represents the nearly 15,000 American Airlines pilots; it was created in 1963 after the pilots left the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).
Later in January 2013, Bloomberg asked the designer of the 1968 American Airlines logo (Massimo Vignelli) on his opinion over the rebranding. In the end, American let their employees decide the new livery's fate.
Between 1970 and 2000, the company grew into being an international carrier, purchasing Trans World Airlines in 2001. American had a direct role in the development of the DC-3, which resulted from a marathon telephone call from American Airlines CEO C.
In 1979, American moved its headquarters to a site at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which affected up to 1,300 jobs.
It was launched on May 1, 1981, and it remains the largest frequent flyer program with over 67 million members as of 2011.
On January 17, 1983, the airline finished moving into a $150 million ($ when adjusted for inflation), facility in Fort Worth; $147 million (about $ when adjusted for inflation) in Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport bonds financed the headquarters.
AA then used litigation to cancel two of the lifetime offers, saying the passes "had been terminated due to fraudulent activity". === Cabin fume events === In 1988, on American Airlines Flight 132's approach into Nashville, flight attendants notified the cockpit that there was smoke in the cabin.
Thirty years later, in 1997, American Airlines was able to make its logo Internet-compatible by buying the domain AA.com.
Between 1970 and 2000, the company grew into being an international carrier, purchasing Trans World Airlines in 2001. American had a direct role in the development of the DC-3, which resulted from a marathon telephone call from American Airlines CEO C.
It is the third-largest operator of the Boeing 787 series and the sixth-largest operator of the Boeing 777 series. American Airlines exclusively ordered Boeing aircraft throughout the 2000s.
Seats range from in width and have of pitch. American Airlines marketed increased legroom in economy class as "More Room Throughout Coach", also referred to as "MRTC", starting in February 2000.
Between 1970 and 2000, the company grew into being an international carrier, purchasing Trans World Airlines in 2001. American had a direct role in the development of the DC-3, which resulted from a marathon telephone call from American Airlines CEO C.
AA raised the cost of the lifetime pass to $3 million, and then finally stopped offering it in 2003.
Amid financial losses, this scheme was discontinued in 2004. On some routes, American also offers Basic Economy, the airline's lowest main cabin fare.
As a result, the aircraft was not evacuated immediately on landing, exposing the crew and passengers to the threat of smoke and fire longer than necessary. On April 11, 2007, toxic smoke and oil fumes leaked into the aircraft cabin as American Airlines Flight 843 taxied to the gate.
American Airlines inaugurated passenger service on June 26, 1936, with simultaneous flights from Newark, New Jersey, and Chicago, Illinois. In 2011, due to a downturn in the airline industry, American Airlines' parent company AMR Corporation filed for bankruptcy protection.
This strategy shifted on July 20, 2011, when American announced the largest combined aircraft order in history for 460 narrow-body jets including 260 aircraft from the Airbus A320 series.
It was launched on May 1, 1981, and it remains the largest frequent flyer program with over 67 million members as of 2011.
Additional Airbus aircraft joined the fleet in 2013 upon merger with US Airways, which operated Airbus aircraft almost exclusively. == Cabins == Flagship First Flagship First is American's international First Class product.
AA is also American's two-letter IATA airline designator. On January 17, 2013, American launched a new rebranding and marketing campaign with FutureBrand dubbed, "A New American".
This included a new logo, which includes elements of the 1967 logo. American Airlines faced difficulty obtaining copyright registration for their 2013 logo.
The original design called for a red, white, and blue stripe on the fuselage, and a simple "AA" logo, without an eagle, on the tail; instead, Vignelli created a highly stylized eagle, which remained the company's logo until January 16, 2013. On January 17, 2013, American unveiled a new livery.
Robert "Bob" Crandall later justified the distinctive natural metal finish by noting that less paint reduced the aircraft's weight, thus saving on fuel costs. In January 2013, American launched a new rebranding and marketing campaign dubbed, "The New American".
Later in January 2013, Bloomberg asked the designer of the 1968 American Airlines logo (Massimo Vignelli) on his opinion over the rebranding. In the end, American let their employees decide the new livery's fate.
They also have two AA branded heritage 737-800 aircraft, an AstroJet N905NN, and the polished aluminum livery used from 1967 to 2013, N921NN. === Worker relations === The main representatives of key groups of employees are: The Allied Pilots Association is an in-house union which represents the nearly 15,000 American Airlines pilots; it was created in 1963 after the pilots left the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).
Following the merger of US Airways and American Airlines, US Airways consolidated the corporate headquarters of the new company in Fort Worth, leaving their current headquarters in Phoenix, AZ, which had also been the headquarters of the airline that brought US Airways out of bankruptcy, America West Airlines. As of 2015, American Airlines is the corporation with the largest presence in Fort Worth. In 2015, American announced that it would build a new headquarters in Fort Worth.
The cabin debuted on the airline's Boeing 787-9s in late 2016 and is also available on Boeing 777-200s and -300s, and Boeing 787-8s.
American retained Main Cabin Extra when the new Premium Economy product entered service in late 2016. Main Cabin Main Cabin is American's economy product, and is found on all mainline and regional aircraft in its fleet.
Groundbreaking began in the spring of 2016 and occupancy completed in September 2019.
On June 3, 2016, American Airlines sought to register it with the United States Copyright Office, but in October of that year, the Copyright Office ruled that the logo was ineligible for copyright protection, as it did not pass the threshold of originality, and was thus in the public domain.
Originally Basic Economy passengers could only carry a personal item, but American later revised their Basic Economy policies to allow for a carry-on bag. In May 2017, American announced it would be adding more seats to some of its Boeing 737 MAX jetliners and reducing overall legroom in the basic economy class.
American requested that the Copyright Office reconsider, but on January 8, 2018, the Copyright Office affirmed its initial determination.
After American Airlines submitted additional materials, the Copyright Office reversed its decision on December 7, 2018, and ruled that the logo contained enough creativity to merit copyright protection. ==== Aircraft livery ==== American's early liveries varied widely, but a common livery was adopted in the 1930s, featuring an eagle painted on the fuselage.
In July 2018, the NAACP lifted their travel advisory saying that American has made improvements to mitigate discrimination and unsafe treatment of African Americans. == Accidents and incidents == As of March 2019, the airline has had almost sixty aircraft [loss]es, beginning with the crash of an American Airways Ford 5-AT-C Trimotor in August 1931.
As of 2019, the company employs nearly 130,000 people. American Airlines operates its primary and the largest maintenance and repair operations (MRO) base in Tulsa in addition to the maintenance locations at its hubs. == History == American Airlines was started in 1930 via a union of more than eighty small airlines.
As of May 2019, Flagship Lounges are located at five airports: New York–JFK, Chicago-O'Hare, Miami International, Los Angeles, and Dallas/Fort Worth.
is publicly traded through its parent company, American Airlines Group Inc., under NASDAQ: AAL , with a market capitalization of about $12 billion as of 2019, and is included in the S&P 500 index. American Eagle is a network of six regional carriers that operate under a codeshare and service agreement with American, operating flights to destinations in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico.
Groundbreaking began in the spring of 2016 and occupancy completed in September 2019.
As of September 2019, American has heritage aircraft for Piedmont, PSA, America West, US Airways, Reno Air, TWA, and AirCal in their fleet.
In July 2018, the NAACP lifted their travel advisory saying that American has made improvements to mitigate discrimination and unsafe treatment of African Americans. == Accidents and incidents == As of March 2019, the airline has had almost sixty aircraft [loss]es, beginning with the crash of an American Airways Ford 5-AT-C Trimotor in August 1931.
All text is taken from Wikipedia. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License .
Page generated on 2021-08-05