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Two American Airlines-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners are parked by Boeing due to late-arriving seats

Boeing (Chicago, Seattle and Charleston) has been forced to parked two new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners at Victorville, California that were due to be delivered to American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth). The two 787s are being stored due to late arriving and backlogged high-end seats according to Steve Wilhelm of the the Puget Sound Business Journal. The seats are manufactured by Zodiac Aerospace.

Both Airbus and Boeing are experiencing interior cabin delays due to the backlog.

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According to their website, “Zodiac Aerospace is a world leader in aerospace equipment and systems for commercial, regional and business aircraft, as well as helicopters and space applications.”

Photo Above: American Airlines. According to the airline, “The 787 Business Suite, which features a seat that transforms into a fully lie-flat 77-inch bed, provides infinite adjustability, and includes a unique “z-shaped” lounge position for increased comfort.”

American Airlines is still planning to begin Boeing 787 revenue service domestically between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Chicago (ORD) on May 7, 2015. The Boeing 787 will then shift to the AA international network to serve AA’s daily nonstop flight between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Beijing (PEK) beginning on June 2 and on the nonstop flight between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Buenos Aires (EZE) on June 4.

Dallas/Fort Worth – Shanghai (Pudong) 787 service will also commence on June 26 replacing existing Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft.

In other news, both American Airlines and US Airways expect a single operating certificate (SOC) from the FAA on April 8, in essence ending US Airways. The combined company would then begin to operate under the new American Airlines AOC. US Airways’ Cactus call sign, as we previously reported, is also being retired. Some operating policies and procedures will remain separate under the new SOC.

Top Copyright Photo: Brian Peters/AirlinersGallery.com. The pictured Boeing 787-8 N800AN (msn 40618) at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) was delivered to American Airlines on January 22, 2015 and has been undergoing crew training.

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American Airlines Group to join the S&P 500

American Airlines Group Inc. (American Airlines and US Airways) (NASD: AAL) (Dallas/Fort Worth) will replace Allergan Inc. (NYSE: AGN) in the S&P 500 after the close of trading on Friday, March 20. S&P 500 constituent Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT) is acquiring Allergan in a transaction expected to be completed today.

American Airlines Group is the holding company for American Airlines and US Airways. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, the company will be added to the S&P 500 GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Airlines Sub-Industry index.

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Copyright Photo: Brian Peters/AirlinersGallery.com. As we previously reported, the brand new Boeing 787-8 has been undergoing crew testing. The 787 initially will be deployed between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning on May 7, before launching internationally between DFW and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) beginning on June 2. N800AN (msn 40618) taxies at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

American Airlines aircraft slide show (current livery):

American Airlines and Korean Air announce a codeshare agreement

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) and Korean Air (Seoul) have signed an agreement to begin codesharing. Pending regulatory approval, Korean Air will place its code on American Airlines flights between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea.

Once approved, the two carriers plan to sell codeshare flights for travel beginning in April 2015. The new agreement will allow Korean Air SKYPASS members to earn miles when traveling on American-operated flights between DFW and ICN.

American began serving Seoul in May 2013.

American’s route between DFW and Seoul is operated with a Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The airline is retrofitting all 47 of its 777-200s to refresh the cabins and enhance the premium experience on international flights. The retrofitted 777-200 features a Business Class product designed especially for American’s customers, with a fully lie-flat seat, direct aisle access and a private flying experience. The plane has a modern interior – including a walk-up bar – with unique lighting, a dramatic archway and a spacious look.

Top Copyright Photo: SPA/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 777-223 ER N776AN (msn 29582) of American Airlines arrives in London (Heathrow).

American Airlines aircraft slide show (current livery:

http://airlinersgallery.smugmug.com/Airlines-UnitedStates-1/Airlines-UnitedStates-1/American-Airlines

Korean Air aircraft slide show:

http://airlinersgallery.smugmug.com/Airlines-Asia-2/Airlines-Asia2-FP/Korean-Air

American Airlines opens reservations for six new routes

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) has open reservations for six new routes to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America starting in early June according to Airline Route. The company will start the following new routes heading south:

Dallas/Fort Worth – Grand Cayman (weekly, starting on June 6, 737-800)

Dallas/Fort Worth – Managua (weekly, June 6, A319)

Los Angeles – Belize City (twice weekly, June 6, 737-800)

Los Angeles – Guadalajara (daily, June 4, A319)

Miami – Barranquilla (daily June 4, A319)

Miami – Monterrey (six weekly, June 4, A319)

Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough/AirlinersGallery.com. Airbus A319-115 N8009T (msn 5788) approaches the runway at Miami International Airport (MIA).

American Airlines aircraft slide show (current livery):

http://airlinersgallery.smugmug.com/Airlines-UnitedStates-1/Airlines-UnitedStates-1/American-Airlines

American Airlines to launch the new Dallas/Fort Worth – Beijing route

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) will begin operating its new daily service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) on May 7, marking the airline’s sixth daily flight to Asia from DFW and the only nonstop flight connecting DFW and Beijing. With the addition of this service, American will offer 11 routes between the U.S. and Asia. Customers may begin booking flights on the new route this Saturday, Jan. 24.

Daily DFW-PEK Service Schedule (all times local):

AA 89
Departs DFW at 10:40 a.m.
Arrives at PEK at 2:15 p.m. the following day

AA 88
Departs PEK at 4:25 p.m.
Arrives at DFW at 5 p.m.

The new flight from DFW will complement American’s existing service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Beijing. With the addition of Beijing, American will offer nonstop service from Dallas/Fort Worth to five key markets in Asia – Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo.

American will operate its service between DFW and Beijing with a Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The airline is retrofitting all 47 of its 777-200s to refresh the cabins and enhance the premium experience on international flights. The retrofitted 777-200 features a Business Class product designed especially for American’s customers, with a fully lie-flat seat, direct aisle access and a private flying experience. The plane has a modern interior – including a walk-up bar – with unique lighting, a dramatic archway and a spacious look. It also has Main Cabin Extra and all Main Cabin seats have in-seat entertainment systems.

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 777-223 ER N797AN (msn 30012) arrives at Los Angeles International Airport.

American Airlines aircraft slide show (current livery only):

http://airlinersgallery.smugmug.com/Airlines-UnitedStates-1/Airlines-UnitedStates-1/American-Airlines

Delta adds flights from Columbus and Fargo to Dallas/Fort Worth for the championship games

Delta Air Lines (Atlanta) has added nonstop service to Dallas/Fort Worth from Columbus, Ohio and Fargo, North Dakota, to accommodate customers traveling to the respective College Football Playoff and FCS Championship games.

The temporary service will operate as follows:

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American Airlines flight 280 from Seoul to Dallas/Fort Worth encounters severe turbulence, five people transported to Tokyo hospital

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) flight AA 280 from Seoul (Incheon) to Dallas/Fort Worth) encountered severe turbulence shortly after its departure. The flight crew diverted the Boeing 777 to Tokyo (Narita) for medical attention. Four passengers and one crew member were transported to local hospitals.

Read the full report from CNN: CLICK HERE

Above Twitter photo by Brian Curtis.

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American Airlines resumes New York-Cleveland flights, outlines new Airbus A321 routes

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) is resuming New York-Cleveland service. On March 29, 2015 the carrier will resume New York (LaGuardia)-Cleveland flights with American Eagle Embraer ERJ 140s.

American Airlines has also filed advanced schedules for additional Airbus A321 two-class services per Airline Route:

Dallas/Fort Worth-Phoenix (starting on January 6, 2015)

Dallas/Fort Worth-Denver (February 12, 2015)

Miami-Cancun (March 4, 2015)

Dallas/Fort Worth-Atlanta (March 5, 2015)

Dallas/Fort Worth-San Diego (March 29, 2015)

Dallas/Fort Worth-Chicago (O’Hare) (March 29, 2015)

Dallas/Fort Worth-Seattle/Tacoma (March 29, 2015)

Los Angeles-Chicago (O’Hare) (March 29, 2015)

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing/AirlinersGallery.com. Newly delivered Airbus A321-231 N125AA (msn 6272) departs from Los Angeles.

American Airlines aircraft slide show (current livery):

VivaAerobus is coming to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

VivaAerobus (Monterrey) will launch new international service to DFW International Airport from two of Mexico’s largest cities, Guadalajara and from Monterrey, starting on March 28, 2015. The low cost carrier will use Airbus A320 aircraft and will operate out of DFW’s International Terminal D three times per week. VivaAerobus also plans to launch service from DFW to Cancun in July of 2015.

VivaAerobus currently serves 21 destinations in Mexico with hubs in Monterrey and Cancun, and also serves three U.S. destinations in addition to DFW Airport. Headquartered in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Viva Aerobus is co-owned by IAMSA, Mexico’s largest bus company conglomerate, and the founders of Ryanair, Europe’s biggest low-cost carrier.

When service begins in March, VivaAerobus will become the eighth international carrier to start service at DFW since 2011, extending the Airport’s recent run of international expansion. Since 2011, DFW has added 25 new international routes, 18 of those to new international destinations.

VivaAerobus aircraft slide show:

http://airlinersgallery.smugmug.com/Airlines-Mexico/Airlines-Mexico-AZ/VivaAerobus

Current route map:

United to drop four more routes from Cleveland

United Airlines (Chicago) continues to downsize its Cleveland station, creating new opportunities for other carriers. On March 5, 2015, the carrier will drop the route to Dallas/Fort Worth, followed by Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Fort Myers and Tampa in Florida on April 7, 2015 according to Airline Route.

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 737-824 N76505 (msn 32834) with Aviation partners Boeing Split Scimitar Winglets climbs away from the runway at Los Angeles International Airport.

United Airlines aircraft slide show (current livery):