American speeds up deliveries of Boeing 737 family aircraft as replacement for MD-80s

14 Aug 2008

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In a race to replace its old MD-80s with more fuel efficient aircraft, America's largest carrier, American Airlines, said yesterday it will speed up deliveries of 737-800s and take in an additional six in 2010.

The carrier will now take delivery of 36 737-800s in 2009 and 40 in 2010. It has firm orders for an additional 11 737NGs to be delivered in 2013.

In a statement the carrier said it "continues to evaluate opportunities to accelerate MD-80 replacement with additional 737s."

Executive VP-finance and CFO Tom Horton added, "Replacing MD-80s with 737s at current fuel prices provides financial benefits while enhancing our products and services."

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