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All-Black women crew operates American Airlines flight in honor of trailblazer Bessie Coleman!

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An all-black female crew operated an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Phoenix in honor of Bessie Coleman, the first black woman to receive a pilot’s license in 1921. The airline hosted the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars Tour this week to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Coleman’s first public flight by an African-American woman in 1922. “She bravely broke down barriers in the world of aviation and paved the way for many to follow,” American Airlines said in a statement. The airline said Coleman’s niece, Gigi Coleman, hosted a crew…

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American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic planes being manufactured in North Carolina!

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Denver (AFP) – American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic aircraft – Which is manufactured in North Carolina Pay a non-refundable deposit on aircraft that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying. Neither US company Boom Supersonic nor the manufacturer provided financial details on Tuesday, including the amount of the US deposit. American, which has also made options to buy another 40 Boom Overture planes, has become Boom’s second American customer after a similar announcement last year from United Airlines for 15 planes.…

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American Airlines cuts 31,000 flights from its November schedule

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Fort Worth, Texas – American Airlines has again scaled back its flight schedule, cutting 16% or 31,000 flights during the month of November. The airline said the move was “in line with our approach to network planning and schedule throughout the year”. Schedule data provided by Cirium, an aviation analytics company, shows that the biggest cuts were between Chicago O’Hare and Dallas-Fort Worth, as well as between Boston and Philadelphia. more: US Proposes Increased Refund Protection for Air Travelers “Initial schedules are posted 331 days in advance, then adjustments will…

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