Transportation
American Orders 260 Jets in Haul for Boeing, Airbus, Embraer
- Deal includes 85 of Boeing’s largest 737 Max 10 aircraft
- Order is endorsement of US planemaker after January accident
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American Airlines Group Inc. agreed to buy 260 short-haul aircraft that include a huge deal for Boeing Co. 737 Max jets, a key endorsement of the planemaker as it works through a crisis of confidence following a near-catastrophic accident in January.
The order includes 85 Boeing Max 10 aircraft, 85 A321neo planes from Airbus SE and 90 Embraer SA E175 regional jets, American said Monday in a statement. The carrier also has options to order 193 more planes. The aircraft will feed American’s plans to increase service in North America and to nearby international markets and increase the number of premium seats it offers.