American Airlines updates fleets with new Boeing 737s

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4-21-2009 @ 5:30PM

Bruce said...

For what it's worth, American has been adding the 737-800 to it's fleet for awhile now. In fact they already have about 77 in their fleet and they are scheduled to add another 69 to the fleet by the end of 2010. So, in fact, they are about halfway through their program to replace those aging MD-80's of which about 270 are still in the air.

4-21-2009 @ 11:43PM

Kent Wien said...

True, but these 737s are configured a bit differently than the 737s that AA had originally taken delivery up to 2002.

They burn about 1% less fuel, there are now 110V AC power outlets, more seating yet more legroom (probably due to some galley layout changes).

Not to mention that they're at least 7 years newer.

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