American Airlines Nears Widebody Fleet Decision, Report Says

American Airlines is approaching a decision in a competition between Boeing and Airbus for a widebody aircraft order, Aviation Week reported. The prospective purchase is tied to replacing the airline’s Boeing 777-200 fleet.

American Airlines CFO Devon May said the airline had worked on the aircraft competition for about six or seven months.

What has been confirmed

American Airlines has not officially confirmed an order or identified a selected aircraft in the facts available for this article. Aviation Week reported that CFO Devon May discussed the competition during an earnings discussion on October 22, 2026, and said the airline had conducted it for about six or seven months. The report describes the decision as nearing, but that timing and the potential fleet replacement remain unconfirmed by the airline.

Why it matters

A decision would shape the aircraft available for American’s long-haul network as it plans for the future of its Boeing 777-200 fleet. A selection between Boeing and Airbus would also determine which manufacturer supplies the aircraft, subject to an official order announcement.

FlyMarshall context

Widebody aircraft serve long-distance routes and carry more passengers than narrowbody aircraft. For passengers, an order to replace an existing fleet can affect the aircraft used on some international and transcontinental services over time; the airline has not confirmed a replacement schedule or route changes.

What happens next

American Airlines has not announced a decision, aircraft type, order size, or delivery schedule in the information available here. The reported competition had run for about six or seven months as of May’s October 22, 2026 earnings discussion.