# American Airlines May Order Airbus A330neo for New Wide-Body Fleet Expansion

_Jun 3 12:15_

Tags: American Airlines, United Airlines, airline, industry news

American Airlines is reportedly considering a new wide-body aircraft order, with the Airbus A330neo emerging as a likely candidate alongside the Boeing 787, potentially diversifying its fleet

## Summary

American Airlines is increasingly likely to place a new wide-body aircraft order soon to bolster its long-haul network, which currently lags behind Delta and United in fleet size. While the Boeing 787 is the logical choice due to its efficiency and existing fleet commonality, concerns over cost and long delivery times (e.g., Delta's 787-10 deliveries not until 2031) are driving consideration of the Airbus A330neo. The A330neo offers lower cost, smaller capacity suitable for American's strategy, and shorter lead times. The four potential candidates are the A330neo, A350, 777X, and 787, with the 777X and A350 deemed unlikely due to size and cost. This decision will impact American's future fleet composition and long-haul capacity

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/american-wide-body-aircraft-order) — American Plans New Wide Body Aircraft Order, But The Choice May Surprise Us

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