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American Airlines, originally founded in 1926 as American Airways, has become the largest airline in the United States. The company emerged from two major Chapter 11 bankruptcies, first as US Airways in 2004 and then as American Airlines in 2011. A merger between these companies led to the formation of the American Airlines Group, which has since grown into a leading airline.
"American Airlines is proof that failure isn’t final," said Robert Isom, CEO of American Airlines. The airline's growth is attributed to strategic restructuring, mergers, fleet modernization, and hub expansion. Following its merger with US Airways in 2013, American Airlines focused on increasing scale and operational efficiency.
Today, American Airlines operates nearly 1,000 aircraft and serves over 300 destinations across almost 50 countries. It carries more than 225 million passengers annually. "These achievements are not just impressive: they're foundational to the airline's current leadership in the US aviation landscape," according to Cirium.
