American Airlines

American Airlines Lands First U.S. Passenger Flight Powered by Fuel Made from Waste Carbon at DFW

by | Aug 6, 2026
The fuel was made from waste carbon dioxide and renewable electricity at Infinium’s Corpus Christi plant, then delivered into the common tanks at Corpus Christi International Airport before the flight to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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American Airlines Plans 3 Passenger Upgrades at DFW
by | Jul 21, 2026
The Fort Worth-based carrier’s latest investments include a private check-in experience in Terminal D, its largest-ever Admirals Club lounge in Terminal C and a grab-and-go lounge concept in the future Terminal F.
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Dallas Anchors DFW’s 49 Fortune 1000 Headquarters, Spread Across 11 Cities
by | Jun 9, 2026
Dallas holds 21 of the region's 49 Fortune 1000 headquarters, with the rest fanning out from Irving and Plano to Frisco and Fort Worth. "Growth is happening in every direction," Dallas Regional Chamber CEO Brad Cheves says.
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American Unveils New Terminal C ‘Pier’ With Electronic Boarding Gates at DFW as Part of $3B Expansion
by | Jun 9, 2026
Equipped with industry-leading technology, new concessions, seating, restrooms, and a spacious, modern design, the nine new gates are the first part of a major rebuild of Terminal C using a modular construction technique to reduce the impact to operations and accelerate construction.
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American Airlines To Launch Electronic Boarding Gates at DFW Airport

by | Apr 14, 2026
Created by Switzerland-based dormakaba Group, the new gates will be installed at American's new Terminals A and C pier expansions—automatically validating boarding passes as passengers pass through to board their aircraft.
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oneworld Names Former Finnair Exec as Its Next CEO
by | Feb 25, 2026
A Swedish national, Ole Orvér recently served as chief commercial officer at oneworld member airline Finnair, where he led the transformation of the airline's commercial and network strategy and introduced significant new revenue and loyalty initiatives.  
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Irish Aircraft Leasing and Financing Platform Aquila Air Capital Opens U.S. Office in Fort Worth
by | Oct 16, 2025
“Fort Worth’s rising profile as a leading hub for the global aviation and aerospace industry is the principal reason we chose to locate our U.S. office in this area,” said Aquila Air Capital CEO Al Wood.
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Fort Worth-Based oneworld alliance Launches $150M Sustainable Aviation Fuels Investment Fund
by | Sep 17, 2025
The fund, led by Alaska Airlines and Fort Worth-based American Airlines and managed by BIll Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures, seeks to accelerate the global development of long-term aviation fuel solutions that are cost effective, scalable, and have lower emissions than conventional fuels.
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The Last Word: On American Airlines and DFW Airport Committing $4B to New Terminal F

by | May 1, 2025
American Airlines and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport unveiled plans Thursday for the airport's sixth terminal—Terminal F—that will enable both to "continue growing together." American and DFW have increased the planned investment in Terminal F to around $4 billion—aiming to create what will be DFW’s "signature terminal experience," operated entirely by American Airlines.
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Who Made This Year’s AI 75 List? Meet the North Texans Leading the Pack in Artificial Intelligence
by | Apr 30, 2025
Dallas Innovates, in partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber, once again is recognizing the most innovative leaders in AI in Dallas-Fort Worth. From visionaries and mavericks to transformers and academics, AI 75's class of 2025 are the AI pacesetters you need to know now.
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How a Dallas-Based Nonprofit Called Breaking Down Barriers Is Helping Students Soar in the Aviation Industry
Under CEO Dana Donati, the 501(c)(3) co-founded by former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker provides education and opportunities to those lacking the resources to pursue a career in aviation. In some cases, it all starts with a VR headset that puts them in the cockpit of an Airbus or a Boeing.
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American Airlines Creates New CX Organization, Names SVP and Chief Customer Officer To Oversee It
by | Feb 13, 2025
American said that Heather Garboden's experience in revenue management and finance give her an understanding of what will be good for the health of the airline, as she oversees its newly created Customer Experience organization.
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Dallas-Based RIP-IT Sports Names Former American Airlines Exec as First CMO Amid Launch of Female-Exclusive Athletic Shoes

Gauge Capital-backed RIP-IT, driven by a "built by women, for women" philosophy, has appointed Amy Craven as CMO to spearhead the launch of its innovative volleyball and softball shoes. Under the leadership of new CEO Janelle Anderson, the company is riding the global momentum around investment in women’s sports.
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Flying Green: American Airlines Boosts Investment in ZeroAvia, Orders 100 Hydrogen-Electric Engines
by | Jul 11, 2024

Fort Worth-based airline industry giant American Airlines has agreed to buy 100 hydrogen-electric engines intended to power regional jet aircraft from clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia. The engines produce zero inflight emissions except for water vapor, the airline said....

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American Airlines’ EVP/Chief Commercial Officer To Leave Company
by | Jun 7, 2024
Vasu Raja has served as American’s chief commercial officer since April 2022.
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‘The Gains Are 10x, 100x, 1,000x’: Experts Tell How Cutting-Edge AI Is Transforming Business
by | May 7, 2024
From busting fuel bandits to revolutionizing customer experiences, AI is driving unprecedented improvements across industries. Over 650 business leaders gathered at the Dallas Regional Chamber's Convergence AI conference in Irving to learn how companies are harnessing artificial intelligence to stay ahead of the curve. Here are some of their key insights.
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