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Rendering of electronic boarding gates to be launched at DFW Airport this summer. [Image: American Airlines]
American Airlines To Launch Electronic Boarding Gates at DFW Airport
by David Seeley | 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.
by Sandra Engelland |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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Rendering of Terminal F at DFW Airport [Image: American Airlines]
The Last Word: On American Airlines and DFW Airport Committing $4B to New Terminal F
by David Seeley | 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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by Glenn Hunter |
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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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Mar 18, 2025
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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by Lance Murray |
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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RIP-IT Sports CMO Amy Craven and the company's Sports Future Volleyball Shoe. [Composite Image, DI Studio; Source photos RIP-IT]
Dallas-Based RIP-IT Sports Names Former American Airlines Exec as First CMO Amid Launch of Female-Exclusive Athletic Shoes
by Quincy Preston and David Seeley | Jul 26, 2024
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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by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
Jun 7, 2024
Vasu Raja has served as American’s chief commercial officer since April 2022.
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by Glenn Hunter |
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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American Airlines is buying 260 new planes and expanding its offering of premium seats across both its new and existing fleet. [Photos: American Airlines]
Fort Worth’s American Airlines To Make Its Fleet First-Classier with 260 New Aircraft, Retrofitted Fleet
by Lance Murray | Mar 4, 2024
The orders for AIrbus, Boeing, and Embraer aircraft are part of American's continued investment to expand premium seats across its narrowbody and regional fleets—while supporting the long-term strength of its domestic and short-haul international network. With the move, American says it will offer more premium seats than any other U.S. airline.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 29, 2024
Fort Worth-based American Airlines loaded up on new flights from Kansas City to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII after Sunday's Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens. And they're tailor-made for fans of Taylor and Travis.
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by Glenn Hunter |
Jan 18, 2024
Cynt Marshall, 2024 chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber board of directors, urged chamber members to “seize the moment.” DRC President and CEO Dale Petroskey talked about a “once-in-a-lifetime chance” to remedy the region’s inequities....
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by David Seeley |
Nov 28, 2023
As the inaugural customer of Graphyte, a North Carolina-based carbon removal startup, the Fort Worth-based airline has purchased 10,000 tons of carbon removal credits to be delivered in early 2025. Graphyte's technology turns biomass into "dense carbon blocks" that are wrapped and stored underground.
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