Today, American Airlines celebrates 90 years in commercial aviation, connecting families, businesses and cultures around the globe. The history of this airline began on April 15, 1926, when the legendary aviator Charles A. Lindbergh, the chief pilot of Robertson Aircraft Corporation, took off from Chicago in a DH-4 biplane to postal mail service by going to St. Louis. Nine decades later, Robertson is counted as one of the many airlines that would eventually become what is now the largest airline in the world, American Airlines.
"American is 100 thousand times bigger and stronger, innovating every day in different ways.Working in this noble aviation industry, and accompanied by a noble flag on our aircraft, "said Doug Parker, chairman and CEO of American.
American is also known as a major partner of Boeing Commercial Aircraft, in its history it has operated virtually all types of Boeing aircraft propelled by motor reaction. Since 1958 when it received its first units of Boeing 707, then a great novelty for commercial aviation, through the first Boeing 767 in 1982 to receive units of ultra-modern Boeing 787.
To celebrate the 90th birthday of American, customers American Airlines flight from Chicago O'Hare to London Heathrow will enjoy a special celebration. The flight crew will display a banner with the original logo of American Airlines out the airplane window during taxiing, named after an old tradition in American. The placement of banners bearing the company logo was exclusive to the "Fleet Flagship" of American Airlines, the famous DC3 that were once part of its fleet.
To celebrate the occasion, customers traveling in "aircraft 90" will receive a special treatment in the on-board service offered by world famous Garrett Popcorn Shops in Chicago, as well as a commemorative photo album. Throughout the day, the American officials will celebrate the birthday party at airports around the world.
The history of American as a pioneering airline in commercial aviation history has been perpetuated since the first flight of Lindbergh. American was the first airline to introduce non-stop transcontinental trip in 1953, besides being the first airline that hired an American commercial pilot African, Dave Harris, in 1964. The company invented loyalty programs when introduced AAdvantage in 1981 and merged with US Airways to regain its place as the largest airline in the world.
American Airlines currently performs about 6,700 flights a day to 350 destinations in over 50 countries, with hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas / Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington. Its fleet consists of 945 aircraft, including Airbus has, Boeing, Embraer and McDonnell. The American Engle has fleet of 628 regional aircraft, with great presence of Bombardier and Embraer.
