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American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) is a major American airline holding company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company operates one of the largest and most well-connected global networks through its mainline subsidiary American Airlines and its regional subsidiary American Eagle. Together, these carriers operate over 3,300 daily flights to more than 260 destinations across 50 countries and territories. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, which allows it to offer extensive services and benefits in collaboration with some of the world's leading airlines.
American Airlines boasts a fleet of over 900 aircraft, making it the world's largest airline by fleet size, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. The company’s major U.S. hubs include Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. American Airlines has recently completed a significant fleet renewal, resulting in the youngest fleet among U.S. legacy carriers.
American Airlines continues to innovate and expand its services. The company maintains an award-winning website, aa.com, which makes it easy for users to check and book fares, as well as access personalized travel information and offers. American's commitment to customer service has been recognized through numerous industry awards.
The company is actively involved in several partnerships and community initiatives. Notably, American Airlines is a longtime supporter of the American Red Cross and has committed significant resources to military and veteran programs, including the annual Snowball Express event and the Seats for Soldiers program.
Financially, American Airlines continues to focus on strengthening its balance sheet and generating sustainable free cash flow. As part of its long-term strategy, the company has made significant investments in fleet modernization and operational efficiency to enhance its competitive position and customer experience. Despite recent challenges, American Airlines reported a record first-quarter revenue of approximately $12.6 billion in 2024 and continues to work towards achieving its financial targets.
American Airlines Group reported a first-quarter net income of $10 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, with adjusted net income of $33 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, marking the company's first profit in four years. Revenue reached a record $12.2 billion, a 37% year-over-year increase, driven by strong demand across domestic and international flights.
Operating cash flow was $3.3 billion, with free cash flow at $3.0 billion, and total available liquidity stood at $14.4 billion. The company is focused on reducing debt, having lowered it by over $850 million in Q1, and aims to cut total debt by $15 billion by the end of 2025. Full-year adjusted earnings per share guidance remains at $2.50 to $3.50, with the second quarter expected to generate EPS between $1.20 and $1.40.
American Airlines is sponsoring a team of aspiring aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) from the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Chicago as they prepare for the 2023 Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC), held in Atlanta from April 18-20. This initiative is part of American's ongoing partnership with AIM to foster the next generation of aviation professionals. The competition will feature participants from various sectors, including schools and airlines, competing in over 25 maintenance scenarios. In addition to the AIM team, American is also sponsoring six professional teams and two additional student teams, showcasing its commitment to workforce development in aviation.
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) is set to hold a live audio webcast of its first-quarter 2023 financial results conference call on Thursday, April 27, at 7:30 a.m. CT. The announcement emphasizes the company's commitment to transparency by making the webcast available to the public on a listen-only basis at aa.com/investorrelations. An archive of the call will remain accessible until May 27. Investors can look forward to insights on the company's earnings, revenue, and growth prospects during this critical briefing.
American Airlines celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bonnie Tiburzi becoming the first female pilot for a major commercial airline in the U.S. Tiburzi, who began her career with American Airlines in March 1973 at the age of 24, broke significant gender barriers in the aviation industry. Her historic hiring was a landmark moment that paved the way for many women aviators to enter and excel in this traditionally male-dominated field. This milestone honors the contributions of women who inspired Tiburzi and those she has inspired throughout her career. The airline continues to recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in aviation.
American Airlines raised over $1.1 million for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the recent Celebrity Ski event in Beaver Creek, Colorado. This event, which has taken place for 38 years, has helped the airline contribute more than $45 million to the foundation in total. In honor of Chief Customer Officer Alison Taylor's commitment to the organization ahead of her retirement, American donated an additional $25,000. The event attracted over 400 participants, including celebrities and Olympic athletes, to support the foundation's mission for cystic fibrosis research and treatment.
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