American Airlines' Long-Haul Conundrum: Will it Choose Boeing or Airbus?

American Airlines has quietly slipped into a precarious position regarding its long-haul fleet. With only 19 widebodies on order, it has fallen behind Delta and United, its rivals in the US market.

The airline's current fleet consists of 67 Boeing 777s and 70 Dreamliners, but it needs to replenish its stock due to retirements. The most likely contenders for new orders are more Boeing 787s or Airbus A330-900neos.

However, an intriguing rumor suggests American might opt for the Airbus option, despite being a Boeing house. The A330neo offers several advantages: it's cheaper than the Dreamliner, has a lower capacity, and can be delivered sooner.