American Airlines and Google have agreed on the largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificate deal publicly announced between an airline and a corporate customer, covering 35 million gallons over three years. The SAF, largely made from waste like used cooking oil, aims to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 300,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This partnership supports American Airlines' net zero 2050 goals and helps stimulate the SAF market, with fuel deliveries planned through Chicago O'Hare, benefiting from Illinois' SAF tax credit. Additionally, Google and American Airlines are collaborating to reduce contrails using AI, further cutting aviation's climate impact. The deal highlights the growing role of corporate demand in advancing sustainable aviation despite current production and cost challenges.
American Airlines has elected John W. Dietrich to its board of directors, where he will serve on the Audit and Finance Committees. Dietrich brings 35 years of experience in aviation and air cargo, including recent roles as CFO of FedEx and CEO of Atl...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted largely in the US, has driven significant traffic gains for major US airlines like American, Delta, and United. American Airlines added over 27,000 seats on routes to host cities, while United saw nearly a 20% booking ...
