There are hundreds of reasons why someone becomes an airline pilot. Some pilots have a long family history of flying planes, while some are the first to jump onto the flight deck. Some are drawn to the prestige of the profession, while others just want to fly like a bird. First Officer Ying Liu is a… Read more »
With 2018 coming to a close, it’s time to review this year’s progress in RTP. From new initiatives to new planes, we are proud to run a program that is always evolving and improving. 2018 was a year of progress and we look forward to continuing that in 2019. Click here to read the… Read more »
On Dec. 19, American Airlines launched new service from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico. The new route will be served by Envoy with an Embraer 175 (E175), offering customers 12 seats in first class and 64 seats in the main cabin. Customers on the inaugural flight arrived… Read more »
From a mile away, a sound like cracking lightning began roaring louder and louder to a crescendo of a thunderous boom. All eyes turned toward the F-16 Fighting Falcon piercing through the clear, blue sky over Dannelly Field Air National Guard Base. In the sweltering Alabama heat, thousands of aviators and aviation enthusiasts gathered to… Read more »
Cover Photo: First Officer Dean Valbuena (left) and Captain Ricardo Mata (right) on their first flight together. With about 16 thousand employees and a commitment to hire people from all walks of life, sometimes coincidental and serendipitous moments occur where one can say that we really do live in a small world. Take for instance,… Read more »