American Airlines has amended its purchase agreement with Boeing for 23 additional 737 MAX 8 aircraft through the conversion of existing purchase options. In addition, American stated that it intends to convert a further seven of its purchase options in 2022, bringing its firm order of additional 737 MAX 8 aircraft to 30. Some 15 of the aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2023 and 15 scheduled for delivery in 2024.
American and Boeing have also agreed to defer the delivery of certain 787-9 aircraft previously scheduled for delivery beginning in January 2023. Deliveries of these 787-9 aircraft will commence in the fourth quarter of 2023 and will continue into 2027, with four 787-9 aircraft now scheduled for delivery in 2023.