As the lead U.S. airline for Boeing 777’s with Rolls Royce Trent engines, American Airlines is working with Boeing and Rolls Royce as they address this issue. 
Selected and fresh photos from around the web.
-
Editor's pick
-
A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.
-
BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
-
Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.
-
CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California.
-
-
Hot off the wire
-
A Thai anti-government protestor wears a ski mask to cover his face early Friday morning, Sept. 5, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. Police warned students Friday to avoid street protests after a gunman shot and wounded two students demonstrating against Thailand's prime minister raising new fears of violence in the country's tense political crisis.
-
A model displays a creation at the Raphus cucu 2009 Spring/Summer collection fashion show during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo September 5, 2008.
-
Thai policemen rest as anti-government protesters are still holding demonstrations inside the Government House in Bangkok on September 05, 2008. Anti-government protesters stormed into Thai Government House compound on August 26 demanding Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej resign and that Thailand's democracy be curtailed, saying only 30 percent of seats in parliament should be elected.
-
-
Recently starred
-
ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention.
-
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faces Judge David Groner as he agrees to a plea agreement and to resign from office in Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, Michigan September 4, 2008.
-
Serena Williams (L) and her sister Venus (R), both of the U.S., each react in this combination photo during their quarter-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York September 3, 2008.
-
ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Republican U.S vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept The GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night.
-
Quotes about American Airlines
As the lead U.S. airline for Boeing 777’s with Rolls Royce Trent engines, American Airlines is working with Boeing and Rolls Royce as they address this issue.
was said
in NBC5i Dallas
J.D. Power and Associates reported that airline passenger service is at a three-year low and it is no wonder when airlines are creating a 'race to the bottom' for front-line service workers who perform critical safety, security and service roles ... Whether we're talking about carrying their legislation or doling out more subsidies, Congress shouldn't be doing any more favors for an airline industry that appears to show such contempt for the American public.
said Wang
TDG Aerospace has sold several hundred UFI(R) units to major commercial airlines, including American, Delta, Continental Airlines
said Gerald Bench
As you know, I do own my own jet and I have been having flying back and forth to L.A. pursuing my acting career. Now, if I’m flying back and forth like twice in a month, that’s like $200,000 or $250,000 round trip. I’m back on American Airlines right now. OK? Your boy Diddy right now is on American Airlines.
was said
in GlossLip
Quotes from articles mentioning American Airlines
It is a dynamic country in so many ways, and American's comprehensive schedule of service to its leading business, leisure and cultural centers puts it all conveniently and easily within reach.
was said
in PR Newswire
They can present their case, but in our view this is an appropriate amount, especially considering they knowingly flew these planes with passengers aboard
said Alison Duquette
This was about them deferring some standard maintenance and continuing to fly the aircraft
said Alison Duquette
Airline maintenance later discovered the fault was in a radio altimeter â not the autopilot
was said
We do not agree with the FAA's findings and characterizations of American's action in these cases ... In accordance with FAA procedures for handling these matters, we have requested to meet with the FAA after we have had time to thoroughly review their findings, so that we may discuss the issues. Since these matters are ongoing with the FAA, we will not have any further comment at this time.
was said
in ABC News
