American orders two 777-300ERs

American Airlines has become the first US carrier to order the Boeing 777-300ER in exercising two 777 options for the type.

“These additional widebody aircraft will bolster our network strategy, particularly the international growth opportunities we expect from our joint businesses with oneworld partners in the transatlantic and transpacific markets,” said Tom Horton, president, AMR Corp, the parent company of American Airlines.