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American Airlines Introduces Brisbane Service with new 787-9 Aircraft

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Celebrate the arrival of additional American Airlines routes to stunning beaches, colorful landscapes, and ideal vacation destinations in Australia, Brazil, Hawaii, and Mexico as you get ready to warm up next winter.

American Airlines will launch new service from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) in October to Brisbane, Australia (BNE), and Veracruz, Mexico (VER), in June. Furthermore, American will restart service to Kona, Hawaii (KOA), and add new service to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) from DFW for the winter season.

Being an AAdvantage® member makes traveling to new destinations even more rewarding because you can accrue miles and Loyalty Points through flights and other activities. On February 5, tickets for these new routes will go on sale on American’s mobile app and at aa.com.

When American’s seasonal service begins, it will be the longest nonstop flight in the airline’s network. For additional comfort, customers will be able to enhance their premium experience on American’s newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring 51 Flagship Suite® seats and 32 Premium Economy seats.

American’s new and enhanced winter service

Origin	Destination	Service Notes	Aircraft Type
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)	Brisbane, Australia (BNE)	New daily seasonal service begins Oct. 27, 2024	Boeing 787-9
DFW	Kahului, Hawaii, (OGG)	Restoring second-daily service operates Dec. 19, 2024, to Jan. 6, 2025	Boeing 787-8
DFW	Kona, Hawaii (KOA)	Returning daily seasonal service begins Oct. 27, 2024	Boeing 787-8
DFW	Rio de Janeiro (GIG)	New daily seasonal service begins Oct. 27, 2024	Boeing 787-8
JFK	GIG	Expanded daily seasonal service starts Oct. 27, 2024	Boeing 777-200
Los Angeles (LAX)	Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)	Earlier seasonal service restarts Dec. 5, 2024	Boeing 787-9

More short-haul international service this summer

For customers looking to visit idyllic beaches or learn more about new cultures, American will add more flights to the Caribbean and Mexico this summer. In June, American will inaugurate flights to VER, growing to more than 55 peak-day departures from DFW to Mexico. From across the U.S., American will offer more than 105 peak-day flights to Mexico in 2024 – the most of any U.S. airline.

Origin	Destination	Service Notes	Aircraft Type
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)	Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM)	Expanded service to two flights on Saturdays starts June 8, 2024	Boeing 737
DFW	Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS)	Expanded service to two flights on Saturdays starts June 8, 2024	Boeing 737
DFW	St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (STT)	Expanded service to two flights on Saturdays starts June 8, 2024	Airbus A319
DFW	Veracruz, Mexico (VER)	New daily service starts June 12, 2024	Embraer E175

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China Eastern Receives Its Ninth C919 Aircraft, Marking a New Milestone

China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its ninth COMAC C919 aircraft, continuing its lead as the launch customer for China’s domestic narrow-body airliner.

On Thursday, the airline received the latest addition to its fleet, registered as B-657T, marking another step in China’s ambitious efforts to establish itself as a key player in the global aerospace market.

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This delivery is part of a major achievement for COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), which has now delivered a total of 10 comac c919 in 2024 alone, a remarkable increase from just three jets delivered by the end of 2023.

The C919 program represents China’s entry into the competitive market for commercial aircraft, aiming to rival the dominance of manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing in the narrow-body sector.

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One standout feature of the c919 is its innovative in-flight technology, particularly its Wi-Fi system. Developed by the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), this system allows passengers to connect to the “CEAIR-WIFI” wireless hotspot, providing seamless access to in-flight entertainment.

Through the website www.muflyer.com, travelers can enjoy a range of features including “Air Cinema” and “Air Games,” which enhance the flying experience.

Looking ahead, COMAC’s ambitions are not limited to narrow-body aircraft. At the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, c919 aircraft price made waves with the announcement of over 100 new aircraft orders.

A significant highlight was a high-profile agreement with Air China for the development of the C929, a widebody aircraft set to compete c919 vs a320 and c919 vs 737 with these models.