After pushing back from the departure gate, aircraft must maneuver through tight spaces between terminal buildings and onto the taxiway. On the way to the desired runway, aircraft often cross through other active or inactive runways. The same is true after the aircraft has landed and is on the way to the gate.
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Old, But Not Going Anywhere: American Airlines’ Boeing 777-200ER Fleet
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- October 4, 2025
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Over on our Long Haul channel – the YouTube channel we use for longer explainer videos – we recently went over the fleet of American Airlines. One part of this video discussed the carrier’s 777-200ER fleet and that it was coming due for replacement. While American will need to replace these jets eventually, some insider info has revealed that the airline has decided to extend the life of these jets by investing in newer cabins.