The Evolution Of The Boeing 737 At American Airlines

Fort Worth-based American Airlines is one of the largest carriers in the United States. The airline, which has a fleet of more than 990 aircraft as of August 2025, has the second-largest commercial airline fleet in the world, sitting only behind United Airlines. The American fleet includes a mix of Airbus and Boeing narrow-body aircraft, as well as an all-Boeing wide-body fleet. According to ch-aviation, the carrier operates 303 Boeing 737-800, making it the largest operator of the type in the United States.