Why In The World Does American Airlines Fly The Boeing 787 And Not The Airbus A350?

American Airlines has no plans to buy the Airbus A350, and it’s framing its long-haul future as a Boeing-only proposition. The decision comes despite the A350’s market strength: it’s widely viewed as a long-range workhorse, built largely from carbon-fiber composites and powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. The A350-900 and A350-1000 address different seat and mission needs, and its lower fuel use and passenger-focused cabin features help airlines target both margins and premium yields. American previously had an A350 order but canceled it. The wider A350 family includes an ultra-long-range variant used by Singapore Airlines and an upcoming A350F cargo version.