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AACargo Continues to Break Records at LHR

As the cargo industry continues to grow, American Airlines Cargo also continues to set new records. Just this week, its London Heathrow (LHR) team broke its fourth daily record since August of 2016. The team moved nearly 1.1 million of freight into and out of LHR, a new record for a single day's throughput. American transported an impressive 600,000-plus pounds of cargo from the UK to the U.S., while imports into ... [+]

AACargo Continues to Grow Service between LAX, New Zealand

Since American Airlines mid-year launch of new service between Los Angeles (LAX) and the New Zealand city of Auckland (AKL) in 2016, the carrier has seen consistent, rapid expansion—a developing story perfectly illustrated by the short notice shipment of a world renowned honey. Manuka honey, lauded for its healing properties, is ... [+]

AACargo Commits Daily Widebody Service on SJU-PHL Run

Starting April 4, 2017, American Airlines will begin daily, nonstop widebody service between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín Airport (SJU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), home of American Airlines Cargo’s dedicated 25,000-sq. ft. pharmaceutical facility. The daily Airbus A330-200 widebody route will begin in April and will be in addition ... [+]

AACargo Transports Rescue Dogs to New Homes for the Holidays

From Texas to the East Coast, dozens of dogs in need will be finding new homes this holiday season thanks to Society for Companion Animals, a Dallas-based non-profit, and the American Airlines Cargo team. Society for Companion Animals transported a record-breaking 61 dogs in two days, each rescued from streets ... [+]

AACargo to benefit from use of 787-9 on International Routes

American Airlines has launched its international Boeing 787-9 service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Madrid Barajas (MAD) in Spain, offering cargo customers up to 36 LD3 positions, or 12 pallets, depending on the market. The 787-9 is also currently operating from DFW to Sao Paulo (GRU) and, in January, will be ... [+]

AACargo Transports Athletic Gear and Broadcast Equipment to Rio

American Airlines Cargo has safely delivered over 65 tons of high-tech broadcast equipment and athletic gear to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Broadcasting equipment was shipped out of Japan and London to Rio for high-resolution filming at the sporting festival. One of the largest shipments of this kind moved over a ... [+]

AACargo Expands Temp-Controlled Network in San Juan, Dallas/Fort Worth

American Airlines Cargo continues to invest in its global network in support of the increasing demand for both pharmaceutical and perishable goods across the world. Most recent facility improvements include those in both San Juan (SJU) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which see some of the highest demand for time- and ... [+]