news flash·2025-07-25 19:54Core Viewpoint - American Airlines has received its first Airbus A321XLR long-range aircraft, but it will remain in Europe due to supply chain issues causing a shortage of seats [1] Group 1: Aircraft Acquisition - The company signed the acceptance documents for the aircraft in Hamburg, Germany [1] - American Airlines had ordered a total of 50 long-range aircraft in 2019 [1] Group 2: Operational Plans - The airline plans to use the aircraft on transcontinental routes in the U.S. later this year before transitioning it to international services [1] Group 3: Supply Chain Challenges - The aircraft will stay in Europe until the current seat supply chain challenges are resolved [1] - The company did not disclose the name of the seat manufacturer involved in the supply chain issues [1]