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American Airlines Places Unprecedented New Aircraft Order

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — American Airlines announced Wednesday that it has ordered 460 new planes – the largest new aircraft order in aviation history.

Many of the jets are newer, more fuel efficient planes manufactured by both Boeing and Airbus.

The purchase, which will cost billions of dollars, could put pressure on other airlines to upgrade their fleets.

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