NEWS Apr 16, 2026 American Airlines Reaches Centennial Milestone with Bold Visions for the Future A century ago, a battered DH-4 biplane lifted off from Chicago with nothing but a sack of mail and a modest contract. Yesterday, American Airlines marked the 100th anniversary of that very first flight with gate parties, heritage liveries, centennial menus and a trumpet of ambition for the next hundred years. Read More →