American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand

DALLAS — DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines announced a massive order for new planes on Monday, splitting 260 new aircraft between Boeing, Airbus and Embraer in a move designed to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats.American said it placed options for up to 193 more planes over the next several years.The airline and aircraft-makers did not disclose financial terms for the orders. The package of orders includes 85 Boeing 737 Max 10s — a larger…