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ATIS Apr 30, 2026

American Airlines' America250 livery and why a Brazilian-built Embraer carries it

American Airlines chose a Brazilian-built Embraer E175 for its America250 livery — and the reasoning is smarter than the critics think.

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ATIS Apr 28, 2026

Independence One and Southwest Airlines' star-spangled seven thirty-seven

Southwest Airlines unveils Independence One, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with registration N1776R, marking America's 250th anniversary in 2026.

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