On March 4, 2024, American Airlines announced orders for 260 new aircraft, including 85 Airbus A321neo. The orders were part of American's continued investment to expand premium seats across its narrowbody and regional fleets and support the long-term strength of the airline's domestic and short-haul international network. For the past decade, the A321 and A321neo aircraft have flown American's customers across the U.S. and to short-haul international destinations. American continues to be the largest single-carrier operator in the world of A320 family aircraft. This model, bearing registration number N440AN and fleet 440, represents the first A321neo delivered to the airlines with the new Silver Eagle mica-free paint. By moving to Silver Eagle, their fleet will be lighter in weight and burn approximately 1 million fewer gallons of fuel per year.