Air America was an American passenger and cargo airline established in 1946 and covertly owned and operated by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1950 to 1976. It supplied and supported covert operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, including allegedly providing support for drug smuggling in Laos. [2][3][4]

Nov 6, 2023 · All information contained in the sections entitled "Types of missions flown", "Statistics", and "Service history" as well as the photos are exclusively based on archival material, mostly preserved at the Air America Archives.

Oct 17, 2023 · This page is about the 1990 film, Air America. For the 1998-1999 TV Series, see Air America (TV Series). For the airline, see Category: Air America.

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Adventure, intrigue, danger, sacrifice, and patriotism--words that fit Air America well. The United States Government owned Air America during the Cold War against the global menace of communism.

As of February 2025, the American Airlines fleet consists of 979 mainline aircraft, making it the third largest commercial airline fleet in the world. [1][2][3] American Airlines operates aircraft manufactured by Boeing and Airbus. Over 80% of American's aircraft are narrow-bodies from the Airbus A320 family and the Boeing 737 family.

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Jan 29, 2025 · There were 60 passengers and four crew members on board the aircraft. Our concern is for the passengers and crew on board the aircraft. We are in contact with authorities and assisting with emergency response efforts. If you believe you may have loved ones on board Flight 5342, call American Airlines toll-free at 800-679-8215.

Jan 30, 2025 · An American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. All 67 people aboard the aircraft are presumed dead.

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