Aircraft · Monday, 20 July 2026

American Airlines widebodies find new life in Vietnam after Roswell storage

By AvTLDR Editorial Desk

American Airlines widebody aircraft that were retired during the COVID-19 pandemic have been acquired by a Vietnamese carrier after five years in storage.

TL;DR

The aircraft, which sat in Roswell, New Mexico, since 2020, are being reactivated for commercial service. The return of these aircraft highlights the ongoing demand for widebody capacity in the post-pandemic market.

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