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FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today
announced that John W. Dietrich has been elected to the company’s board of
directors. Dietrich will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and Finance
Committee.
Dietrich brings 35 years of experience in the aviation and air cargo
industries, with a strong track record of operational and financial leadership.
He most recently served as Executive Vice President and CFO of FedEx
Corporation from 2023 to 2026, where he led the company’s global finance
organization and helped advance initiatives focused on efficiency, cost
discipline and long-term value creation.
American’s Chairman Greg Smith expressed his pleasure
in welcoming Dietrich to the board.
“John possesses a distinguished
professional background and a proven track record over his 35 years of
aerospace leadership,” said Smith. “His extensive experience — coupled with
his reputation and success in managing complex, capital-intensive
operations as well as his insights into financial discipline, risk management
and governance — will significantly enhance the board's capabilities as we
prioritize long-term performance and shareholder value.”
Prior to joining FedEx, Dietrich spent more than two decades at Atlas Air
Worldwide, where he held numerous senior leadership roles, including President
and CEO and member of the board of directors. He was appointed president of
Atlas in 2019 and previously served as COO, with responsibility for all aspects
of the company’s global operations. Earlier in his career, Dietrich served as
General Counsel for Atlas and spent more than a decade at United Airlines, the
majority of the time as an attorney.
“John has a deep understanding of our industry and a proven ability to
connect operational performance with financial results,” said American’s CEO
Robert Isom. “His experience leading global aviation and cargo businesses —
and his focus on execution and accountability — will be a valuable addition
to our board.”
Dietrich is an active leader across the aviation and transportation
industry. He currently serves as chairman of the National Defense
Transportation Association and on the boards of AAR Corporation and First
Horizon Corporation. He is also a former member and chairman of the National
Air Carrier Association and a former member of the International Air Transport
Association Board of Governors.
Dietrich earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University and
graduated cum laude from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to
the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern
United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to
more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200
million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000
aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of
caring for people on life’s journey every day.
The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026,
reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever
ForwardSM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American
introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and
the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer
experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the
oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900
destinations around the globe.
Get the latest about American at news.aa.com and @AmericanAir.