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Seven Thompson Hine Partners Named to Lawdragon's 2026 "500 Leading Global IP Lawyers" List
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 24 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Seven Thompson Hine Partners Named to Lawdragon's 2026 "500 Leading Global IP Lawyers" List
Thompson Hine announced that seven partners have been selected for Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers 2026 list, which highlights top attorneys across the U.S. for excellence in patent, trademark, trade secrets, and IP litigation work.
Marla R. Butler, Atlanta - Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation
Christopher K. Larus, Minneapolis, Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation
Ash D.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 24 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Seven Thompson Hine Partners Named to Lawdragon's 2026 "500 Leading Global IP Lawyers" List
Thompson Hine announced that seven partners have been selected for Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers 2026 list, which highlights top attorneys across the U.S. for excellence in patent, trademark, trade secrets, and IP litigation work.
Marla R. Butler, Atlanta - Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation
Christopher K. Larus, Minneapolis, Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation
Ash D.Patel, Atlanta - Intellectual Property
Rachael Rodman, Columbus - Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation
Jennifer Seraphine, Silicon Valley - Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation
Keeley Vega, Silicon Valley - Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation
Megan Whyman Olesek, Silicon Valley - Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation
The Lawdragon selection process has been refined over 30 years of researching and reporting on the legal profession and creating guides of the most effective lawyers and legal professionals. Lawdragon's editorial team selects honorees through submissions, journalistic research of the lawyers behind the biggest cases, and editorial vetting from a board of leading litigators.
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Original text here: https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/seven-thompson-hine-partners-named-to-lawdragons-2026-500-leading-global-ip-lawyers-list/
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Ropes and Gray: Fortitude and HeartSciences Announce Merger Agreement to Form Publicly Traded Venture Mining Platform
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fortitude and HeartSciences Announce Merger Agreement to Form Publicly Traded Venture Mining Platform
Ropes & Gray represented Digital Currency Group and its subsidiary, Fortitude Mining Holdings, Inc., in a definitive merger agreement with HeartSciences, Inc. to form what is believed to be the first publicly traded venture mining platform. The transaction was announced on June 23.
Fortitude is a vertically integrated digital asset mining platform anchored in Zcash. Zcash is a privacy-preserving,
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fortitude and HeartSciences Announce Merger Agreement to Form Publicly Traded Venture Mining Platform
Ropes & Gray represented Digital Currency Group and its subsidiary, Fortitude Mining Holdings, Inc., in a definitive merger agreement with HeartSciences, Inc. to form what is believed to be the first publicly traded venture mining platform. The transaction was announced on June 23.
Fortitude is a vertically integrated digital asset mining platform anchored in Zcash. Zcash is a privacy-preserving,Proof-of-Work asset that was launched in 2016 from Bitcoin's codebase that shares Bitcoin's defining attributes, while adding robust privacy technology.
HeartSciences is a healthcare information technology company advancing the use of ECG/EKGs through the integration of artificial intelligence.
The two companies will combine in an all-stock transaction that is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
The team was led by M&A partner Jackie Cohen and M&A counsel Tyler Silvey, capital markets partner Christopher Capuzzi and counsel Elise Corey, tax partner Scott Pinarchick and tax counsel Michael Mendel, executive compensation & employee benefits partner Renata Ferrari, health care partner Jennifer Romig, IP transactions partner Jordan Altman, and life sciences regulatory & compliance partner Josh Oyster.
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URL: Digital Currency Group
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/06/fortitude-and-heartsciences-announce-merger-agreement
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Holland & Knight Adds Maritime Transportation Policy Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C.
MIAMI, Florida, June 24 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Adds Maritime Transportation Policy Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Holland & Knight continues to bolster its Federal Government Affairs Practice with the addition of Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C. She joins Holland & Knight from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), where she served as vice president of government affairs. She built and led IANA's first federal advocacy program, which advised the board and president on legislative,
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MIAMI, Florida, June 24 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Adds Maritime Transportation Policy Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Holland & Knight continues to bolster its Federal Government Affairs Practice with the addition of Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C. She joins Holland & Knight from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), where she served as vice president of government affairs. She built and led IANA's first federal advocacy program, which advised the board and president on legislative,regulatory and political strategy affecting freight mobility and supply chains.
Prior to her role at IANA, she served in senior executive roles at the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Surface Transportation Board (STB), where she oversaw regulatory policy, enforcement, congressional relations and administrative operations, successfully defending agency budgets and modernizing core programs. She also served in staff roles for former U.S. Congressmen Mark Udall and David Skaggs, both from Colorado.
Ms. Marvin's practice will focus on maritime policy, advising clients on FMC policy and compliance, engaging in direct agency advocacy at the FMC and STB, and guiding maritime, rail and trucking-related advocacy and lobbying before Congress.
"At a time when shipping blockades and Strait of Hormuz implications dominate the news and business cycles, along with the White House's Maritime Action Plan, Lucy's experience is indispensable to the Firm," said Paul Stimers, leader of the Federal Government Affairs Practice. "Lucy brings deep subject-matter knowledge in transportation policy and long-standing credibility with policymakers and the industry. We are thrilled to have her join us here at Holland & Knight."
"Lucy is a triple threat on Capitol Hill in the maritime, rail and trucking federal legislation space. Our Firm's maritime clients in particular made clear that someone of Lucy's legislative depth was necessary to team with our industry-leading government affairs group in Washington, and we listened. Lucy is a true leader in the area of transportation regulatory policy, with more than two decades of experience spanning federal executive service, independent regulatory agencies and congressional offices," said Christopher Nolan, co-chair of Holland & Knight's Transportation & Infrastructure Industry Group. "Because of her strong track record of securing bipartisan congressional engagement and managing complex industrial stakeholders, her skill set is incredibly relevant given the Trump Administration's focus on energizing the shipping sector and supporting the Federal Maritime Commission's robust ambitions."
"With legislative and regulatory frameworks currently being written, it is more important now than ever to leverage this pivotal moment in order to build the practice and establish new client relationships," Ms. Marvin said. "In addition to having industry-leading transportation practices and Federal Maritime Commission work in particular, Holland & Knight has deep and established strengths in government relations, federal procurement, trade and energy. I look forward to adding my maritime policy knowledge to the Firm to create a cross-practice, one-stop-shop for clients."
Ms. Marvin earned a J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. degree from Kansas State University.
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Admitted to the New York Bar; not yet admitted to the District of Columbia Bar, only practicing under the supervision of lawyers licensed to practice in the District of Columbia.
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Original text here: https://www.hklaw.com/en/news/pressreleases/2026/06/holland-and-knight-adds-maritime-transportation-policy-partner-lucy
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
HLB Values in Action: Mark Reagan Mentors Students on ElderCareBridge Project Supporting Senior Care Access
LOS ANGELES, California, June 24 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following news:
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HLB Values in Action: Mark Reagan Mentors Students on ElderCareBridge Project Supporting Senior Care Access
The process of applying for Medi-Cal is notoriously difficult, especially for seniors struggling to comply with complex qualification requirements, document demands, and long processing delays.
So, when Marin Academy high school seniors Navah Bailey and Amy Salama said that they wanted to do a community service project involving the elderly and technology, their mentor, Hooper,
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LOS ANGELES, California, June 24 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following news:
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HLB Values in Action: Mark Reagan Mentors Students on ElderCareBridge Project Supporting Senior Care Access
The process of applying for Medi-Cal is notoriously difficult, especially for seniors struggling to comply with complex qualification requirements, document demands, and long processing delays.
So, when Marin Academy high school seniors Navah Bailey and Amy Salama said that they wanted to do a community service project involving the elderly and technology, their mentor, Hooper,Lundy & Bookman Managing Shareholder Mark Reagan, suggested they develop a way to help people access Medi-Cal benefits as well as other health care-related community resources.
The result: ElderCareBridge.com, a website where seniors in Marin and San Francisco counties can go to find clear, concise information on qualifying for Medi-Cal, along with many other assistance programs that can help them, even if they don't qualify.
"I always knew that the health care system was complicated," says Navah. "But doing this project gave me a better understanding of just how tedious it can be, and a deep appreciation for the people who work directly with seniors to advocate for them."
Navah and Amy had met Mark earlier in their senior year, when he and HLB partner Stephen Phillips gave a talk to students at Marin Academy on artificial intelligence and health care. When it was time to start their senior community service project this spring, they reached out to Mark, who serves as General Counsel for the California Association of Health Facilities, the Massachusetts Senior Care Association and the American Health Care Association while also representing numerous long-term care facilities and other providers.
Over a period of three weeks, they met several times with Mark, who helped them understand the major issues facing seniors and sharpen the focus of the website. He also put them in touch with senior care organizations, such as California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform and Partnership HealthPlan. Then, using Netlify as a platform, and Amy's grandmother as a beta tester, they built the website.
"Her feedback was very important to us," says Amy of her grandmother. "We wanted to build something that seniors could actually use."
Amy and Navah plan to continue building traffic by reaching out to some of the organizations listed on the website this summer. After they head to college, where they both intend to study neuroscience, they hope that another pair of Marin Academy seniors could expand the website as part of their community service project next year.
Mark, who spent 13 years serving as an elected board member in two different school districts, says mentoring young people on projects like ElderCareBridge.com is consistent with HLB's values.
"Ultimately, we're a private law firm serving our clients, but we are mission-based," says Mark, whose daughter is also a recent Marin Academy graduate. "How can we improve, maintain and advance access to care for all people?
"These are some of the most complex issues that we face as a society, and if we can encourage smart young people to help solve them, that's very meaningful."
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Original text here: https://hooperlundy.com/hlb-values-in-action-mark-reagan-mentors-students-on-eldercarebridge-project-supporting-senior-care-access/
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Dow Expands Product and Innovation Capabilities to Support Continued Growth in Specialty Silicones Markets
MIDLAND, Michigan, June 24 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Dow expands product and innovation capabilities to support continued growth in specialty silicones markets
Targeted investments increase product availability, strengthen supply chain resilience and accelerate scale-up from innovation to commercialization
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Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced the advancement of a series of targeted investment projects totaling
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MIDLAND, Michigan, June 24 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Dow expands product and innovation capabilities to support continued growth in specialty silicones markets
Targeted investments increase product availability, strengthen supply chain resilience and accelerate scale-up from innovation to commercialization
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Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced the advancement of a series of targeted investment projects totalingapproximately $100 million by the end of 2027 to expand its global specialty silicones manufacturing and innovation capabilities. These investments reinforce the Company's commitment to supporting fast-growing end markets while strengthening innovation and supply chain resilience for customers worldwide.
The investments will expand Dow's specialty silicones capabilities across the United States, China and Japan, focusing on advanced silicones and processing capabilities to meet growing global demand in mobility, electronics and health care applications.
"These investments underscore Dow's focus on scaling specialty silicones materials and bringing innovation closer and faster to our customers," said Brendy Lange, president of Performance Materials & Coatings. "By expanding manufacturing and innovation capabilities in these strategic regions, we are investing to meet increasing consumer demand, strengthening our global supply chain capabilities, and enabling customers to move faster from innovation to commercialization."
Investments include:
* Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) manufacturing expansions in Carrollton, Kentucky, and Zhangjiagang, China, expected to come online in 2027, supporting high-performance applications across mobility, electronics and health care.
* Capacity expansions for engineered silicone materials supporting advanced electronics applications--including power electronics, semiconductor packaging, thermal and electrical protection--are scheduled to come online this year in Songjiang, China, and Fukui, Japan, with additional expansions in Auburn, Michigan, and Zhangjiagang, China, expected in 2027, strengthening Dow's specialty materials innovation and manufacturing backbone.
* Expanded Cooling Science Labs in Shanghai, China, earlier this year, and in Midland, Michigan, in June, supporting faster customer innovation for the development and scale-up of next-generation thermal management solutions.
This completes the series of silicones investments previously disclosed at Dow's Investor Day event in 2024, with updated timing of the projects reflecting evolving market demand and affordability factors.
Supporting Growth in High Value Markets
Demand for specialty silicones continues to grow faster than GDP across mobility, electronics and medical applications, where product performance, supply reliability and technical capabilities are critical. Dow's investments are designed to support these trends through regional, local-for-local manufacturing that aligns capacity with customer demand.
In mobility and electronics applications, the expanded capabilities support growing demand for high performance, reliable silicone solutions used in mobility intelligence modules, data centers and microelectronics, energy electronics, consumer electronics components, and advanced safety systems. In medical applications, the expanded footprint reinforces Dow's value proposition of end-to-end local supply, an increasingly important requirement for regulated and mission-critical products.
Collectively across these applications, local manufacturing and technical support help customers improve supply reliability while meeting evolving performance and qualification requirements. They also enhance Dow's ability to deliver consistent quality, accelerate commercialization, and provide customers globally with manufacturing scale close to key demand centers.
Dow is the world's largest and most integrated silicones producer, with a world-class footprint across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Its strategic back-integration, diversified downstream portfolio, and industry-leading digital capabilities position the Company to meet increasing demand and serve customers more effectively.
Learn more about Dow's silicones products and capabilities for mobility, electronics and medical applications.
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About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, customer-focused innovation and leading business positions enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 29 countries and employ approximately 34,600 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $40 billion in 2025. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us at www.dow.com
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Original text here: https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/news/press-releases/dow-expands-product-and-innovation-capabilities.html
[Category: BizLaboratory Sciences]
Barnes & Thornburg Favorably Resolves DOJ Antitrust Suit for OhioHealth
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 24 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Favorably Resolves DOJ Antitrust Suit for OhioHealth
Barnes & Thornburg successfully negotiated a favorable agreement for OhioHealth with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Ohio attorney general to resolve an antitrust lawsuit over language in some of the health system's managed care contracts.
Under the terms of the deal, announced on June 16, 2026, OhioHealth does not admit any wrongdoing and maintains its contracting practices were and are lawful and appropriate.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 24 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Favorably Resolves DOJ Antitrust Suit for OhioHealth
Barnes & Thornburg successfully negotiated a favorable agreement for OhioHealth with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Ohio attorney general to resolve an antitrust lawsuit over language in some of the health system's managed care contracts.
Under the terms of the deal, announced on June 16, 2026, OhioHealth does not admit any wrongdoing and maintains its contracting practices were and are lawful and appropriate.OhioHealth will not pay penalties, fines or damages. The agreement still needs to be approved by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
The provisions at the center of the lawsuit date back as far as two decades and were designed to protect OhioHealth from insurer practices common at the time. The healthcare and insurance industries have since evolved and OhioHealth routinely renegotiates agreements with insurers in a competitive market.
The DOJ and the Ohio attorney general sued OhioHealth in February 2026, alleging the system used its market power to restrict payer plan designs in the Columbus area.
Based in Columbus, OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, charitable, healthcare outreach of the United Methodist Church. Serving its communities since 1891, OhioHealth is a family of 35,000 associates, physicians and volunteers, and a network of 16 hospitals, three joint-venture hospitals, over 200 ambulatory sites and other health services across a 50-county area.
The Barnes & Thornburg team included partners David DeVillers and Bradley Love and counsels Kristopher Armstrong and Michelle Nicholson.
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Original text here: https://btlaw.com/en/insights/news/2026/barnes-thornburg-favorably-resolves-doj-antitrust-suit-for-ohiohealth
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
American Continues Retrofitting Fleet to Offer Customers More Premium Seating Than Ever
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 24 -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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American continues retrofitting fleet to offer customers more premium seating than ever
Starting this summer, American Airlines customers will have access to even more premium seats as the airline introduces its retrofitted Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft featuring enhanced finishes, more storage space and convenient connectivity for all passengers.
Both the A319 and A320 fleets will offer more premium seats than before and feature an elevated interior, similar in design and finish to the newly delivered Boeing 787-9
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FORT WORTH, Texas, June 24 -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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American continues retrofitting fleet to offer customers more premium seating than ever
Starting this summer, American Airlines customers will have access to even more premium seats as the airline introduces its retrofitted Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft featuring enhanced finishes, more storage space and convenient connectivity for all passengers.
Both the A319 and A320 fleets will offer more premium seats than before and feature an elevated interior, similar in design and finish to the newly delivered Boeing 787-9and Airbus A321XLR, making it easier for customers to be more productive or relax during their flight. The needs of modern travelers were at the forefront of the cabin redesign, which offers power at every seat, larger overhead bins, enhanced mood lighting and updated trim and finish. The premium cabin will also feature a redesigned seat with privacy wings, additional storage space and two cocktail beverage trays.
"We are excited to introduce our refreshed interiors and new premium seats on our narrowbody aircraft, offering our customers more space to stow their carry-ons and a convenient way to power their devices," said American's Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden. "We've strengthened the journey from curb to cabin, and we are excited for customers to fly on these aircraft this summer and beyond."
Earlier this year, American introduced free Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T, across its narrowbody fleet, giving AAdvantage(R) members seamless, high-speed connectivity from gate to gate, including on A319 and A320 aircraft, which will be enabled with Starlink service in 2027.
American has also refined its premium experience on board with fresh, chef-inspired menus and sophisticated beverage service. Main Cabin travelers will also enjoy a reimagined onboard experience designed to feel like home away from home. Customers can easily charge their personal devices with the addition of USB-C power at every seat. American recently launched new snacks and meal offerings for customer flying in Main Cabin, including a refreshed fruit and cheese tray, roasted turkey sandwich and a celebratory Inflight Bites box.
A long-term investment benefiting American's customers
The A319 and A320 retrofit programs are part of American's continued commitment to expand premium seating, invest in the customer experience, and provide a consistent design and feel across its mainline and regional fleet. This summer, American will offer more premium seats than any other airline, across the industry's leading domestic and short-haul international network. American's A319 fleet will increase the size of its premium class cabin to 12 seats, and the A320 fleet retrofits will increase the aircraft's premium cabin seat count to 16.
With deliveries of premium-configured Boeing 787-9 aircraft and Airbus A321XLRs that offer the elegant Flagship Suite(R) product and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, American expects to increase lie-flat seats on international aircraft by more than 50% by the end of the decade.
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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.
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Original text here: https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2026/American-continues-retrofitting-fleet-to-offer-customers-more-premium-seating-than-ever-FLT-06/default.aspx
[Category: BizAerospace]
