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Published on 5/2/2016 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: American Airlines prices $828.7 million pass-through certificates in two parts

By Cristal Cody

Eureka Springs, Ark., May 2 – American Airlines, Inc. sold $828.7 of series 2016-2 pass-through certificates in two parts on Monday, according to a market source.

The $261.3 million offering of 3.2% class A certificates, which have a final expected distribution date of June 15, 2028, priced at a spread of 133.5 basis points over Treasuries.

American Airlines also sold $567.4 million of 3.65% class AA certificates with a final expected distribution date of June 15, 2028 at Treasuries plus 178.5 bps.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC were the active bookrunners.

Proceeds will be used to acquire equipment notes that will be issued by the company.

The commercial airline, which is a subsidiary of AMR Corp., is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Issuer:American Airlines, Inc.
Amount:$828.7 million
Securities:Series 2016-2 pass-through certificates
Active bookrunners:Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Pricing date:May 2
Class A notes
Amount:$261.3 million
Maturity:June 15, 2028
Coupon:3.2%
Spread:Treasuries plus 133.5 bps
Ratings:Moody’s: Aa3
S&P: AA
Class AA notes
Amount:$567.4 million
Maturity:June 15, 2028
Coupon:3.65%
Spread:Treasuries plus 178.5 bps
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
S&P: A

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