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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of earliest event
reported: April 17, 1996
American Airlines, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-2691 13-1502798
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
4333 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76155
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(817) 963-1234
(Registrant's telephone number)
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Item 5. Other Events.
The Boards of Directors of AMR Corporation ("AMR") and American
Airlines, Inc. (the "Corporation") have approved a reorganization
of The SABRE Group as a separate, wholly owned subsidiary of AMR,
subject to the receipt of a favorable tax ruling and certain
other conditions. This reorganization will involve the dividend
of the Corporation's SABRE Travel Information Network, SABRE
Computer Services, SABRE Development Services and SABRE
Interactive divisions to AMR. It is anticipated that upon
completion of the reorganization approximately $850 million of
the Corporation's debt to AMR will be replaced by an equivalent
amount of debt owed to AMR by The SABRE Group. The
reorganization should be completed sometime during the third
quarter.
AMR also continues to study, as it has in the past, other
transactions which may involve The SABRE Group, such as strategic
partnerships or an initial public offering of a portion of The
SABRE Group's stock. No decisions have been made as to these
other transactions, however, and AMR could determine that
conducting the business activities of The SABRE Group within its
new, reorganized structure is in the best interests of AMR's
stockholders.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.
/s/ Charles D. MarLett
Charles D. MarLett
Corporate Secretary
Dated: April 17, 1996
