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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 4, 1997
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 collective bargaining agreement between American
Airlines, Inc.("American" or the "Company") and the Allied Pilots
Association (APA) became amendable on August 31, 1994. On
September 2, 1996, American and the APA reached a tentative
agreement on a new labor contract. The tentative agreement was
approved by the APA Board of Directors and sent out for
membership ratification, but subsequently rejected by the APA
membership. On January 10, 1997, the National Mediation Board
(NMB) proffered binding arbitration to the APA and American.
American agreed to arbitration but because the APA did not also
agree, the proffer was rejected and on January 15, 1997, the APA
and American were notified (i) that the NMB was terminating its
services and (ii) that beginning February 15, 1997, either party
could resort to self-help remedies, including a strike by the
members of the APA. On February 15, 1997, the APA did initiate a
strike against American but immediately thereafter President
Clinton intervened and appointed a Presidential Emergency Board
(PEB), pursuant to his authority under the Railway Labor Act.
The effect of President Clinton's actions was to stop the strike
and begin a process during which the PEB reviewed the positions
advocated by both parties. On March 19, 1997, before the PEB
issued its recommendations, American and the APA reached a second
tentative agreement on a new contract. The APA Board approved
the second tentative agreement on April 4, 1997, and the
agreement has been submitted to the APA membership for
ratification. It is anticipated that the membership's decision
will be known in early May 1997. If the tentative agreement is
rejected by the APA, and unless the Congress takes additional
action, either party will be permitted to resort to self-help
remedies, which include, but are not limited to, a strike by the
members of the APA. The Company and the APA have agreed to a
timetable under which neither party will resort to self-help
remedies for a period of 30 days following the failure of the APA
membership to ratify the tentative agreement. Any work stoppage
by the APA members would have a material adverse impact on the
Company.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.
/s/ Charles D. MarLett
Charles D. MarLett
Corporate Secretary
Dated: April 17, 1997