Proud to be American: American Airlines partners with America250 to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

 WASHINGTON, D.C. — America250, the national nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, is proud to announce that American Airlines will serve as an official sponsor and partner in this historic nationwide celebration. As one of the country’s most iconic and enduring brands, American will join a growing coalition of leading companies helping to engage more than 350 million Americans in this once-in-a-generation milestone.

The partnership comes at a uniquely symbolic moment for American, which is celebrating its own centennial year in 2026. For 100 years, American has connected communities, powered economic growth and supported national priorities, defining what it means to move America forward.

Founded in the early days of commercial aviation, American has grown alongside the nation itself. Through periods of expansion, challenge, innovation and renewal, American has shepherded the rise of air travel as a driver of commerce and culture, connecting communities across all 50 states and beyond.

As part of the partnership, American will play a visible and dynamic role in bringing the Semiquincentennial to life nationwide. The airline will paint two aircraft in the official America250 livery, ensuring the celebration quite literally takes flight across the country and around the world. In addition, American will serve as the Official Airline of America Innovates, a traveling showcase of the nation’s ingenuity that will highlight the creativity, progress and pioneering spirit that have defined the United States for 250 years.

“As American Airlines marks our centennial year, we’re honored to join the nation in celebrating 250 years of American independence,” said Caroline Clayton, Chief Marketing Officer at American. “Our history is deeply intertwined with the country’s own story — one of ingenuity, resilience and a belief that connecting people and places makes us stronger. For a century, our team members have helped move America forward, carrying families, service members, innovators and dreamers on their journeys to every corner of this nation and around the world. Partnering with America250 is a meaningful way to honor that legacy and to help inspire the next generation as we look toward the future together.”

The airline serves more than 600,000 customers every day — over 200 million passengers per year. From carrying service members, families and business travelers to supporting disaster relief efforts, American’s 130,000 team members are eager to foster interconnectedness in American communities and ensure passengers get where they need to go.

“American Airlines has spent 100 years connecting our nation and showcasing the spirit of innovation that defines the United States,” said Rosie Rios, Chair of America250. “As we approach this historic 250th anniversary, their reach and leadership will help bring Americans together - across cities, states, and generations - to commemorate our shared history and shape our shared future.”

American joins a distinguished group of America250 partners, including Walmart, Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz and Stellantis, whose collective engagement underscores the essential role of the private sector in making the 250th anniversary the most ambitious and inclusive commemoration in U.S. history.

Additional details about the American Airlines-America250 partnership and events will be announced in the coming months.

To learn more about America250 and its national commemorative efforts, visit America250.org.