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Published on 6/30/2009 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: American Airlines sells $520.11 million 10.375% pass-throughs due 2021

By Andrea Heisinger

New York, June 30 - American Airlines Inc. sold $520.11 million of 10.375% class A pass-through certificates (Baa3/A-/), according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The issue priced at par to yield 10.375% with a make-whole call at Treasuries plus 75 basis points.

The notes have an initial maturity of July 2, 2019 and a final maturity of Jan. 2, 2021.

The average life is 7.3 years.

Bookrunners were Goldman Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. The co-manager was Calyon Securities.

Proceeds will be used to take delivery of new aircraft.

The commercial airline is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Issuer:American Airlines Inc.
Issue:Class A pass-through certificates
Amount:$520.11 million
Maturity:July 2, 2019 (initial), Jan. 2, 2021 (final)
Average life:7.3 years
Bookrunners:Goldman Sachs & Co., Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc.
Co-manager:Calyon Securities
Coupon:10.375%
Price:Par
Yield:10.375%
Call:Make-whole at Treasuries plus 75 bps
Trade date:June 29
Settlement date:July 7
Ratings:Moody's: Baa3
Standard & Poor's: A-

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