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American Airlines names Robert Isom to replace retiring CEO Doug Parker

Isom, 58, has been the heir apparent since he was appointed president in mid-2016 and his selection signals that a steady hand is intended for the airline's first leadership transition in eight years

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Parker, who has led the airline since 2013, will step down as CEO on March 31 but stay on as chairman, according to a statement Tuesday | Photo: Bloomberg

Anthony Palazzo | Bloomberg
American Airlines Group Inc. named President Robert Isom to replace Doug Parker as chief executive officer early next year, a sign of stability after the Covid-19 pandemic ignited a chaotic period for the industry. 
 
Parker, who has led the airline since 2013, will step down as CEO on March 31 but stay on as chairman, according to a statement Tuesday.

Isom, 58, has been the heir apparent since he was appointed president in mid-2016 and his selection signals that a steady hand is intended for the airline’s first leadership transition in eight years. He and Parker have worked together for