UNITED STATES
             SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              
                   Washington, D. C. 20549
                              
                        _____________
                              
                          FORM 8-K
                              
                       CURRENT REPORT
                              
           Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                              
               Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of earliest event
  reported:  July 20, 2005


                   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)


                              
   (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)



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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

American  Airlines,  Inc.  is filing  herewith  a  press
release  issued on July 20, 2005 by its parent company,  AMR
Corporation (AMR), as Exhibit 99.1 which is included herein.
This press release was issued to report AMR's second quarter
2005 results.


Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits
                              
          (c)  Exhibits

                   Exhibit 99.1   Press Release of AMR dated 
                                  July 20, 2005









                              
                              
                          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:  July 20, 2005

                                                       







                        EXHIBIT INDEX
                              
                              
Exhibit        Description

99.1      Press Release









                              Exhibit 99.1

                              CONTACT:  Al Becker
                                        Corporate Communications
                                        Fort Worth, Texas
                                        817-967-1577
                                        corp.comm@aa.com


FOR RELEASE: Wednesday, July 20, 2005


     Editor's Note:  A live Webcast reporting second quarter
results will be broadcast on the Internet on July 20 at 2
p.m. EDT.  (Windows Media Player required for viewing.)


       AMR CORPORATION REPORTS A SECOND QUARTER PROFIT
   OF $58 MILLION DESPITE HIGH FUEL COSTS AND HISTORICALLY
                      LOW TICKET PRICES

   Continued Focus On Cost Control And Revenue Performance
                          Produces
    American's First Quarterly Profit, Without Benefit Of
                       Special Items,
              Since The Fourth Quarter Of 2000

        American Targeting Continued Progress Toward
               Required Financial Performance


     FORT WORTH, Texas -- AMR Corporation, the parent
company of American Airlines, Inc., today reported a net
profit of $58 million for the second quarter, or $0.30 per
share fully diluted, compared to a net profit of $6 million
(which included a $31 million benefit from special items),
or $0.03 per share fully diluted, in the second quarter last
year.  The second quarter was the company's first profitable
quarter, without the benefit of special items, since the
fourth quarter of 2000.
     "The fact that we were able to earn a small profit
despite record high fuel prices and a difficult industry
environment speaks volumes about our people, who continue to
meet our many challenges with determination and ingenuity,"
said AMR Chairman and CEO Gerard Arpey.
     "Working together, we have made significant progress in
all aspects of the Turnaround Plan that we launched several
years ago," Arpey said.  "That progress has become even more
crucial, given record high fuel prices that continue to
afflict the industry."
     During the second quarter, the Company paid $434
million more for fuel than it would have paid with last
year's fuel prices.
     "The high price of fuel remains one of the biggest
clouds hanging over our company and our industry," Arpey
said, "and unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any
relief in sight -- oil prices in the second half of the year
are currently projected to be higher than during the second
quarter.  As a result, we have no choice but to redouble our
efforts to wring cost and inefficiency out of everything we
do."
     American's mainline cost per available seat mile in the
quarter was up 5.6 percent year over year.  However,
excluding fuel and last year's special items, the airline's
unit cost was down 4.3 percent year over year.  "This is a
reflection of the many cost-saving initiatives we continue
to find," Arpey said.  "In addition to the $700 million in
annual savings we built into our 2005 budget, our employees
have identified -- since the beginning of this year --
another $65 million in expected annual savings on a steady-
state basis."
     American's revenue performance was buoyed by a
combination of capacity restraint, network and aircraft
changes, and record high traffic levels.  During the second
quarter, revenue passenger miles were up 7.4 percent year
over year, while available seat miles grew 2.3 percent
overall, and decreased 1.6 percent domestically.  American's
systemwide load factor -- or the percentage of total seats
filled --  hit a record of 79.5 percent.  Yield, which
represents average fares, increased 1.9 percent year over
year -- the company's first quarterly yield increase since
the fourth quarter of 2003.
     "The improvement we have seen on the revenue side of
the ledger has only been possible as a result of our
people's ability to efficiently and courteously handle an
enormous number of customers," Arpey said.  "At the same
time, we are reaping the benefits of the many changes we
have made to our network and product during the past several
years.  Our load factor is strong, and fares -- while still
far too low to provide adequate returns --  have improved
somewhat in recent months."
     Arpey noted that after 17 quarters of losses, excluding
special items, it feels good to report even a modest profit.
     "I hope our people take pride in what we have
accomplished together," Arpey said.  "However, we need to be
honest about the fact that -- given the losses of the past
four years --  we are digging our way out of a very deep
hole.  What's more, given the strength of the economy and
the public's current appetite for air travel, our second
quarter results should be much better."
     "High fuel prices are not an excuse," he said, "but
they are a constant reminder that our industry is changing
and we must change with it to ensure our future.  Our
competitors continue to lower their costs either in or
outside of the bankruptcy court, and the currently improving
fare levels are still low by historical standards."
     Arpey pointed out that in addition to earning a modest
profit, AMR was able to contribute $75 million to its
various defined benefit pension plans in the second quarter,
bringing its total contributions to the plans this year to
$213 million.  AMR also was able to grow its cash balance,
ending the period with $3.9 billion in cash and short-term
investments, including a restricted balance of $492 million.

     Editor's Note:  AMR's Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Gerard Arpey, and its Chief Financial
Officer, James Beer, will make a presentation to analysts
during a teleconference on Wednesday, July 20, from 2 p.m.
to 2:45 p.m. EDT.  Following the analyst call, they will
hold a question-and-answer conference call for media from 3
p.m. to 3:45 p.m. EDT.  Reporters interested in listening to
the presentation or participating in the media Q&A should
call 817-967-1577.
     
Statements  in  this release contain various forward-looking
statements  within  the  meaning  of  Section  27A  of   the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E  of  the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent
the  Company's  expectations or  beliefs  concerning  future
events.   When  used in this release, the  words  "expects,"
"plans," "anticipates," "indicates," "believes," "forecast,"
"guidance,"  "outlook" and similar expressions are  intended
to   identify  forward-looking  statements.  Forward-looking
statements   include,  without  limitation,  the   Company's
expectations concerning operations and financial conditions,
including  changes in capacity, revenues and  costs,  future
financing  plans  and  needs, overall  economic  conditions,
plans  and objectives for future operations, and the  impact
on  the Company of its results of operations in recent years
and  the  sufficiency of its financial resources  to  absorb
that   impact.  Other  forward-looking  statements   include
statements  which do not relate solely to historical  facts,
such  as,  without limitation, statements which discuss  the
possible   future  effects  of  current  known   trends   or
uncertainties or which indicate that the future  effects  of
known   trends   or  uncertainties  cannot   be   predicted,
guaranteed  or  assured.  All forward-looking statements  in
this  release  are based upon information available  to  the
Company  on the date of this release. The Company undertakes
no  obligation  to  publicly update or revise  any  forward-
looking  statement, whether as a result of new  information,
future events, or otherwise.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of
factors that could cause the Company's actual results to
differ materially from the Company's expectations. The
following factors, in addition to other possible factors not
listed, could cause the Company's actual results to differ
materially from those expressed in forward-looking
statements: changes in economic, business and financial
conditions; the Company's substantial indebtedness;
continued high fuel prices and the availability of fuel;
further increases in the price of fuel; the impact of events
in Iraq; conflicts in the Middle East or elsewhere; the
highly competitive business environment faced by the
Company, characterized by increasing pricing transparency
and competition from low cost carriers and financially
distressed carriers; historically low fare levels and fare
simplification initiatives (both of which could result in a
further deterioration of the revenue environment); the
ability of the Company to reduce its costs further without
adversely affecting operational performance and service
levels; uncertainties with respect to the Company's
international operations; changes in the Company's business
strategy; actions by U.S. or foreign government agencies;
the possible occurrence of additional terrorist attacks;
another outbreak of a disease (such as SARS) that affects
travel behavior; uncertainties with respect to the Company's
relationships with unionized and other employee work groups;
the inability of the Company to satisfy existing financial
or other covenants in certain of its credit agreements; the
availability and terms of future financing; the ability of
the Company to reach acceptable agreements with third
parties; and increased insurance costs and potential
reductions of available insurance coverage. Additional
information concerning these and other factors is contained
in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings,
including but not limited to the 2004 Form 10-K.


Detailed financial information follows:
               







                        AMR CORPORATION
            CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
           (in millions, except per share amounts)
                         (Unaudited)

                               Three Months Ended June 30,  Percent
                                    2005         2004       Change
Revenues                                           
  Passenger - American Airlines    $4,264       $3,895        9.5
            - Regional Affiliates     561          505       11.1
  Cargo                               157          155        1.3
  Other revenues                      327          275       18.9
    Total operating revenues        5,309        4,830        9.9
                              
Expenses                                           
  Wages, salaries and benefits      1,671        1,703       (1.9)
  Aircraft fuel                     1,350          917       47.2
  Other rentals and landing fees      319          301        6.0
  Depreciation and amortization       286          320      (10.6)
  Commissions, booking fees and 
    credit card expense               286          287       (0.3)
  Maintenance, materials and repairs  257          245        4.9
  Aircraft rentals                    147          153       (3.9)
  Food service                        127          139       (8.6)
  Other operating expenses            637          600        6.2
  Special charges                       -          (31)       *
    Total operating expenses        5,080        4,634        9.6
                                                   
Operating Income                      229          196       16.8
                                                   
Other Income (Expense)                             
  Interest income                      29           14        *
  Interest expense                   (223)        (217)       2.8
  Interest capitalized                 24           20       20.0
  Miscellaneous - net                  (1)          (7)     (85.7)
                                     (171)        (190)     (10.0)
                                                   
Income Before Income Taxes             58            6        *
Income tax                              -            -        -
Net Earnings                       $   58       $    6        *
                                      
Earnings Per Share                    
Basic                             $  0.35      $  0.04
Diluted                           $  0.30      $  0.03
                                      
Number of Shares Used in              
      Computation
  Basic                               163          160
  Diluted                             216          183

*     Greater than 100%







                       AMR CORPORATION
                    OPERATING STATISTICS
                         (Unaudited)

                                     Three Months Ended        
                                          June 30,          Percent
                                       2005       2004      Change
American Airlines, Inc. Mainline Jet                           
Operations
  Revenue passenger miles (millions)  35,795     33,323       7.4
  Available seat miles (millions)     45,018     43,997       2.3
  Cargo ton miles (millions)             558        567      (1.6)
  Passenger load factor                 79.5%      75.7%      3.8 pts.
  Passenger revenue yield per
    passenger mile (cents)             11.91      11.69       1.9
  Passenger revenue per available
    seat mile (cents)                   9.47       8.85       7.0
  Cargo revenue yield per ton 
    mile (cents)                       28.14      27.24       3.3
  Operating expenses per available
    seat mile, excluding Regional
    Affiliates (cents) (1)             10.03       9.50       5.6
  Fuel consumption (gallons, in
    millions)                            749        762      (1.7)
  Fuel price per gallon (cents)        163.4      111.2      46.9
                                                           
Regional Affiliates                                        
  Revenue passenger miles (millions)   2,317      1,857      24.8
  Available seat miles (millions)      3,211      2,665      20.5
  Passenger load factor                 72.2%      69.7%      2.5 pts.
                                                           
AMR Corporation                                            
  Average Equivalent Number of Employees
    American Airlines                 75,100     79,900     
    Other                             13,400     12,600     
       Total                          88,500     92,500     

(1)  Excludes $627 million and $517 million of expense
incurred related to Regional Affiliates in 2005 and 2004,
respectively.

                              







                       AMR CORPORATION
             NON-GAAP AND OTHER RECONCILIATIONS
                         (Unaudited)

                                               
American Airlines, Inc. Mainline Jet      Three Months Ended June 30,
Operations(in millions, except as noted)       2005         2004
                                       
Total operating expenses                      $5,143       $4,698
Less: Operating expenses incurred                   
      related to Regional Affiliates             627          517
Operating expenses excluding expenses 
      incurred related to Regional 
      Affiliates                              $4,516       $4,181
American mainline jet operations 
      available seat miles                    45,018       43,997
                                                     
Operating expenses per available seat mile, 
      excluding Regional Affiliates (cents)    10.03         9.50
                                                     
Less: Impact of special items (cents)              -        (0.07)
Less: Fuel cost per available seat mile
      (cents)                                   2.72         1.93
Operating expenses per available seat mile, 
      excluding impact of special items and 
      the cost of fuel (cents)                  7.31         7.64
                                                 
Percent change                                 (4.3)%

                                                
AMR Corporation                                
Impact of Fuel Price Variance
                                                
Average fuel price per gallon (cents)
   Three months ended June 30, 2005           164.2
   Three months ended June 30, 2004           111.4
Change in price (cents)                        52.8
2005 consumption (gallons, in millions)     x 822.3
Impact of fuel price variance (in millions) $ 434.2
                                                  



Note: The Company believes that operating expenses per
available seat mile, excluding special   items (which
relate to prior periods) and the cost of fuel, as well as
the impact of fuel price increases, assist investors in
understanding the impact of fuel prices on the Company's
operations.








                         AMR CORPORATION
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
           (in millions, except per share amounts)
                         (Unaudited)
                                 Six Months Ended June 30,  Percent
                                    2005         2004       Change
Revenues                                           
  Passenger - American Airlines    $8,106       $7,573        7.0
            - Regional Affiliates   1,012          925        9.4
  Cargo                               308          303        1.7
  Other revenues                      633          541       17.0
    Total operating revenues       10,059        9,342        7.7
                                                   
Expenses                                           
  Wages, salaries and benefits      3,315        3,343       (0.8)
  Aircraft fuel                     2,448        1,725       41.9
  Other rentals and landing fees      619          606        2.1
  Depreciation and amortization       576          646      (10.8)
  Commissions, booking fees and 
    credit card expense               557          575       (3.1)
  Maintenance, materials and repairs  492          476        3.4
  Aircraft rentals                    295          306       (3.6)
  Food service                        252          276       (8.7)
  Other operating expenses          1,253        1,182        6.0
  Special charges                       -          (31)       *
    Total operating expenses        9,807        9,104        7.7
                                                   
Operating Income                      252          238        5.9
                                                   
Other Income (Expense)                             
  Interest income                      64           28        *
  Interest expense                   (457)        (429)       6.5
  Interest capitalized                 47           38       23.7
  Miscellaneous - net                 (10)         (35)     (71.4)
                                     (356)        (398)     (10.6)
                                                   
Loss Before Income Taxes             (104)        (160)      35.0
Income tax                              -            -        *
Net Loss                            $(104)       $(160)      35.0
                                      
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share   $(0.64)     $ (1.00)
                
Number of Shares Used in              
      Computation
  Basic and Diluted                   162          160

*     Greater than 100%







                       AMR CORPORATION
                    OPERATING STATISTICS
                         (Unaudited)

                                       Six Months Ended         
                                          June 30,          Percent
                                       2005       2004      Change
American Airlines, Inc. Mainline Jet                           
Operations
  Revenue passenger miles (millions)  68,123     63,613       7.1
  Available seat miles (millions)     87,872     86,594       1.5
  Cargo ton miles (millions)           1,098      1,088       0.9
  Passenger load factor                 77.5%      73.5%      4.0 pts.
  Passenger revenue yield per
    passenger mile (cents)             11.90      11.90        -
  Passenger revenue per available
    seat mile (cents)                   9.22       8.75       5.4
  Cargo revenue yield per ton 
    mile (cents)                       28.08      27.83       0.9
  Operating expenses per available
    seat mile, excluding Regional
    Affiliates (cents) (1)              9.92       9.49       4.5
  Fuel consumption (gallons, in
    millions)                          1,478      1,503      (1.7)
  Fuel price per gallon (cents)        150.2      106.2      41.4
                                                           
Regional Affiliates                                        
  Revenue passenger miles (millions)   4,202      3,396      23.7
  Available seat miles (millions)      6,126      5,118      19.7
  Passenger load factor                 68.6%      66.3%      2.3 pts.

(1)  Excludes $1.2 billion and $1.0 billion of expense
incurred related to Regional Affiliates in 2005 and 2004,
respectively.






                         AMR CORPORATION
               NON-GAAP AND OTHER RECONCILIATIONS
                           (Unaudited)

American Airlines, Inc. Mainline Jet       Six Months Ended June 30,
Operations(in millions, except as noted)       2005         2004
                                       
Total operating expenses                      $9,924       $9,226
Less: Operating expenses incurred                   
      related to Regional Affiliates           1,210        1,004
Operating expenses excluding expenses               
      incurred related to Regional               
      Affiliates                              $8,714       $8,222
American  mainline jet  operations  
      available seat miles                    87,872       86,594
Operating expenses per available seat mile,
      excluding expenses incurred related 
      to Regional Affiliates (cents)            9.92         9.49
                                                 


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