B777 til American Airlines

American Airlines is first in USA to get new Boeing 777-300ER

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- American Airlines took delivery of a new Boeing long-range jet and plans to give it a new paint job that will differ from the familiar polished-aluminum look of the carrier's other planes.

The airline said Tuesday that the Boeing 777-300ER will go into service Jan. 31 between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Before then, it will get a paint job.

American Airlines spokesman Mike Trevino declined to hint at the new livery, which might not seem like a big deal to most travelers but is the stuff of eager speculation among aviation geeks.

American is the first U.S. airline to get one of the new 777s, which are designed for international routes - the "ER" at the end of the name stands for extended range.