STATEMENT
PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW YORK CITY
New York, New York
February 1, 2012
press release (PDF 81K)Statement from Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, on American Airlines Restructuring
“American Airlines is a major contributor to the New York economy, helping to make this America’s top tourist destination and a global business hub. Its successful reorganization under Chapter 11 is, therefore, important to all New Yorkers and to our country’s stature in the global economy. It is in the interests of all New Yorkers that AA continues to grow, prosper and invest in its strongest markets. ”
About the Partnership for New York City
The Partnership for New York City’s mission is to engage the business community in efforts to advance the economy of New York City and maintain the city’s position as the center of world commerce, finance and innovation. Through the New York City Investment Fund, the Partnership contributes directly to projects that create jobs, improve economically distressed communities and stimulate new business creation.