"With these recent developments, however, we will also be suspending all new-hire training efforts starting in November, until further notice." The carrier said it expects 13 grounded planes in January, rising to 41 in December of next year. The airline had a fleet of 202 Airbus planes as of Sept. 30, according to a filing. The budget airline Spirit on Thursday posted a net loss of $157.6 million, which was more than four times its loss a year ago. "And, unfortunately, we have not seen the anticipated return to a normal demand and pricing environment for the peak holiday periods."

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Persons: Greg Christopher, Christopher, RTX, Ted Christie Organizations: Airbus, CNBC, Pratt, Whitney Locations: Miramar , Florida