CNN —Spirit Airlines said on Monday it has reached a deal with Airbus to delay all aircraft deliveries scheduled from the second quarter of 2025 through 2026 and intends to furlough about 260 pilots, as the company looks to save cash.
As a result of the deferrals, along with quality issues with engines made by supplier Pratt & Whitney, Spirit is furloughing pilots effective Sept. 1.
“[The] aircraft deferrals and pilot furloughs look positive, in terms of helping the carrier to reduce [or] defer some costs.
Spirit, which has been losing money for several quarters despite strong travel demand, operates an all-Airbus fleet.
Spirit now expects to end 2025 with a total of 219 jets in its fleet, with no additions of the A320neo aircraft.
Persons:
Stephen Trent, ”, Ryan Muller, Muller
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CNN — Spirit Airlines, Airbus, Pratt, Whitney, Pratt & Whitney, Citi Research, Air Line Pilots Association