aviationAirbus deferralspilot furloughSpirit Airlines is deferring all Airbus plane deliveries scheduled for 2025 to 2026 until 2030 to 2031 and plans to furlough 260 pilots due to aircraft and engine supply issues.
Spirit Airlines announced a deferment of Airbus plane deliveries initially slated for the second quarter of 2025 through the end of 2026 to 2030 and 2031, citing the need to adjust to competitive changes and enhance financial stability. This decision will bolster Spirit's liquidity by approximately $340 million over two years. Concurrently, the airline plans to furlough 260 pilots effective Sept. 1, citing ongoing problems with the availability of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, which exacerbate the need for deferment.