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Spirit Airlines Expects Shareholder Wipeout Amid Restructuring

Spirit Airlines, a prominent ultra-low-cost carrier in the United States, has announced that it still expects shareholders will be wiped out as the airline progresses with its restructuring deal. The plan includes transferring control of the airline to its bondholders, marking a significant shift in its ownership structure.

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Spirit Airlines to Finalize Sale of 23 Aircraft to GA Telesis

Spirit Airlines, a prominent low-cost carrier in the United States, has received approval from the US Bankruptcy Courtto complete the sale of 23 Airbus aircraft, comprising A320 and A321 models, to GA Telesis (GAT), a leading aviation solutions company. This transaction marks a significant development in Spirit Airlines’ restructuring efforts.

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Spirit Airlines Seeks Sale/Leaseback for Four A321neos

Spirit Airlines, a major US-based low-cost carrier, has filed a motion to initiate sale/leaseback transactions with JSA International US Holdings. These transactions involve up to four Airbus A321neo aircraft, serials 12324, 12330, 12333, and 12425, currently scheduled for delivery to Spirit between December 17, 2024, and April 2025.

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Spirit Airlines Expands Fleet with A321neo

Spirit Airlines, a major U.S. low-cost carrier, has added an Airbus A321neo to its fleet, further expanding its capacity to serve high-demand routes. The aircraft, bearing serial number 12335, is powered by PW1133G-JM engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.

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Spirit Airlines Faces Uncertainty Over 2025 Operations

Spirit Airlines (US) has expressed “substantial doubt” about its ability to sustain operations through 2025, attributing the concern to significant financial losses and difficult market conditions. This announcement underscores the challenges faced by the low-cost carrier amid heightened competition and rising costs.

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Spirit Airlines Cayman Units Expected to Join Bankruptcy Case

Spirit Airlines (US) is expected to have its Cayman Islands subsidiaries file for bankruptcy as part of the parent company’s ongoing Chapter 11 case. The four units, which own specific intellectual property (IP), will join the restructuring process to streamline the airline’s financial and operational strategies.

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Spirit Airlines Reports Increased 3Q 2024 Losses

Spirit Airlines (US) has reported its financial results for 3Q 2024, showing a mixed performance. While total operating revenues stood at $1.1 billion, marking a slight year-over-year decrease, the airline faced a significant net loss of $308 million, which nearly doubled compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

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Fitch: Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Won’t Impact Aircraft Lease ABS

Fitch Ratings (US) has announced that the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of Spirit Airlines (US) will not have a material impact on Aircraft Lease ABS (Asset-Backed Securities). The credit rating agency attributes this stability to the limited exposure of ABS pools to aircraft leased by Spirit Airlines.