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Spirit Airlines bringing hundreds of jobs to Houston with new crew base cleared for launch

Three months after announcing the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility and 50 new jobs in Houston, Spirit Airlines announced the addition of a new pilot and flight attendant crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Spirit expects to locate about 150 pilots and about 300 flight attendants in Houston starting this fall, with additional crew, supervisors and support functions to follow.

The two investments aim to support the many exciting new destinations coming soon to Spirit’s route map and support the airline’s growing Fit Fleet^®, which is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry. Spirit plans to accept 24 brand new planes in 2022, bringing its fleet total to 197 aircraft and 33 more new planes are planned for delivery in 2023.

The new IAH crew base will join Spirit’s existing crew bases in Atlanta (ATL), Atlantic City (ACY), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Las Vegas (LAS), Miami (MIA) and Orlando (MCO).

Houston is perfectly suited for a new crew base because of its strategic location within Spirit’s network and it will complement Spirit’s diverse mix of domestic and international flight activity out of IAH. Houston also provides exceptional talent recruitment opportunities to augment the airline’s growing ranks and offers team members a vibrant metropolis to call home.

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Friday April 26, 2024

LTM has completed its first base maintenance on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner © LTM

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Friday April 26, 2024

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Thursday April 25, 2024

Turkish Airlines will receive six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from CDB Aviation © AirTeamImages

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Thursday April 25, 2024

Condor took delivery of its first A320neo at a ceremony in Toulouse, France © Airbus

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Thursday April 25, 2024

IAG Cargo has transitioned its 160-strong ground vehicle fleet at London Heathrow from Diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) © IAG Cargo

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AJW acquires B787-900 aircraft

Thursday April 25, 2024

AJW has acquired one B787-900 Dreamliner © AJW Group

In a new development, AJW Group, a globally renowned independent provider of aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions, has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner. AJW Group solidifies its position with the acquisition of t... Read More »

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Thursday April 25, 2024

IBA predicts that the engine CFM56-7B is seeing the highest market value change with an increase of around 20% from 2023 to 2024

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Boeing reports US$355 million loss amid quality crisis

Thursday April 25, 2024

Boeing has posted a first-quarter loss of US$355 million

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Wednesday April 24, 2024

Ascent AeroSystems all-weather coaxial helicopter drone © Robinson Helicopter Company

Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) has completed the acquisition of Ascent AeroSystems, which now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Robinson Helicopter Company. This strategic move underscores Robinson’s commitment to advancing innovation, expediti... Read More »

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Wednesday April 24, 2024

JetBlue, ‘New York’s Hometown Airline®’, has unveiled its financial performance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024. The airline disclosed a net loss of US$716 million, representing a year-on-year revenue decline of 5.1% to US$2.2 billion. As of... Read More »

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Wednesday April 24, 2024

Spirit AeroSystems has disclosed an agreement with Boeing, whereby the aerospace giant will furnish advance payments totalling US$425 million, according to REUTERS news agency. This agreement aims to assist Spirit in addressing challenges such as elevated inve... Read More »

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Wednesday April 24, 2024

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Wednesday April 24, 2024

The new five year support contract was signed during MRO Americas in Chicago © Fokker Services Group

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ANA and Air India launch codeshare partnership

Wednesday April 24, 2024

Codeshare flights between ANA and Air India to connect Japan and India will begin in May 2024© ANA

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Air India, India’s national flag carrier, have formalised a commercial agreement signalling the commencement of a codeshare partnership facilitating connectivity between Japan and India. Commencing on May 23, this collaborati... Read More »

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Tuesday April 23, 2024

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Tuesday April 23, 2024

Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) T-54A for the U.S. Navy © Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation has supplied the first two of potentially 64 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft contracted by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on January 25, 2023, after a comprehensive competitive process. The Beechcra... Read More »

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Tuesday April 23, 2024

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Tuesday April 23, 2024

EFW and MJP will collaborate on Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions ©

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Tuesday April 23, 2024

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Tuesday April 23, 2024

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