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Spirit Airlines sells final 27 Airbus aircraft in bankruptcy wind-down

Spirit Airlines has secured bankruptcy-court approval to sell 27 Airbus aircraft, with equipment noteholders acquiring 23 jets and engine lessor FTAI Aviation acquiring four. The transaction’s reported value ranges from $421 million for the final sale to $668 million in court-approved consideration, advancing the carrier’s wind-down.

Discovered 2026-09-23T12:21:04.163707-07:00 | 2026-09-23T12:21:04.163707-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The sale marks a major step in Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy wind-down and converts a substantial portion of its remaining aircraft assets into proceeds for creditors.
The transaction highlights the role of equipment noteholders and lessors in determining aircraft ownership and fleet disposition during airline restructuring.
The 27 Airbus aircraft may re-enter the market through new owners, affecting secondary-market supply and values for the A320-family fleet.

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