Spirit Airlines firms up 75 A320 family order including 45 A320neos

Spirit Airlines finalised (01-Feb-2012) its firm order for 75 Airbus single-aisle aircraft including 45 A320neo aircraft (new engine option). The original MoU was announced at the 2011 Dubai Airshow. The airline has not yet announced its engine selection. Spirit's order for 45 A320neo aircraft was booked in Dec-2011. The firming up of the additional 30 A320s in Jan-2012 brings the total new firm order to 75. [more - original PR]