Spirit Airlines Moves to Replace MD-80 Fleet

Spirit Airlines, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based low-fare carrier, is discussing replacement aircraft for its 30 MD-80s with Boeing, Airbus and Embraer. CEO Jacob Schorr said the Embraer discussions have included the 100-seat Embraer 190. "We are definitely looking at the specs to see whether it has...

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