{"id":51653,"date":"2023-11-19T23:44:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T18:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=51653"},"modified":"2023-11-25T00:10:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T18:40:49","slug":"jetblue-buying-spirit-airlines-for-airbus-planes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/19\/jetblue-buying-spirit-airlines-for-airbus-planes\/","title":{"rendered":"JetBlue Buying Spirit Airlines Because of New Airbus Planes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NEW YORK-<\/strong> Spirit Airlines (NK) <\/a>shareholders have been in anticipation since July 2022 regarding the proposed acquisition by JetBlue (B6)<\/a>. Spirit, with a Market Cap of $2.5 billion at that time, received a $3.8 billion acquisition offer from JetBlue, which had a Market Cap of $3 billion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

JetBlue’s interest in Spirit was likely fueled by the latter’s substantial Airbus A320neo<\/a> and A321neo orders and the strategic need for consolidation to compete effectively with larger carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: By Tom\u00e1s Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – N619NK Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-232 s\/n 5517, CC BY-SA 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=77926311<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

JetBlue Buying Spirit Airlines for Planes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

However, nearly eighteen months after the initial proposal, the fate of this merger remains uncertain. The Department of Justice (DOJ) intervened by filing a lawsuit to block the deal, asserting that it could potentially eliminate a major ultra-low-cost carrier in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consequently, both companies have witnessed declines in their stock prices and currently trade at less than $1.5 billion, awaiting the final decision, reported Seeking Alpha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the upcoming four quarters (Q4’23 to Q3’24), Spirit is set to receive 9 A320neo and 19 A321neo <\/a>aircraft while simultaneously retiring 18 A319ceo. This will not only expand Spirit’s fleet by 10 airplanes but also lead to a significant increase in available seats per flight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A319ceo, with 145 seats, will be replaced by the A320neo\/A321neo, featuring 182 and 235 seats, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This development holds substantial significance for Spirit, as routes currently operated with an A319ceo will experience an enhanced plane capacity, with the A320neo\/A321neo adding 40 or 90 seats per route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, beyond increased capacity, the focus is equally on fuel efficiency, which is paramount for Spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – JetBlue Airways, N946JL, Airbus A321-231, CC BY-SA 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=41996034<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fuel-Efficient Planes and Profitable Routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As Spirit employs different seat configurations for their Airbus models, recalculations are necessary to adjust Fuel Efficiency per Seat and facilitate a meaningful comparison across these aircraft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A319ceo, configured with approximately 145 seats, boasts around 2.5L\/100km fuel efficiency. In contrast, the A320neo and A321neo exhibit 1.9L\/100km efficiencies and 1.85L\/100km, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By calculating the Fuel Efficiency per Seat based on the expected proportion of A320neo and A321neo in Spirit’s fleet, the outcome is 1.87L\/100km. This figure is 25% lower than the current Fuel Efficiency per Seat of the retiring A319ceo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consequently, each route operated by Spirit with an A320neo or A321neo, as opposed to the A319ceo, not only presents greater revenue potential due to increased seating capacity but also boasts a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These factors elucidate JetBlue’s interest in acquiring Spirit, and this article will delve into these numerical aspects to assess the imminent financial performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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