Spirit Airlines appoints new leader
By Sherrilyn Cabrera
April 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM EDT
South Florida-based Spirit Airlines has appointed its new leader weeks after it emerged from bankruptcy.
Dave Davis was named its new chief executive officer, effective April 21.
Most recently he served as finance chief for Sun Country Airlines, and before that worked as the chief financial officer of Northwest Airlines.
Spirit's former CEO Ted Christie stepped down last week.
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Dave Davis was named its new chief executive officer, effective April 21.
Most recently he served as finance chief for Sun Country Airlines, and before that worked as the chief financial officer of Northwest Airlines.
Spirit's former CEO Ted Christie stepped down last week.
READ MORE: Florida-based Spirit Airlines exits bankruptcy protection as travel demand slows
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.