Dave Davis becomes new President and CEO of Spirit

Spirit AeroSystems Top Engineer to Lead Wichita Site Post-Boeing Acquisition

Wichita, April 23 - Spirit AeroSystems’ chief engineer and technology officer, Sean Black, has been appointed to lead the company’s Wichita, Kansas, site following Boeing’s anticipated acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems later this year, according to letters from both companies dated April 22, 2025. This strategic leadership transition marks a pivotal moment in the reintegration of Spirit, a key aerostructures manufacturer, into Boeing’s operation…

Dave Davis becomes new President and CEO of Spirit

Following the resignation of Ted Christie in early April, Dave Davis has become President and Chief Executive Officer of Spirit Airlines, alongside several other executive appointments within Spirit Aviation Holdings. Prior to joining Spirit, Davis served as President and Chief Financial Officer of Sun Country Airlines. “I am thrilled to join Spirit at this critical time in the company’s history,” said Davis. “I look forward to working with the …

Spirit Airlines has appointed Dave Davis as new CEO. Davis will take up his new position on April 21, as announced by the low-cost carrier. He will move from Sun Country Airlines, where he has been Chief Financial Officer since 2018, to Spirit.