Brown moves from Spirit to JetBlue as vice president, technical operations

Gregg Brown is to join JetBlue as vice president, technical operations, overseeing the carrier’s maintenance, materials, engineering, quality and other operational functions. Brown joins from Spirit Airlines, where was vice president, technical operations, overseeing airline’s maintenance and supply chain functions. A three-decade industry veteran, Brown previously worked for MRO Holdings and Southwest Airlines. JetBlue and Spirit have been in talks about a possible merger. “Gregg’s extensive technical operations experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow our fleet and network,” said Warren Christie, head of safety, security, fleet operations, airports and JetBlue University. “I’m excited to be joining JetBlue