SpiceJet has announced that Neil Raymond Mills has joined as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from October 11, 2010.

Mills joins SpiceJet from Dubai-based low-fare airline FlyDubai, where he was Chief Financial Officer. His appointment follows the departure of SpiceJet’s previous CEO Sanjay Aggarwal 

SpiceJet, the only listed Indian carrier to post an annual profit last fiscal year, said that it will buy 30 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. It currently operates 141 flights daily with 22 planes.