Remarks: [1600 pixels]NBA Detroit Pistons new team plane. Former Spirit Airlines aircraft manufactured by Shanghai Aviation Industry Co. , China in 1988 . It was purchased by the Pistons organization late 2009 and in service since Mar. 2010. to replace the older DC-9-32 N880DP. Team color blue and red painted on the tail with team logo on the engines. Seen here at SMF awaiting to transport the team players while they're playing against the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena. This is first in jetphotos.net database for this new team plane.