Global Crossing Airlines has acquired its first aircraft with plans to lease four additional Airbus A319 aircraft.
The Miami-based charter airline, also referred to as GlobalX, announced the aircraft acquisition and additional lease plans in an online news release Monday.
The company’s first aircraft acquisition will be an Airbus A320 powered by two CFM56-5B engines. The aircraft was purchased from Falcon 2019-1 Aerospace Limited by an affiliate of GlobalX, with financing provided by London-based financial firm Volofin Capital Management.
“This acquisition marks a major milestone for GlobalX as we transition from an exclusively leased fleet to a hybrid ownership model,” said Ryan Goepel, president and chief financial officer of GlobalX, in the release. “Owning select aircraft enhances our ability to manage long-term operating costs, plan maintenance and modifications more efficiently, and most importantly—build tangible asset value. These moves are part of our broader strategy to strengthen the balance sheet, improve key financial metrics, and position the company for long-term success.”
In addition, GlobalX has signed lease agreements for four Airbus A319 aircraft with manufacturer serial numbers 2477, 2481, 2492, and 2503. The company’s fleet growth is in response to increasing demand in its charter and passenger service business.
“These new aircraft are arriving at exactly the right time,” he said. “They represent more than a 20% increase to our current fleet and are critical to meeting the growing needs of our customers and supporting our rapid scale in passenger operations.”
The first A319 is expected to be delivered on August 31, 2025, and it will enter into service around 30 days afterward. The rest will be delivered one at a time on September 30, October 31, and November 30, 2025.
Following approvals by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation, GlobalX will operate a fleet of 22 Airbus A320 aircraft.
GlobalX is a U.S.-based Part 121 domestic flag and supplemental airline. The company operates flights both domestically and internationally throughout the U.S., the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America.
The company has also contracted with the U.S. government to regularly operate deportation flights for illegal immigrants to Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, according to a New York Times report.
