Global Crossing Airlines took delivery of its seventh passenger A320 on lease from Airborne Capital. The aircraft is a sistership to four ex-Alaska A320 aircraft currently operating at Global Crossing Airlines. The aircraft has a configuration of 12 business seats and 138 economy seats.
“We are pleased to be working with Airborne on this aircraft and we expect to develop a strong relationship with them as our fleet grows. We greatly appreciate their support and their diligent work in getting this aircraft delivered to us,” Ed Wegel, chair and CEO of Global Crossing Airlines, said.
Global Crossing Airlines expects to take delivery of the following additional aircraft in 2023, although each delivery is subject to additional U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration approvals:
Passenger Aircraft | Projected Delivery Date | ||
1. N285GX | A319 | June 2023* | |
2. N286GX | A320 | August 2023 | |
3. N287GX | A320 | November 2023 | |
Cargo Aircraft | Projected Delivery Date | ||
1. N411GX | A321 Freighter | May 2023 | |
2. N412GX | A321 Freighter | June 2023 | |
3. N413GX | A321 Freighter | July 2023 | |
4. N414GX | A321 Freighter | October 2023 | |
5. N435GX | A321 Freighter | December 2023 |
* This aircraft will be used for ETOPS certification.
Assuming all of these aircraft are delivered, Global Crossing Airlines will be operating 12 passenger A320 series aircraft and six A321 Freighters by the end of 2023.
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