Global Crossing Airlines Continues Triple Digit Year over Year Growth for Key Non-Financial Operating Metrics and Confirms Earning Release Date
Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (JETMF) has announced a significant increase in non-financial operational metrics for Q1 2023, with a record of 3,134 revenue block hours, reflecting a 27% increase from Q4 2022. Despite losing 75 aircraft days due to maintenance, the airline has grown its pilot headcount by 41% since December 2022, enhancing its operational capacity. Key highlights include a 73% increase in Cuba charter operations and successful deliveries of aircraft. The company plans to release its Q1 results on May 10, 2023, and will host a webinar to discuss these results. Overall, the positive operational growth may signal a strong position in the competitive airline market.
- Achieved 3,134 revenue block hours in Q1 2023, a 27% increase from Q4 2022.
- Increased pilot headcount by 41% since December 2022.
- Grew Cuba Charter business by 73% compared to Q4 2022.
- Successfully delivered one A321F aircraft.
- Completed FAA certification for A321 cargo aircraft.
- None.
MIAMI, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (JET: NEO; JET.B: NEO; JETMF: OTCQB) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”) is pleased to provide an update to three key non-financial operating metrics providing increased transparency and timely information to its shareholder base.
“GlobalX operated a record 3,134 number of revenue block hours for 40 different customers in Q1 2023 versus 2,470 in Q4 2022, a
A table of key non-financial operating metrics is set forth below:
| BLH | Net AC Days | Pilot Pool | |||||||||
| Month-Year | BLH Sum | YoY | Month-Year | Net AC Days | YoY | Month-Year | Pilots Total | YoY | Crews/AC | ||
| Mar-23 | 1353 | Mar-23 | 242 | Mar-23 | 85 | 4.7 | |||||
| Feb-23 | 1045 | Feb-23 | 220 | Feb-23 | 81 | 4.5 | |||||
| Jan-23 | 736 | Jan-23 | 242 | Jan-23 | 79 | 4.9 | |||||
| Q1-2023 | 3134 | Q1-2023 | 704 | Q1-2023 | 85 | 4.7 | |||||
| Q4-2022 | 2470 | Q4-2022 | 609 | Q4-2022 | 60 | 4.2 | |||||
| Q3-2022 | 2359 | Q3-2022 | 540 | Q3-2022 | 62 | 4.4 | |||||
- BLH – Block hours. (Note: BLH excludes hours operated on another carrier as a sub-service)
- NET AC Days – number of available aircraft days for revenue flights (i.e. not undergoing unscheduled or scheduled maintenance).
- Pilot Pool – Number of active line pilots, including pilots in training.
Other Key highlights from Q1 2023
| 1) | Took delivery of one A321F |
| 2) | Completed all certification requirements with the FAA to operate A321 cargo aircraft |
| 3) | Increased Cuba Charter business by |
| 4) | Successfully completed over 220 block hours for the NCAA March Madness Tournament |
| 5) | Negotiated leases for an additional two A320 pax aircraft and three A321 freighters |
| 6) | Completed EASA, IOSA and DOD certification |
In addition, the Company confirms that it intends to release Q1 2023 results after close of market Wednesday, May 10th and will be hosting a Zoom webinar to provide a business update and discuss the Q1 2023 results the same day.
When: May 10, 2023 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Global Crossing Airlines – Q1 2023 Earnings Release & Management Update
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rXhTf36US5-GiZy-zt5Zjw
About Global Crossing Airlines
GlobalX is a US 121 domestic flag and supplemental Airline flying the Airbus A320 family aircraft. GlobalX flies as a passenger ACMI and charter airline serving the US, Caribbean, European and Latin American markets. GlobalX is also now operating ACMI cargo service flying the A321 freighter. For more information, please visit www.globalxair.com.
For more information, please contact:
Ryan Goepel, Chief Financial Officer
Email: ryan.goepel@globalxair.com
Tel: 786.751.8503
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