Global Crossing Airlines Selects PacSim A320 FTD
Global Crossing Airlines Group (JETMF) has partnered with Pacific Simulators to acquire an FAA Level 5 Airbus A320 Flight Training Device (FTD). This strategic move aims to enhance pilot training effectiveness, reduce costs, and improve scheduling flexibility. The device features authentic Airbus components for a realistic training experience. GlobalX plans to expand its fleet to ten A320/A321 aircraft and four freighters by year-end 2022, with delivery of the FTD scheduled for June 2022. The company continues to make significant advancements even amidst market challenges.
- Acquisition of FAA Level 5 A320 FTD enhances pilot training.
- Partnership with PacSim expected to reduce training costs and improve scheduling flexibility.
- Expansion of fleet to ten A320/A321 aircraft by end of 2022.
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MIAMI, March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (JET: TSX-V; JET.B: TSX-V; JETMF: OTCQB) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”) announces that it has selected New Zealand based Pacific Simulators (“PacSim”) to provide them with an FAA Level 5, NextGen Airbus A320 Flight Training Device (“FTD”).
GlobalX, headquartered in Miami, FL, has chosen the PacSim FTD to improve their training outcomes and to provide a seamless transition for pilots when moving to the Full Flight Simulator. The PacSim FTD is a fully enclosed cockpit which incorporates original Airbus parts for durability, reliability, and that ‘real aircraft feel’.
GlobalX CEO, Ed Wegel was impressed with the PacSim device and business case and said, “We evaluated every FTD manufacturer and compared functionality, maintenance and price - PacSim was the clear winner on all counts. This Level 5 FTD will save us on our pilot training costs, increases our simulator scheduling flexibility and gives us complete control over a significant portion of our pilot simulator training. We will be looking to add a second Level 5 FTD from PacSim as we grow our fleet.”
GlobalX has been steadily growing their Airbus fleet over the past 12 months and by the end of 2022 will have ten A320/A321 passenger aircraft and four freighter aircraft. Iain Pero, PacSim’s Sales Director is extremely pleased with the partnership, “GlobalX has seized the opportunity to enter the market during a pandemic. Ed and his team have made some very astute business decisions around their aircraft and training and PacSim is proud to have been selected as part of this growth.”
Delivery is planned for June 2022.
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, and Latin American markets. In 2022, GlobalX will enter ACMI cargo service flying the A321 freighter, subject to DOT and FAA approvals. 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
About Pacific Simulators
PacSim is a Flight Training Device Manufacturer (TDM) with its Head Office located in Christchurch, New Zealand and offices in Australia, USA, India, and Argentina. PacSim manufacture a range of generic and certified fixed base simulators based on the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
For more information please contact:
Mr Iain Pero,
Director of Sales and Marketing
Email: iain@pacificsimulators.com
Phone +61 412 893 777
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