Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has been given the go-ahead by the US government to expand its fleet.
The airline announced that the US Department of Transportation said it could increase to 16 aircraft, up five the current authorisation.
“This increased authorisation will allow us to continue the execution of our 2023 business plan to add up to two more A320 passenger aircraft and two A321 freighters later this year, subject to FAA approvals. This is in addition to one A319 passenger aircraft and one A321 freighter that are being added to the fleet in the next 30 days, bringing the current fleet to 12 aircraft,” said Ed Wegel, chairman and chief executive.
That second A321 is expected in Miami by the end of May, with the A319 scheduled for early June.