Known as GlobalX, the airline was founded in 2019 by a team of seasoned airline executives led by Ed Wegel, and began passenger operations in August 2021 with an Airbus A320 family fleet. GlobalX's business includes wet leasing and charter for passenger services within the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America. Its customers include major tour operators, university and college teams, VIP entertainment clients, cruise lines, and airlines needing additional lift or AOG subservice.
Ed Wegel, GlobalX Chairman and CEO, was CEO and launched the new Eastern Air Lines between 2007 and 2016. He also privatized Trinidad and Tobago's BWIA West Indies Airways, where he was President from 1994 to 1996.
“All of our 350 team members at GlobalX are delighted and honored to become a new Associate Member of ALTA. This membership allows us to more effectively work with airlines in Latin America, providing not only passenger wet lease and charter services for them but also cargo lift. In addition, it enables our team to learn best practices from ALTA member airlines as we grow our airline and provide more connectivity to the region. We plan to be an active member and participate in all of the safety, maintenance, and legal workshop meetings," said Mr. Wegel.
Tags: ALTA, Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc.
