Last Updated on July 25, 2026 by Daniel Globe
GlobalX and Global Aviation are not shown as being under the same ownership. GlobalX is the brand used by Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. and its U.S. operating subsidiaries. Current corporate filings do not list a separate company named Global Aviation as GlobalX’s parent, subsidiary, or merger partner. Similar airline names are the main reason for the confusion.
Quick Answer
No. GlobalX is owned through the publicly traded Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. Its operating airline is Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. A separate company called Global Aviation is not listed in GlobalX’s current SEC corporate structure, and similarly named airlines in South Africa and the United Kingdom are unrelated businesses.
Key Takeaways
- GlobalX is part of Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc., a publicly traded holding company.
- Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. is the group’s U.S. Part 121 operating airline.
- Current SEC filings show no ownership or merger relationship with a separate Global Aviation company.
- As of March 31, 2026, GlobalX reported 15 passenger aircraft and 4 cargo aircraft.
- The South African Global Aviation Operations and the U.K.-based Global Airlines are separate from GlobalX.
Note: Ownership and fleet information in this article was checked against public records available through July 25, 2026. Fleet forecasts are forward-looking and may change as aircraft are delivered, returned, purchased, or leased.
Who Owns GlobalX?
GlobalX is not owned by a company called Global Aviation. The parent company is Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc., a Delaware corporation whose shares trade publicly under JET, JET.B, and JETMF.
The group’s corporate chain is straightforward:
- Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. is the public parent company.
- Global Crossing Airlines Holdings, Inc. is wholly owned by the parent.
- Global Crossing Airlines, Inc., the U.S. charter airline that uses the GlobalX brand, is wholly owned by the holding company.
- Other reported subsidiaries support charter brokerage, tours, travel technology, and aircraft-related activities.
Because the parent is publicly traded, its shareholders collectively own the company. That is different from saying one private airline or aviation group owns all of GlobalX.
The verified parent is Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc., not a separate business named Global Aviation.
Is Global Aviation the Same Company as GlobalX?
No. GlobalX’s 2025 annual report and first-quarter 2026 filing list its consolidated subsidiaries, and neither filing identifies a separate Global Aviation company as the owner, parent, or merger partner.
The confusion usually comes from several aviation businesses with similar names:
| Name | What It Is | Relationship to GlobalX |
|---|---|---|
| GlobalX | Brand used by Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. and its U.S. airline operations | The company discussed in this article |
| Global Aviation Operations (Pty) Ltd. | South African operator associated with Global Airways and LIFT | Separate company |
| Global Airlines Ltd. | U.K. private company founded in 2021 and associated with an Airbus A380 project | Separate company |
Global Aviation Operations in South Africa
IATA identifies Global Aviation Operations (Pty) Ltd. as the legal name behind Global Airways and LIFT in South Africa. Its country, airline codes, and corporate identity differ from those of Miami-based GlobalX.
Global Airlines in the United Kingdom
Global Airlines Ltd. is another unrelated business. U.K. Companies House records identify IHTG Limited as the active person with significant control, with ownership of at least 75% of the shares and voting rights. That company is not GlobalX’s parent.
Why the Names Are Easy to Confuse
GlobalX, Global Crossing Airlines, Global Aviation, Global Airways, and Global Airlines sound similar, but they refer to different brands or legal entities. The safest way to confirm an airline’s identity is to check its legal name, country, operating certificate, stock filings, and IATA or ICAO codes.
How GlobalX Reached Its Current Structure
GlobalX’s present structure came from a 2020 business combination involving Canada Jetlines Ltd. and Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. The surviving public company later moved its jurisdiction from Canada to Delaware and changed its name to Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. on December 22, 2020.
This history explains why older documents may use Canada Jetlines, Global Crossing Airlines, Global USA, or GlobalX. It does not establish a merger with Global Aviation.
What GlobalX Does
GlobalX operates as a U.S. Part 121 domestic flag and supplemental airline using Airbus A320-family aircraft. Its two main service models are:
- ACMI or wet lease: GlobalX supplies the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance to a customer.
- Full-service charter: A customer hires the aircraft for a trip or program, with major operating costs included in the agreed service.
The airline serves other airlines, tour operators, college and professional sports teams, resorts, casino groups, incentive groups, charter brokers, and government agencies. It operates passenger and cargo aircraft rather than a traditional scheduled network built around individual ticket sales.
Current GlobalX Fleet and Operations
The latest filed quarterly report states that GlobalX ended March 31, 2026, with 15 passenger aircraft and 4 cargo aircraft, for a total of 19 aircraft. The company reported taking delivery of two Airbus A319 passenger aircraft during the quarter.
GlobalX uses the Airbus A320 family, including A319, A320, and A321 variants. Its cargo operation uses A321 freighters. The company reported that passenger charter demand remained its main economic driver in early 2026, while it planned to keep the cargo fleet at four aircraft.
Pro Tip: When checking airline fleet size, use the date of the filing and distinguish between aircraft owned, aircraft leased, aircraft delivered, aircraft in service, and average aircraft equivalents. These figures can be different.
The original claim that GlobalX planned to acquire up to 35 A319s by 2027 is not supported by the latest SEC filings. The current filed target is more modest and specific: 19 passenger aircraft and 4 cargo aircraft by the end of 2026.
What’s Next for GlobalX?
GlobalX says it plans to expand its passenger fleet while keeping four cargo aircraft through the end of 2026. Its March 31, 2026 filing said three additional aircraft were under lease with partial or full deposits paid.
The company’s stated priorities include:
- Growing passenger ACMI and charter operations.
- Adding aircraft only as financing, maintenance, certification, and market demand allow.
- Improving aircraft utilization and operational reliability.
- Serving customers across the United States, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
- Continuing to recruit pilots, cabin crew, maintenance staff, and operational personnel.
These plans belong to GlobalX and its own corporate group. They are not presented as the result of shared ownership with Global Aviation.
How Ownership Affects Passenger and Cargo Services
GlobalX’s group structure allows related subsidiaries to support the airline’s charter, tour, brokerage, technology, and aircraft activities. However, there is no verified basis for claiming that GlobalX and an unrelated Global Aviation company pool fleets, combine routes, share marketing, or reduce costs through a merger.
For passengers and charter customers, the practical points are simple:
- Confirm that your documents name Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. or GlobalX.
- Use GlobalX’s official website for baggage, claims, accessibility, and customer-service information.
- Do not assume a similarly named airline can handle a GlobalX booking or complaint.
- Check the operating carrier shown on your itinerary, especially when a tour operator or another airline sells the trip.
Regulatory and Corporate Disclosures
GlobalX is a U.S. certificated airline and a public reporting company, so its corporate structure, material risks, financial results, and fleet plans appear in SEC filings. The company is also listed by IATA under the legal name Global Crossing Airlines Inc.
Corporate disclosures should not be confused with operating approvals. For example, GlobalX reported receiving approval to fly into and out of Australia during 2025. That approval expanded where the airline could operate, but it did not create an ownership relationship with an Australian or Global Aviation company.
Fleet targets and expansion statements are forward-looking. Aircraft delivery timing, maintenance requirements, financing, customer demand, and regulatory approvals can all change the final outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are GlobalX and Global Aviation the same company?
No. Current GlobalX SEC filings do not list a separate Global Aviation company as its parent, subsidiary, or merger partner. Global Aviation Operations in South Africa is also a separate legal entity.
Who owns GlobalX?
GlobalX operates within Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. The public parent wholly owns Global Crossing Airlines Holdings, Inc., which wholly owns the operating airline, Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. Shareholders collectively own the public parent.
Is GlobalX the same as the U.K.-based Global Airlines?
No. Global Airlines Ltd. is a separate U.K. private company. Companies House identifies IHTG Limited as its active person with significant control. GlobalX is the Miami-based charter airline within Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc.
How many planes does GlobalX have?
GlobalX reported 15 passenger aircraft and 4 cargo aircraft as of March 31, 2026, for a total of 19. It expected to reach 19 passenger aircraft while keeping 4 cargo aircraft by the end of 2026.
Who is Ryan Goepel?
Ryan Goepel is GlobalX’s President and Chief Financial Officer. The company lists him as an investor-relations contact and identifies him in its SEC certifications.
How much do GlobalX pilots make?
GlobalX does not publish one verified company-wide pilot salary range in its public SEC filings or general careers page. Pay can vary by captain or first-officer position, aircraft, seniority, monthly guarantee, per diem, and the current employment agreement. Applicants should rely on the compensation shown in an active official job posting or written offer.
Conclusion
GlobalX and Global Aviation are not verified as being under the same ownership. GlobalX belongs to the corporate structure of Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc., with Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. serving as its U.S. operating airline. The South African Global Aviation Operations and the U.K.-based Global Airlines are separate businesses. Checking legal names and current filings prevents similar brand names from creating a false merger or ownership story.
Sources
- Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. 2025 Form 10-K/A: parent company history, subsidiaries, business model, fleet, and regulatory developments.
- Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. Q1 2026 Form 10-Q: latest filed fleet count, aircraft deliveries, and 2026 fleet target.
- GlobalX Contact Page: legal operating name and Ryan Goepel’s current role.
- IATA GlobalX Listing: GlobalX legal name, airline code, and country.
- IATA Global Airways and LIFT Listing: identity of South Africa’s Global Aviation Operations.
- U.K. Companies House: Global Airlines Ltd.: separate U.K. ownership and control record.
