- Global Crossing Airlines Inc. (JET) has elected a new vice chairman to its board of directors
- The company has appointed former Airbus North America Chairman, Mr. T. Allan McArtor to its board
- Global Crossing Airlines Chair and CEO Ed Wegel said the company is honored that McArtor has agreed to join the board
- McArtor was Chairman of Airbus North America from 2001-2018
- Global Crossing Airlines Inc. closed at C$1.28 per share
Global Crossing Airlines Inc. (JET) has elected a new vice chairman to its board of directors.
The company has appointed former Airbus North America Chairman, Mr. T. Allan McArtor to its board.
Global Crossing Airlines Chair and CEO Ed Wegel said the company is honored that McArtor has agreed to join the board.
“He brings to our board a significant knowledge base in three crucial areas- US FAA regulatory practices, airline flight and maintenance operations, and Airbus aircraft platforms.”
McArtor said he’s happy to join the board of GlobalX and share his experience in the airline business.
“I look forward to helping them finish their FAA certification and growing this airline with Airbus aircraft to take advantage of the market opportunities the team has identified.”
McArtor has had a long career in the airline and aerospace industry. He was Chairman of Airbus North America from 2001-2018, overseeing all aircraft marketing and sales, governmental affairs and customer support and training.
From 1979-1994 he served as Senior Vice President at Fed Ex Corp, overseeing the company’s global airline operations, including maintenance, training and planning, the acquisition of Flying Tigers air cargo airline and the introduction of the A300-600 freighters.
During that time, he served as Administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from 1987-1989, modernizing the air traffic control system and restoring the public’s trust in the US air transportation system.
He graduated as Cadet Wing Commander from the Air Force Academy in 1964 and holds an MS in Engineering from Arizona State. While on active duty with the Air Force, he was a decorated combat pilot in Vietnam, taught engineering at the AFA and capped his career as a pilot with the world famous “Thunderbirds” Aerial Demonstration Team.
GlobalX is a new entrant airline now in FAA certification using the Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Global Crossing Airlines Inc. closed at C$1.28 per share.
