Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 7, 2024.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 7, 2024
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Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-14.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ANDRESULTS OF OPERATIONSCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-07.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ANDRESULTS OF OPERATIONSThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Operating losswas greatly impacted by a series of unplanned maintenance events in September that effectively took almost 35% of the passenger fleet offline for almost two weeks. This included a severe weather event damaging two parked aircraft, multiple bird strikes across three different aircraft and a third-party vendor who severely damaged an aircraft during a routine check. A number of these are insurable events, but the impact to revenue was significant and the estimated impact to operating loss is over $5M. In addition, our Cargo segment continued to underperform which also served as a multimillion dollar drag to earnings in Q3. Specifically, operating loss increased $0.2 million, from an operating loss of $2.3 million to an operating loss in 2023 of $2.5 million. We were able to minimize the impacts of the events in September by our ability to secure higher rates for both ACMI and Charter contracts. The Company’s ACMI rate grew 35.4%, from $4,139 per block hour to $5,607 per block hour, while Charter rate per block hour is up 23.6% from 9,672 per block hour to $11,951 per block hour. The second factor is scale. As an example, when measured on a per block hour basis, Salaries, wages, and benefits dropped from $2,183 to $2,158 per block hour, a 1.1% reduction. There were also savings on a per block hour basis on fuel, and contracted ground and aviation services.
Current report
Interest expense, netdecreased $0.2 million from $2.6 million to $2.4 million driven mainly by the restructuring of debt in Q3 of 2023.
Current report
Net Loss remained unchanged at $4.9 million comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, despite the additional events noted above during the current period.
Current report
Nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Current report
Maintenance, materials, and repairs increased by $2.7 million, from $6.3 million to $9.0 million, or 43.1%. An increase of $0.6 million was due to a severe weather event that damaged two parked aircraft, multiple bird strikes across several aircraft and damage caused by a third-party vendor, which was offset by a $0.2 million decrease primarily due to decreased ad hoc work in spite of the increase in both the number of aircraft and the number of block hours flown which increased 954 or 15% from 6,506 to 7,460 block hours. Another $2.3 million cost increase was primarily due to volume from the increase in both the number of aircraft to 18 and the number of block hours flown which increased 45.5% from 13,235 to 19,252 block hours. This was offset by $0.2 million due to the rate per block hour improvement of 1.6% from $477 per block hour to $469 per block hour.
Current report
Net Lossdue to events noted above, decreased by $7.4 million or 40.4%, from a net loss of $18.4 million in 2023 to $11.0 million in 2024.
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Previous report
Operating income/loss increased $9.3 million, from an operating loss of $6.8 million to an operating profit of $2.5 million. This was a direct result of GlobalX’s ability to grow its revenue faster than its cost structure as the airline works towards achieving scale and profitability. There are several factors driving the improved margins. The first factor is rates as the Company was able to secure higher rates for both ACMI and Charter contracts. The Company’s ACMI rate grew 57.1%, from $4,233 per block hour to $6,615 per block hour, while Charter rate per block hour is up 36.8% from $11,374 per block hour to $15,629 per block hour. The second factor is scale. As an example, when measured on a per block hour basis, Salaries, wages, and benefits dropped from $3,386 to $2,507 per block hour, a 25% reduction. There were also savings on a per block hour basis in fuel, maintenance, insurance, and general overhead expenses (other) which combined with the other factors drove the improvement.
Previous report
Net Income/Loss increased by $7.8 million, from a net loss of $7.5 million in 2023 to net income of $0.3 million in 2024. Net income/loss as a percentage improved 103.8%. This was a direct result of GlobalX’s ability to grow its revenue quicker than its cost structure as the airline works towards achieving scale and profitability. There are several factors driving the improved margins. The first factor is rates as the Company was able to secure higher rates for both ACMI and Charter contracts. The Company’s ACMI rate grew 57.1%, from $4,233 per block hour to $6,615 per block hour, while Charter rate per block hour is up 36.8% from $11,374 to $15,629 per block hour. The second factor is scale. As an example, when measured on a per block hour basis, Salaries, wages, and benefits dropped from $3,386 to $2,507 per block hour, a 26.0% reduction. There were also savings on a per block hour basis in fuel, maintenance, insurance, and general overhead expenses (other) which combined with the other factors drove the improvement.
Previous report
Six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
Previous report
Maintenance, materials, and repairs increased by $2.3 million, from $3.3 million to $5.6 million, or 67.7%. $2.5 million of the increase was primarily due to volume from the increase in both the number of aircraft to 17 and the number of block hours flown which increased 83.8% from 3,585 to 6,591 block hours. This was primarily offset by $0.3 million due to the rate per block hour improvement of 4.4% from $495 per block hour to $473 per block hour.
Previous report
Net Loss decreased by $7.4 million or 55.0%, from a net loss of $13.5 million in 2023 to $6.1 million in 2024. Net loss as a percentage improved from (21.3%) to (5.5%), an 15.8% improvement. This was a direct result of GlobalX’s ability to grow its revenue quicker than its cost structure as the airline works towards achieving scale and profitability. There are several factors driving the improved margins. The first factor is rates as the Company was able to secure higher rates for both ACMI and Charter contracts. The Company’s ACMI rate grew 51.2%, from $4,332 per block hour to $6,534 per block hour, while Charter rate per block hour is up 26.6% from $12,393 per block hour to $15,680 per block hour. The second factor is utilization as our average utilization per available aircraft grew 6.4%. The third factor is scale. As an example, when measured on a per block hour basis, Salaries, wages, and benefits dropped from $3,469 to $2,824 per block hour, a 18.6% reduction. There were also savings on a per block hour basis in fuel, maintenance, insurance, and general overhead expenses (other) which combined with the other factors drove the improvement.
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Previous wording
GlobalX operates a US Part 121 domestic flag and supplemental airline using the Airbus A320 family of aircraft, operating both passenger and cargo aircraft. GlobalX’s business model is to (1) provide services on an ACMI using wet lease contracts to airlines and non-airlines, and (2) on a Charter basis whereby we provide passenger aircraft charter services to customers by charging an “all-in” fee that includes fuel, insurance, landing fees, navigation fees and most other operational fees and costs. GlobalX operates within the United States, Europe, Canada, Central and South America.
Current wording
GlobalX operates a US Part 121 domestic flag and supplemental airline using the Airbus A320 family of aircraft, operating both passenger and cargo aircraft. GlobalX’s business model is to (1) provide services on an ACMI using wet lease contracts to airlines and non-airlines, and (2) on a Charter basis whereby we provide passenger aircraft charter services to customers by charging an “all-in” fee that includes fuel, insurance, landing fees, navigation fees and most other operational fees and costs. GlobalX operates in the United States, Europe, Canada, Central and South America.
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During the six months period ended June 30, 2024, the Company refocused the business back to GlobalX’s core competency – operating narrow body charter flights for both passengers and cargo. This led to the cancellation of several initiatives and the prioritization of adding aircraft to our operating certificate. Projects cancelled, include UrbanX, GlobalX Colombia, GlobalX Ecuador, adding ETOP’s capability, the acquisition of a wide body A330 aircraft and the development of a hangar facility at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Not only does the cancellation of these projects represent significant cash savings in 2024, but it also allows the team to devote efforts towards our stated goal: creating the largest narrow body charter operation in North America generating sustainable, long-term profits. To achieve this goal, GlobalX continues to invest in its three key assets–certifications, aircraft, and crew.
Current wording
During the nine months period ended September 30, 2024, the Company refocused the business back to GlobalX’s core competency – operating narrow body charter flights for both passengers and cargo. This led to the cancellation of several initiatives and the prioritization of adding aircraft to our operating certificate. Projects cancelled, include UrbanX, GlobalX Colombia, GlobalX Ecuador, adding ETOP’s capability, the acquisition of a wide body A330 aircraft and the development of a hangar facility at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Not only does the cancellation of these projects represent significant cash savings in 2024, but it also allows the team to devote efforts towards our stated goal: creating the largest narrow body charter operation in North America generating sustainable, long-term profits. To achieve this goal, GlobalX continues to invest in its three key assets–certifications, aircraft, and crew.
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GlobalX achieved the following during the six months period ended June 30, 2024:
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GlobalX achieved the following during the nine months period ended September 30, 2024:
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The passenger market continues to experience surging demand resulting in improved aircraft utilization and improved operating income. There are several factors, including the supply of aircraft, reduced direct competition, increased reliance on air charter by colleges and increased customer demand driving increased demand for our services. GlobalX anticipates the high level of demand will continue through the summer and well into 2025. To address this demand, the Company has prioritized passenger aircraft deliveries over cargo, devoted sales and operational resources to develop long term relationships with key customers and to expand the markets served as opportunities arise. Passenger charter services will be the economic engine for GlobalX in 2024.
Current wording
The passenger market continues to experience surging demand resulting in improved aircraft utilization and improved operating income. There are several factors, including the supply of aircraft, reduced direct competition, increased reliance on air charter by colleges and increased customer demand driving increased demand for our services. GlobalX anticipates the high level of demand will continue well into 2025. To address this demand, the Company has prioritized passenger aircraft deliveries over cargo, devoted sales and operational resources to develop long term relationships with key customers and to expand the markets served as opportunities arise. Passenger charter services will be the economic engine for GlobalX in 2024.
Previous wording
There have been significant changes to the competitive environment for US Charter operators in recent months. The liquidation of iAero (our largest competitor), the acquisition of Hillwood Airways by Eastern Airlines, the acquisition of iAero Assets by Eastern Airlines and Breeze Airways renewed focus on charter operations have all had a large impact on the charter market. It is our expectation that Eastern Airlines, with the assets acquired from iAero, will look to expand their business domestically. In response we are focusing on our core business, emphasizing on time performance, reinforcing our differentiation of our Airbus product and actively soliciting longer-term contracts with key customers.
Current wording
There have been significant changes to the competitive environment for US Charter operators in recent months. The liquidation of iAero (our largest competitor), the acquisition of Hillwood Airways by Eastern Airlines, the acquisition of iAero Assets by Eastern Airlines and Breeze Airways renewed focus on charter operations have all had a large impact on the charter market. It is our management's expectation that Eastern Airlines, with the assets acquired from iAero, will look to expand their business domestically. In response we are focusing on our core business, emphasizing on time performance, reinforcing our differentiation of our Airbus product and actively soliciting longer-term contracts with key customers.
Previous wording
The analysis of GlobalX results for the three and six-month periods ended on June 30, 2024 and 2023 requires an understanding of how the Company fundamentally evolved during that time period. 2023 was only our second year of full operations and was a period where the company was focused on securing new customers, entering new markets, and flying to new locations; primarily in the domestic and Caribbean markets.
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The analysis of GlobalX results for the three and nine-month periods ended on September 30, 2024 and 2023 requires an understanding of how the Company fundamentally evolved during that time period. 2023 was only our second year of full operations and was a period where the company was focused on securing new customers, entering new markets, and flying to new locations; primarily in the domestic and Caribbean markets.
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Charter revenue for the period decreased $0.5 million or 2.0%, from $25.1 million in 2023 to $24.6 million in 2024. Charter block hours decrease 28.7% from 2,209 to 1,575 resulting in a $7.2 million reduction which was primarily offset by the rate for Charter flying which increased 36.8% from $11,374 per block hour to $15,629 per block hour resulting in a $6.7 million impact. The increase in the rate per block hour is primarily driven by high market demand and a shortage of supply as competitors reduced capacity to increase demand, higher fuel and handling fees and the mix of flying. The decrease in charter block hours was due to the increase in the number of aircraft in the ACMI segment.
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Q3 saw a significant shift in the mix of our business from Charter to ACMI. Charter revenue for the period decreased $6.8 million or 31.3%, from $21.8 million in 2023 to $15.0 million in 2024. Charter block hours decreased 44.4% from 2,256 to 1,254 resulting in a $9.7 million reduction which was primarily offset by the rate for Charter flying which increased 23.6% from $9,672 per block hour to $11,951 per block hour resulting in a $2.9 million impact. The increase in the rate per block hour is primarily driven by high market demand and a shortage of supply as competitors reduced capacity to increase demand, higher fuel and handling fees and the mix of flying. The decrease in charter block hours was due to the increase in the number of aircraft in the ACMI segment.
Previous wording
ACMI revenue for the period increased by $26.1 million or 453.4% from $5.8 million in 2023 to $31.9 million in 2024. This variance is primarily driven by an 83.9% increase in the number of available aircraft which resulted in an increase from 1,362 block hours in 2023 to 4,824 block hours in 2024, an increase of 254.5% or 3,463 block hours. This volume accounted for 56.1% or $14.7 million of the revenue increase. The average revenue per block hour increased $2,382 per block hours from $4,233 per block hour in 2023 to $6,615 per block hour in 2024 and accounted for $11.5 million or 43.9% of the revenue increase. The primary driver for the increase was related to both high market demand and a shortage of supply as competitors reduce capacity.
Current wording
ACMI revenue for the period increased by $17.7 million or 92.9% from $19.1 million in 2023 to $36.8 million in 2024. This variance is primarily driven by a 40.7% increase in the number of available aircraft and the movement of aircraft from the Charter segment which resulted in an increase from 4,615 block hours in 2023 to 6,571 block hours in 2024, an increase of 42.4% or 1,956 block hours. This volume accounted for 45.8% or $8.1 million of the revenue increase. The average revenue per block hour increased $1,468 per block hour from $4,139 per block hour in 2023 to $5,607 per block hour in 2024 and accounted for $9.6 million or 54.2% of the revenue increase. The primary driver for the increase was related to both high market demand and a shortage of supply as competitors reduce capacity.
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Other revenue for the period increased by $0.4 million from $0.6 million in 2023 to $1.0 million in 2024. The increase is primarily driven by additional ancillary services provided to our customers.
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Other revenue for the period decreased by $1.0 million from $1.7 million in 2023 to $0.6 million in 2024. The decrease is primarily driven by less ancillary services provided to our customers.
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Salaries, wages, and benefits increased $4.6 million from $12.2 million to $16.7 million, or 37.9%, primarily due to the hiring and training of pilots and other airline personnel necessitated by the growing fleet and operations. The total employees grew 14.1% from 581 to 663 and pilots increased from 114 to 136, or 19.2%. Increase in block hours of 83.8% drove $10.2 million increase, offset by $5.6 million due to a reduction in rate per block hour of 25.0%.
Current wording
Salaries, wages, and benefits increased $2.4 million from $15.0 million to $17.4 million, or 15.7%, primarily due to the hiring and training of pilots and other airline personnel necessitated by the growing fleet and operations. The total employees grew 15.0% from 585 to 688 and pilots increased from 121 to 143, or 18.2%.
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Aircraft fuel decreased by $0.5 million, from $6.1 million to $5.6 million, or 8.0%, primarily due to the volume of non-ACMI block hours which decreased 8.6% or $0.5 million. This was partially offset by an increase in fuel prices by 0.7%.
Current wording
Aircraft fuel decreased by $1.6 million, from $5.7 million to $4.1 million, or 28.5%, primarily due to the volume of non-ACMI block hours which decreased 34.0% or $2.0 million. This was partially offset by an increase in fuel prices by 5.4%.
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Maintenance, materials, and repairs increased by $0.9 million, from $1.8 million to $2.6 million, or 49.7%. $1.5 million increase was primarily due to volume from the increase in both the number of aircraft and the number of block hours flown which increased 3,006 or 83.8% from 3,585 to 6,591 block hours. This was primarily offset by $0.6 million due to the rate per block hour improvement of 18.6% from $493 per block hour to $401 per block hour.
Current wording
Maintenance, materials, and repairs increased by $0.5 million, from $3.0 million to $3.4 million, or 15.6%. An increase of $0.6 million was due to severe weather event that damaged two parked aircraft, multiple bird strikes and damage caused by a third-party vendor, which was offset by $0.2 million decrease primarily due to decreased ad hoc work in spite of the increase in both the number of aircraft and the number of block hours flown which increased 954 or 15% from 6,506 to 7,460 block hours. The rate per block hour remained relatively unchanged at $462 per block hour.
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Depreciation and amortization increased $1.0 million, from $0.4 million to $1.4 million or 226.0%, driven by assets acquired to support our airport operations. These assets include, but are not limited to, aircraft deliveries secured on capital leases, computers, software, and rotable inventory.
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Depreciation and amortization increased $1.3 million, from $0.6 million to $1.9 million or 229.7%, driven by assets acquired to support our airport operations. These assets include, but are not limited to, aircraft deliveries secured on capital leases, computers, software, and rotable inventory.
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Contracted ground and aviation services decreased by $0.4 million from $5.2 million to $4.8 million, or 8.5%, These costs are directly correlated to the number of Charter hours operated. A $1.5 million reduction was primarily driven by the decrease in charter block hours by 28.7%. This was offset by $1.1 million primarily due to an increase in rate by 28.2%.
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Contracted ground and aviation services decreased by $1.4 million from $4.7 million to $3.3 million, or 30.1%. These costs are directly correlated to the number of Charter hours operated. A $2.7 million reduction was primarily driven by the decrease in charter block hours by 56.6%. This was offset by $1.2 million primarily due to an increase in rate by 61.0%.
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Travel increased $1.8 million, from $1.3 million to $3.1 million or 131.5%, this increase was driven by increased activity at newly created bases to support new customers resulting in additional hotel, flight and meal costs.
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Travel increased by $0.6 million, from $1.6 million to $2.2 million or 42.6%. This increase was driven by increased activity at newly created bases to support new customers resulting in additional hotel, flight and meal costs.
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Insurance increased $0.3 million, from $1.2 million to $1.5 million or 24.8%, primarily related to the increase in the number of aircraft.
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Insurance increased $0.4 million, from $1.2 million to $1.6 million or 33.5%, primarily related to the increase in the number of aircraft.
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Aircraft rent increased $7.9 million, from $6.8 million to $14.8 million or 116.1%, primarily due to the increase in the number of aircraft from 10.7 to 16.4 aircraft in the fleet. $3.6 million or 45.9% of the increase is driven by the increase in the number of aircraft being leased, with the remaining $4.3 million or 54.1% due to rate increase per aircraft and short-term ACMI leases from other airlines due to flights sold exceeded capacity available during the period.
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Aircraft rent increased $6.6 million, from $9.4 million to $16.0 million or 70.5%, primarily due to the increase in the number of aircraft from 12 to 18 aircraft in the fleet. $4.2 million or 63.6% of the increase is driven by the increase in the number of aircraft being leased, with the remaining $2.4 million or 36.4% due to rate increase per aircraft and short-term ACMI leases from other airlines due to flights sold exceeded capacity available during the period.
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Charter revenue for the period increased $7.1 million or 13.7%, from $51.6 million in 2023 to $58.6 million in 2024. The rate for Charter flying increased 26.6% from $12,393 per block hour to $15,680 per block hour resulting in a $12.3 million increase. This was offset by a $5.2 million reduction due to charter block hours decreasing 10.1% from 4,160 to 3,739 block hours. The increase in the rate per block hour is primarily driven by high market demand and a shortage of supply as competitors reduced capacity to increase demand, higher fuel and handling fees and the mix of flying. The decrease in charter block hours was due to the increase in the number of aircraft in the ACMI segment.
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Charter revenue for the period decreased $0.1 million or 0.2%, from $73.7 million in 2023 to $73.6 million in 2024. The rate for Charter flying increased 15.7% from $11,084 per block hour to $12,821 per block hour resulting in a $10.0 million increase. This was offset by a $10.1 million reduction due to charter block hours decreasing 13.7% from 6,652 to 5,742 block hours. The increase in the rate per block hour is primarily driven by high market demand and a shortage of supply as competitors reduced capacity to increase demand, higher fuel and handling fees and the mix of flying. The decrease in charter block hours was due to the increase in the number of aircraft in the ACMI segment.
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ACMI revenue for the period increased by $39.5 million or 360.0% from $11.0 million in 2023 to $50.5 million in 2024. This variance is driven by an increase from 2,536 block hours in 2023 to 7,734 block hours in 2024, an increase of 205.0% or 5,198 block hours. This volume accounted for 56.9% or $22.5 million of the increase. The average revenue per block hour increased $2,202 per block hours from $4,332 per block hour in 2023 to $6,534 per block hour in 2024 and accounted for $17.0 million or 43.1% of the revenue increase. The primary driver for the increase was related to both high market demand and a shortage of supply as competitors reduce capacity.
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ACMI revenue for the period increased by $58.8 million or 205.9% from $28.6 million in 2023 to $87.4 million in 2024. This variance is driven by an increase from 7,146 block hours in 2023 to 14,775 block hours in 2024, an increase of 106.8% or 7,629 block hours. This volume accounted for 51.9% or $30.5 million of the increase. The average revenue per block hour increased $1,916 per block hours from $3,997 per block hour in 2023 to $5,914 per block hour in 2024 and accounted for $28.3 million or 48.1% of the revenue increase. The primary driver for the increase was related to both high market demand and a shortage of supply as competitors reduce capacity.
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Other revenue for the period increased by $1.1 million from $1.1 million in 2023 to $2.2 million in 2024. The increase is primarily driven by ancillary services provided to our customers.
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Other revenue for the period decreased by $1.1 million from $3.9 million in 2023 to $2.8 million in 2024. The decrease is primarily driven by less ancillary services provided to our customers.
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Salaries, wages, and benefits increased $10.2 million from $23.3 million to $33.5 million, or 43.8%, primarily due to the hiring and training of pilots and other airline personnel necessitated by the growing fleet and operations. The total employees grew 14.1% from 581 to 663 and pilots increased from 114 to 136, or 19.2%. A block hour increase of 75.5% drove $17.6 million increase, offset by $7.4 million due to a reduction in rate per block hour of 18.0%.
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Salaries, wages, and benefits increased $12.7 million from $38.3 million to $50.9 million, or 33.1%, primarily due to the hiring and training of pilots and other airline personnel necessitated by the growing fleet and operations. The total employees grew 15.0% from 585 to 688 and pilots increased from 121 to 143, or 18.2%. A block hour increase of 52.2% drove a $19.3 million increase, offset by $6.6 million due to a reduction in rate per block hour of 11.5%.
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Aircraft fuel decreased by 1.7% to $13.8 million, the volume of non-ACMI block hours increased by 14.6% or $2.1 million. This was primarily offset by a decrease in base jet fuel of approximately 14.2% or $2.3 million.
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Aircraft fuel decreased by 9.5% by $1.9 million, the volume of non-ACMI block hours decreased by 16.2% or $3.2 million. This was offset by an increase in base jet fuel of approximately 8.0% or $1.3 million.
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Depreciation and amortization increased $1.7 million, from $0.9 million to $2.6 million or 194.54%, driven by assets acquired to support our airport operations. These assets include, but are not limited to, aircraft deliveries secured on capital leases, computers, software, and rotable inventory.
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Depreciation and amortization increased $3.0 million, from $1.5 million to $4.5 million or 208.3%, driven by assets acquired to support our airport operations. These assets include, but are not limited to, aircraft deliveries secured on capital leases, computers, software, and rotable inventory.
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Contracted ground and aviation services increased by $1.6 million from $10.1 million to $11.7 million, or 16.0%. A rate increase or 29% per block hour drove an increase of $2.6 million. This was partially offset by lower charter block hour by 10.1% drove a reduction of $1.0 million.
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Contracted ground and aviation services increased by $0.2 million from $14.7 million to $14.9 million, or 1.3%. A rate increase or 34.5% per block hour drove an increase of $3.8 million. This was mostly offset by lower charter block hours by 24.7%, which drove a reduction of $3.6 million.
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Travel increased $3.4 million, from $3.6 million to $7.0 million or 93.5%, $2.7 million was driven by the 75.5% increase in block hours. The remaining $0.7 million variance is driven rate increase by 10.3%, caused by higher flying at outstations, thus raising hotel and meal cost for crews on missions.
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Travel increased $4.0 million, from $5.2 million to $9.2 million or 78.2%, $2.3 million was driven by the 45.5% increase in block hours. The remaining $1.7 million variance is driven rate increase by 22.5%, caused by higher flying at outstations, thus raising hotel and meal cost for crews on missions.
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Insurance increased $0.8 million, from $2.4 million to $3.2 million or 34.5%, primarily related to the increase in the number of aircraft.
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Insurance increased $1.2 million, from $3.6 million to $4.8 million or 34.2%, primarily related to the increase in the number of aircraft.
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Aircraft rent increased $15.0 million, from $12.5 million to $27.5 million or 120.6%, primarily due to the increase in the number of aircraft from 10 to 17 aircraft in the fleet. $7.0 million or 46.5% of the increase is driven by the increase in the number of aircraft being leased, with the remaining $8.0 million or 53.5% due to rate increase per aircraft and short-term ACMI leases from other airlines due to flights sold exceeded capacity available during the period.
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Aircraft rent increased $21.7 million, from $21.9 million to $43.6 million or 99.1%, primarily due to the increase in the number of aircraft from 10 to 18 aircraft in the fleet. $11.2 million or 51.9% of the increase is driven by the increase in the number of aircraft being leased, with the remaining $10.4 million or 48.1% due to rate increase per aircraft and short-term ACMI leases from other airlines due to flights sold exceeded capacity available during the period.
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Operating loss decreased $10.3 million, from an operating loss of $12.4 million to $2.1 million, or 83.3% improvement. In addition, operating loss as a percentage of revenue improved from (19.5%) to (1.9%), a 17.7% improvement. This was a direct result of GlobalX’s ability to grow its revenue faster than its cost structure as the airline works towards achieving scale and profitability. There are several factors driving the improved margins. The first factor is rates as the Company was able to secure higher rates for both ACMI and Charter contracts. The Company’s ACMI rate grew 51.2%, from $4,332 per block hour to $6,534 per block hour, while Charter rate per block hour is up 26.6% from $12,393 per block hour to $15,680 per block hour. The second factor is utilization as our average utilization per available aircraft grew 6.4%. The third factor is scale. As an example, when measured on a per block hour basis, Salaries, wages, and benefits dropped from $3,469 to $2,824 per block hour, a 18.6% reduction. There were also savings on a per block hour basis in fuel, Maintenance, insurance, and general overhead expenses (other) which combined with the other factors drove the improvement.
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Operating loss decreased $10.0 million, from an operating loss of $14.6 million to $4.6 million, or 68.7% improvement. In addition, operating loss as a percentage of revenue improved from (13.8%) to (2.8%), an 11.0% improvement. This was a direct result of GlobalX’s ability to grow its revenue faster than its cost structure as the airline works towards achieving scale and profitability. There are a few factors driving the improved margins. The first factor is rates as the Company was able to secure higher rates for both ACMI and Charter contracts. The Company’s ACMI rate grew 47.8%, from $4,001 per block hour to $5,914 per block hour, while Charter rate per block hour is up 30.5% from $9,822 per block hour to $12,821 per block hour. The second factor is scale. As an example, when measured on a per block hour basis, Salaries, wages, and benefits dropped from $1,384 to $1,224 per block hour, an 11.5% reduction. There were also savings on a per block hour basis in fuel, Maintenance, insurance, and general overhead expenses (other) which combined with the other factors drove the improvement. This improvement was, in spite of the impact of the events in September, that effectively took almost 35% of the passenger fleet offline for almost two weeks. This included a severe weather event damaging two parked aircraft, multiple bird strikes across three different aircraft and a third-party vendor who severely damaged an aircraft during a routine check. A number of these are insurable events, but the impact to revenue was significant and the estimated impact to operating loss is over $5M. In addition, our Cargo segment continued to underperform which also served as a multimillion dollar drag to earnings in Q3.
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Interest expense, netincreased $1.6 million from $0.7 million to $2.2 million driven mainly by the interest payable on the debentures issued in 2023.
Current wording
Interest expense, netincreased $2.6 million from $3.8 million to $6.4 million driven mainly by the interest payable on the debentures issued in 2023.
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As of June 30, 2024, the Company had approximately $8.0 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and approximately $2.4 million in restricted cash, a decrease of approximately $3.5 million and $3.7 million from December 31, 2023, respectively primarily due to new aircraft deliveries, deposits, and net loss in operations. Management is confident that the augmented cash and cash equivalents, coupled with the anticipated rise in sales linked to the Company’s strategies to attract more funds, will adequately address the Company’s liquidity requirements. Management is actively assessing various options to procure additional funds, including exploring opportunities for additional equity or debt financing.
Current wording
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had approximately $7.1 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and approximately $0.8 million in restricted cash, a decrease of approximately $4.5 million and $5.3 million from December 31, 2023, respectively primarily due to new aircraft deliveries, deposits, and net loss in operations. Management is confident that the augmented cash and cash equivalents, coupled with the anticipated rise in sales linked to the Company’s strategies to attract more funds, will adequately address the Company’s liquidity requirements. Management is actively assessing various options to procure additional funds, including exploring opportunities for additional equity or debt financing.
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Net Cash used in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2024 decreased $4.9 million to $1.2 million, consisting primarily of $6.8 million of increase in accrued liabilities and other liabilities, $6.1 million of net loss, $6.8 million of increase in operating leases obligations, and $0.3 million of increase in assets held for sale. These were partially offset by $2.5 million of increase in accounts payable, $10.0 million in noncash adjustments for depreciation and amortization of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets and debt issue costs, $3.3 million of increase in accounts receivable, $0.5 million of increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, $0.4 million of bad debt expense and $0.9 million of share-based payments. Net Cash provided by operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $9.8 million to $3.6 million, consisting primarily of $13.5 million of net loss, $2.9 million of increase of accounts receivable, $0.7 million of increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets and $3.7 million of decrease of operating lease obligations. These were partially offset by $12.7 million of increase of accrued liabilities and other liabilities, $4.8 million of increase in accounts payable and $5.0 million in noncash adjustments for depreciation and amortization of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets and debt issue costs, and $1.1 million of share-based payments.
Current wording
Net Cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $4.5 million to $2.3 million, consisting primarily of $5.3 million of increase in accounts payable, $3.4 million of decrease in accounts receivable, $0.1 million of decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets, $15.5 million in noncash adjustments for depreciation and amortization of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets and debt issue costs, $2.0 million of interest on finance leases, $1.3 million of share-based payments, $0.4 million of bad debt expense and $0.2 million of loss on sale of spare parts. These were partially offset by $10.5 million of decrease in operating leases obligations, $8.6 million of decrease in accrued liabilities and other liabilities, $11.0 million of net loss and $0.4 million of increase in assets held for sale. Net Cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $6.8 million, consisting primarily of $18.4 million of net loss, $6.2 million of increase of operating lease obligations, $4.9 million of increase of accounts receivable, $1.2 million of increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets and $0.2 million of gain on sale of spare parts. These were partially offset by $8.9 million of increase of accrued liabilities and other liabilities, $3.6 million of increase in accounts payable and $8.9 million in noncash adjustments for depreciation and amortization of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets and debt issue costs, $1.7 million of share-based payments, $0.3 million of interest on finance leases, and $0.1 million of loss on sale of property.
Previous wording
The Company has significant fixed and noncancelable lease commitments of aircraft, equipment and related maintenance checks. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had total of $15.6 million due in the next 12 months of future minimum lease payments under finance and operating leases. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had total of $97.5 million due after 12 months from the balance sheet date of future minimum lease payments under finance and operating leases, and approximately $29 million in notes payable included in the non-current liabilities presented in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The Company ended the period of April 1 to June 30, 2024 with thirteen passenger aircraft and four cargo aircraft and expects the fleet to increase to 16 and 22 passenger aircraft and six cargo aircraft by the end of 2024 and 2025, respectively. To achieve the number of aircraft deliveries in 2024 and 2025, the Company currently has eight aircrafts under lease with partial or total deposit paid.
Current wording
The Company has significant fixed and non-cancelable lease commitments of aircraft, equipment and related maintenance checks. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had total of $19.5 million due in the next 12 months of future minimum lease payments under finance and operating leases. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had total of $105.3 million due after 12 months from the balance sheet date of future minimum lease payments under finance and operating leases, and $29.5 million in notes payable included in the non-current liabilities presented in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The Company ended September 30, 2024 with fourteen passenger aircraft and four cargo aircraft and expects the fleet to increase to 15 and 17 passenger aircraft and maintain four cargo aircraft by the end of 2024 and 2025, respectively. To achieve the number of aircraft deliveries in 2024 and 2025, the Company currently has seven aircrafts under lease with partial or total deposit paid.
Previous wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash used for investing activities increased $1.2 million to $5.2 million, consisting of $3.7 million of Purchases of property and equipment and $1.6 million of increase of deposit, deferred costs and other assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, net cash used for investing activities increased $1.3 million to $4.0 million, consisting of $3.0 million of of Purchases of property and equipment and $1.0 million increase of deposit, deferred costs and other assets.
Current wording
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used for investing activities decreased $1.5 million to $6.3 million, consisting of $5.0 million of Purchases of property and equipment and $1.3 million of increase of deposit, deferred costs and other assets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash used for investing activities was $7.8 million, consisting of $5.7 million increase of deposit, deferred costs and other assets and $2.1 million of Purchases of property and equipment.
Previous wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities decreased $4.2 million to $0.8 million of net cash used in financing activities, consisting of $0.9 million of Principal payments on finance leases and $0.1 million of Dividends, partially offset by Proceeds on issuance of shares of $0.2 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities decreased $3.0 million to $3.4 million, consisting of $2.0 million of Proceeds from note payable, $1.6 million of Proceeds on issuance of shares, partially offset by $0.2 million of Principal payments on finance leases.
Current wording
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in financing activities increased $27.7 million to $1.3 million, consisting of $1.4 million of Principal payments on finance leases and $0.1 million of Dividends, partially offset by Proceeds on issuance of shares of $0.2 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $26.4 million, consisting of $32.1 million of Proceeds from note payable, $1.6 million of Proceeds on issuance of shares, partially offset by $7.0 million of Repayment of note payable and $0.3 million of Principal payments on finance leases.
Previous wording
The Company continuously seeks to identify external sources of capital from time to time depending on our cash requirements, assessment of current and anticipated market conditions, and the after-tax cost of capital. Our access to capital markets can be adversely impacted by prevailing economic conditions and by financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. Additionally, the Company’s borrowing costs are affected by market conditions and may be adversely impacted by a tightening in credit markets.
Current wording
The Company continuously seeks to identify external sources of capital from time to time depending on our cash requirements, assessment of current and anticipated market conditions, and the after-tax cost of capital. Our access to capital markets can be adversely impacted by prevailing economic conditions and by financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control.
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Additionally, the Company’s borrowing costs are affected by market conditions and may be adversely impacted by a tightening in credit markets.
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The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Financial Statements and other financial information appearing and referred to elsewhere in this report.
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Interest expense, netincreased $2.9 million from $1.1 million to $4.0 million driven mainly by the interest payable on the debentures issued in 2023.