MIAMI – (October 9, 2025) – AVi8 Air Capital (“Avi8”) announced today that it has successfully completed its comprehensive business plan for the potential relaunch of Pan American World Airways® as a scheduled commercial airline. In June 2025, Pan Am® Brands, a division of Pan American Global Holdings® LLC, and Avi8 Air Capital announced a strategic partnership to evaluate the feasibility of reintroducing Pan Am® as a scheduled commercial airline.
As a result, Pan Am® has formally initiated the certification process with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a key step toward re-establishing Pan Am® as a U.S. Part 121 scheduled carrier (subject to all FAA and US DOT approvals). Avi8 has assembled a world-class team to lead the certification effort and has received strong initial support from aircraft lessors and key vendors.
Once certified, Pan Am® will be headquartered in Miami and operate a fleet of Airbus aircraft, subject to all FAA and DOT approvals. Further updates on the certification process and other milestones will be shared in the coming months.
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About AVi8 Air Capital
AVi8 Air Capital is a specialized aviation merchant bank and strategic consulting firm providing expertise in airline strategy, fleet financing, and operational management. The firm has a proven track record of success in airline startups, restructurings, and large-scale aviation investments and in the last 40 years has launched two US based regional express airlines, privatized a major international airline, and led the 121 certification for the launch of two US part 121 scheduled airlines and also led the development of a $2 billion aircraft leasing platform for a major investment bank. For more info: www.avi8air.com.
About Pan American Global Holdings®
Pan American Global Holdings®, LLC, is the owner of the Pan Am® brand, a name synonymous with glamorous airline travel, products and world class experiences. For more information visit www.panam.com.
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