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.
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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