The team behind the resurrection of one of aviation’s most iconic brands, Pan Am, has taken a significant step forward with the airline’s potential revival.
On October 9, 2025, AVi8 Air Capital, which has partnered up with Pan Am Brands to relaunch the carrier, announced that it had initiated formalities with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify the airline.
AVi8 Air Capital said the goal is to reestablish Pan Am as a US Part 121 scheduled carrier, subject to all FAA and US Department of Transportation (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,” said a spokesperson for AVi8 Air Capital.
Separately, the company added that it had successfully completed its comprehensive business plan for the potential relaunch.
If the launch is successful, Pan Am will be headquartered in Miami, operating a fleet of Airbus aircraft.
“Further updates on the certification process and other milestones will be shared in the coming months,” added the spokesperson.
In June 2025, Pan Am Brands, a division of Pan American Global Holdings, and Avi8 Air Capital announced a strategic partnership to evaluate the feasibility of reintroducing Pan Am as a scheduled commercial airline.
At the time, Craig Carter, CEO of Pan Am Global Holdings, said: “We are excited to partner with AVi8 to explore how best to bring the Pan Am brand back to the skies as a scheduled commercial airline. With its legacy of innovation, service excellence, and global connectivity, Pan Am remains a cherished name in aviation.”
He added: “Through this collaboration, we aim to assess a sustainable and forward-thinking approach to reintroducing scheduled commercial service under the Pan Am name – one that not only honors its legacy but also makes the Pan Am experience more accessible.”
As part of the process, Avi8 Air Capital is analyzing key market dynamics, fleet strategy and operational infrastructure, conducting the financial planning necessary to reestablish Pan Am as a viable commercial carrier.
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