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Pan Am Revival Bid Enters FAA Certification

Key approvals remain outstanding, with fleet and route specifics undisclosed.

Overview

  • AVi8 Air Capital says it has completed a comprehensive relaunch plan and initiated the Part 121 certification process with the FAA on October 9.
  • The partners aim to reestablish Pan Am as a U.S. scheduled carrier subject to both FAA and DOT approvals.
  • The prospective airline would be based in Miami and operate Airbus aircraft, though specific models have not been named.
  • AVi8 reports assembling a certification team and receiving initial support from aircraft lessors and key vendors.
  • No route network, service start timeline, or firm aircraft commitments have been announced, with further updates expected in the coming months.