Pan American World Airways, better known as Pan Am, is taking a major step toward relaunching as a US airline, with news shared publicly that the company has begun the FAA certification process. The effort, led by Pan American Global Holdings and AVi8 Air Capital, aims to revive the iconic brand with a modern operational model. Ed Wegel, co-founder of Pan American World Airways, confirmed recently that the new airline plans to leverage Airbus A320-family aircraft. This fleet choice may ultimately determine whether Pan Am can compete effectively in today’s aviation landscape.

The original Pan Am was famous for operating Boeing aircraft, including the 707 and the 747, for which the airline was the launch customer for both, which helped establish its legacy as a pioneer of global long

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