Romance of the Golden Age, Redefined for Today
Pan American Airways System brings back the romance of the Golden Age of air travel with modern flying boats. Touching nostalgia with the legendary Pan Am Clippers, the experience blends vintage elegance with 21st‑century comfort.
The Return of the Pan American ‘Clipper’ Flying Boats
There was a time when travel was both an adventure and a luxury. In the 1930s, Pan Am’s legendary flying boats — the Clippers — opened up the world, landing on lakes, rivers, bays, and inlets without the need for airports.
Starting in 2027, Pan American Airways System (PAAS) will revive this Golden Age of Air Travel with modern flying boats, carrying passengers in comfort to remote and secluded destinations.
Africa:
The First Route
To honour Pan Am’s historic service in Africa, the journey begins here:
Remote, secluded destinations surrounded by Africa’s unique beauty
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exclusive luxury hotels, lodges and safari camps at the water’s edge
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experiencing traditional cultures and meeting indigenous peoples
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witnessing ancient and traditional ceremonies like the Kuomboka Ceremony of the Lozi People and the Chishimba Malaila of the Kunda People
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stops at such iconic sites such as Shiwa Ng’andu and the Victoria Falls Hotel at Mosi‑oa‑Tunya (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Future Journeys
Once Africa is established, PAAS will add more multi‑sector trunk routes:
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across the Mediterranean: Gibraltar → Istanbul
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round the Caribbean: Miami → Cartagena
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across South Asia: India → Myanmar → Thailand → Malaysia → Indonesia
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South America: Trinidad & Tobago → Rio de Janeiro → Buenos Aires
The New Clippers
The Clippers of Pan American Airways System will be modern luxurious variants of the legendary Catalina flying boat, engineered to meet 21st century safety and performance standards by the Catalina Aircraft Trust LLC of Longboat Key FL.
The Catalina II will be certified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Transport Category under Title 14 CFR Part 25 – the same rigorous standard to which all of the largest and most modern jetliners are designed.
Key Features of the NGAA Catalina II
Engines: new, more powerful, more fuel-efficient and more reliable turboprop powerplants
Performance: faster, farther, more fuel‑efficient (cruise at 185 knots / 215 mph / 345 km/h)
Modern Systems: all‑new electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and navigation systems
EFIS ‘Glass’ Cockpit: dual ultra‑wide touchscreens and autopilot
Inflight Entertainment: inflight broadband internet and live streaming
Spacious Cabins: fitted with only 10 wide deep-recline business class seats
Galley Service: hot and cold meals prepared inflight
Please return frequently to this website to check on our progress towards operational launch.
Pan American Airways System
Get in
Touch
Address
608 Wing On House,
71 Des Voeux Road,
Central,
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Email: info@paasclippers.com
mobile/whatsapp: +852 9040 3465
Zambia
Email: media@paasclippers.com
mobile/whatsapp: +260 965 200 355
Contact Us
If you have questions about Pan American Airways, our routes, destinations, or travel experiences, or if you’d like to fly with us one day, please contact us using the form below.