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Florida Panthers are flying higher than ever

The Florida Panthers take flight with JetBlue. From Brad Marchand’s Boston connection to Air Cat One, the hockey rivalry reaches greater heights.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 1:00 PM
Florida Panthers are flying higher than ever
Key Things to Know
  • JetBlue and the Florida Panthers unveiled a specially themed Airbus A320 commercial aircraft named "Go Cats Go."
  • Panthers general manager Bill Zito, captain Aleksander Barkov, and forward Brad Marchand attended the official ceremony.
  • The aircraft completed its initial trip to Boston, rival territory of the Boston Bruins who operate their own JetBlue plane.
The Story in 60 Seconds

On November 5, JetBlue and the Florida Panthers officially introduced "Go Cats Go," a specially designed, 162-seat Airbus A320, at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The Panthers-themed aircraft features the franchise's team colors, logos, and lettering. General manager Bill Zito, captain Aleksander Barkov, and forward Brad Marchand attended the unveiling ceremony before the aircraft completed its inaugural flight to Boston.

The aircraft serves as a commercial passenger plane rather than the team's official charter, with the livery expected to remain for at least five years. Daria Mironova highlights how the plane reflects the franchise's significant growth from past attendance struggles to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships.

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