JetBlue Debuts Panthers-Themed Go Cats Go Jet
JetBlue's Airbus A320 features Florida Panthers livery as the airline and team renew their longstanding partnership.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Air Travel
JetBlue has debuted an Airbus A320 decorated in Florida Panthers-themed livery, named Go Cats Go, and was spotted at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The aircraft reflects a renewed partnership between JetBlue and the Florida Panthers announced earlier in the summer.
Why it matters
The livery highlights the continued marketing alliance between an airline and a professional hockey team that now includes sponsorships of Panthers fan areas at Amerant Bank Arena. For U.S. travelers, it signals how carriers use branded aircraft to tie regional sports identity to national air routes.
One JetBlue Airbus A320 carries the Panthers livery, spotted at JFK Airport. The partnership's sponsorship terms and the aircraft's planned routes beyond its JFK sighting were not disclosed.
The players
JetBlue
JetBlue is a U.S. low-cost carrier based in New York known for its blue-and-white brand and its sponsorship deals with sports teams.
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are an NHL hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, that plays home games at Amerant Bank Arena.
The details
The aircraft is painted red with Florida's secondary Panthers logo and crest on the fuselage and tail, blue and gold cabin stripes, and a white belly reading Florida in red. The hockey stick and palm tree shoulder patch of the team also appears on the aircraft.
Timeline
Earlier in summer 2026: JetBlue and the Florida Panthers renewed their partnership.
Week of November 2, 2026: The Panthers-themed A320 was spotted at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Roadmap
Airlines have increasingly used team-branded aircraft to reach regional fan bases while flying national routes. JetBlue's Panthers livery extends that practice to a single A320 rather than a full fleet program.
Travelers flying JetBlue may spot the Panthers-themed aircraft on select routes, though the airline has not said which flights will carry it. Passengers seeking the aircraft should check the flight equipment type when booking.
The takeaway
Branded aircraft are a visible sign of airline-sports partnerships, and travelers who follow a team can look for them at airports and on flight schedules. Check the aircraft type when booking if you want a chance to fly one.
Further reading
Explore more on Air Travel for context on how airlines use branded aircraft and partnerships.
