HNL RareBirds: Upcoming 737NG Deliveries

01 March 2012

Upcoming 737NG Deliveries

With many of the Pacific Rim carriers ordering Next Generation 737s, most of them will stop through Hawai‘i (mainly HNL) during their first segment of its island-hopping delivery flights from Boeing Field. This list will be continuously updated as information becomes available.

According to PlaneSpotters.net's 737NG production list, these listed below are the airframes that have been assigned assembly line numbers, and currently on the RNT assembly lines, or BFI flightlines that are being readied for delivery. Those listed below should make a stopover at HNL on their first segment out of BFI on their delivery flights in the near future:
3929 | B-5631 | 38387 | Xiamen Airlines | -85C [02.18.12 CXA5631]
3934 | B-5628 | 39125 | Shandong Airlines | -85C [02.21.12 CDG5628]
3930 | PK-GMU | 38073 | Garuda Indonesia | -8U3 [02.21.12 GIA8011]
3918 | PK-LJL | 37290 | Lion Airlines | -9GPER [02.21.12 LNI1]
3933 | JA73NL | 38104 | Skymark Airlines | -8HX [02.23.12 SKY73NL]
3940 | JA73NM | 39421 | Skymark Airlines | -81D [02.25.12 SKY73NM]
3936 | PK-LJM | 38313 | Lion Airlines | -9GPER [02.28.12 LNI1]
3944 | VH-VZY | 39363 | Qantas Airways | -838 "Temora" [03.01.12 QFA6024]
3902 | PK-___ | 41706 | Government of Indonesia | -8U3(BBJ2) {N454BJ}
3951 | B-5638 | 38151 | Hainan Airlines | -84P
3957 | B-5629 | 38638 | Shandong Airlines | -85N
3959 | B-5647 | 38105 | China Eastern Airlines | -8HX
3960 | PK-GMV | 38074 | Garuda Indonesia | -8U3
3961 | B-5640 | 38918 | China Southern Airlines | -81B*
3963 | VH-YFI | 41000 | Virgin Australia | -8FE
* special livery

3937 | B-5637 | 38150 | Hainan Airlines | -84P [02.23.12 B5637 - OGG]
3941 | VH-YFG | 40999 | Virgin Australia | -8FE "Hanson Bay" [02.27.12 VBH9080 - LIH]
On occasion, there are some 737NG delivery flights that stop through Neighbor Island airports instead of HNL.

3927 | HL8243 | 38825 | Korean Airlines | -8Q8 [02.17.12 KAL30D]
3942 | HL8244 | 38826 | Korean Airlines | -8Q8 [03.02.12 KAL30D]
Some of the Japan-based and South Korea-based carriers deliver through ANC.

Also, a big mahalo to the The Boeing Test Flights blog for the additional information. Team member Drewski2112 is taking a well-deserved, extended break from updating his 737NG production blog. We wish him well during his time away. He will continue to post Boeing photos on his Flickr page.

Also according to PlaneSpotters.net, these are the Pacific-bound 737NGs currently on the order books which have been assigned Construction Numbers. As each ordered 737 is assigned a Line Number, and the airframe is moved to the assembly lines, that listing will be moved to the top list.
B-5283 | 38919 | China Southern Airlines | -71B
HL8245 | 38827 | Korean Air | -8Q8
HL8___ | 41299 | Korean Air | -8B5
HL8___ | 41300 | Korean Air | -8B5
JA342J | 39191 | Japan Airlines | -846
JA343J | 39192 | Japan Airlines | -846
JA344J | 39193 | Japan Airlines | -846
JA345J | 39194 | Japan Airlines | -846
JA73NN | 39422 | Skymark Airlines | -81D
JA73NP | 38109 | Skymark Airlines | -8HX
JA804X | 38026 | Solaseed Airlines | -86N
PK-G__ | 41605 | Garuda Indonesia | -8U3
PK-G__ | 41607 | Garuda Indonesia | -8U3
PK-LJO | 38315 | Lion Airlines | -9GPER
PK-LJP | 37291 | Lion Airlines | -9GPER
PK-LJQ | 38317 | Lion Airlines | -8GP
PK-LJR | 37292 | Lion Airlines | -8GP
PK-LJS | 37293 | Lion Airlines | -8GP
PK-LJT | 38720 | Lion Airlines | -9GPER
PK-LJU | 37294 | Lion Airlines | -8GP
PK-LJV | 38721 | Lion Airlines | -8GP
PK-LJW | 37295 | Lion Airlines | -8GP
PK-LJY | 38722 | Lion Airlines | -8GP
PK-LJZ | 37296 | Lion Airlines | -9GPER
PK-LKF | 38723 | Lion Airlines | -9GPER
VH-VZZ | 39445 | Qantas Airways | -838
VH-YFL | 41002 | Virgin Australia | -8FE
9M-MLN | 39324 | Malaysia Airlines | -8H6
9M-MLO | 39325 | Malaysia Airlines | -8H6
9M-MXI | 40136 | Malaysia Airlines | -8H6

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Spotting at HNL

This is an unofficial guide to aircraft spotting locations around Honolulu International Airport (HNL). We, nor the Airports Division of the State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Transportation, nor any other government agency will not accept any responsibility for any actions taken by individuals while engaging in spotting and photography. Each person assumes responsibility for their actions while spotting and photographing around HNL (or any other Hawai‘i airport).

If you have a boarding pass, HNL offers a few open air locations in the Main Terminal, between the three concourses. The Inter-Island Terminal's walkways have been enclosed.

There are two locations on the southeast side of HNL, on Lagoon Drive where spotting is possible. The first is at the extreme south end of Lagoon Drive, in the General Aviation parking lot. This location is excellent for watching traffic depart from the Runway 8R, “the Reef Runway”, and arrivals to both Runways 4L & 4R, during tradewind weather (which is 90-95% of the time). There is a fence to contend with, and standing on one’s car is way to overcome that.

The second location, a parking lot on Palekona Street is a good location to watch 22L departures.

The length of Lagoon Drive after Aolele Street is a No Parking Zone, none of side streets, except Palekona Street and Kalewa Street have public parking.

It's not advised to do any spotting along Elliott Street as well.

Please do not encroach on any private property to do any spotting, unless you obtain permission.

There are several times during the course of the year when the winds shift from the northeast tradewinds to the southwesterly “Kona” winds. When these winds occur, the traffic is reversed. Landing traffic will make their final approach abeam the world-famous Waikīkī Beach for both Rwy 26L & 26R. Departing traffic will depart west-bound Rwy 26L (heavy jet) & 26R(inter-island) , or south-bound on Rwy 22L (mostly domestic).

The top floor of the Inter-Island Terminal’s parking structure offer great views of the ‘Ewa end of the main terminal. While the 6th level offers a view of the Inter-Island and Commuter Terminals. Though loitering is not advised.

Four caveats:
1) You may be subject to questioning by either the private security firm that guards HNL’s parking lots, or the Hawai‘i State Sheriffs Department (the governing law enforcement agency of HNL), especially if they see you with any kind of camera in any of these spotting locations. Be courteous, and cooperative with them, and comply.

2) If you plan an extended stay in Honolulu, you might want to apply for a hobby photographers permit from the airport manager’s office. It’s free, and it will allow you to take photos (for personal use & non-commercial purposes) around HNL.

3) There are no rest rooms, nor water fountains in either Lagoon Drive spotting locations. The nearest public lavatory is at Ke‘ehi Park, and there are two convenience stores at the corner of Aolele Street and Lagoon Drive. The spotting locations can get quite warm and sunny, therefore, sunblock and drinks are strongly recommended. Do not litter! These locations also have no shade areas.

4) It is recommended to have a rental car when spotting on the Lagoon Drive side of HNL. There is a municipal bus line, The Bus, that runs next to the Palekona Street parking lot. It runs in 30-minute intervals on weekdays, and longer on weekends. It will require you to make bus transfers to get to Lagoon Drive. Taxi fares can run as high as US$50 between Waikīkī and HNL, each way. There also are no pay phones, so it is advised you carry a mobile phone.