Upcoming 737MAX Deliveries

With airlines around Asia and Oceania ordering the 737MAX series, a majority of these airliners will stop through Hawai‘i (mainly HNL) during the first segment of their island-hopping delivery flights from Boeing Field (BFI) [map]. Boeing has indicated that the variants will be referred to as the -x without the MAX name, we will do the same.

Our own Google Sheet is documenting the 737 information below, as well as 737MAX series deliveries as of 2017, and is continually updated.

Boeing P-8A Poseidons and E-7A WedgeTails on order for armed forces around the Pacific Rim will be added below when information becomes available.

This post will be continuously updated as we receive new information, and this » symbol notates the updated information per airframe.

According to the Boeing Test Fights Google Sheet and PlaneSpotters.net's 737 MAX Production List, these listed below are the airframes that have begun final assembly, made its first flight from RNT, or are being readied for delivery on the BFI flightline. Those listed below, should make a stopover in Hawai‘i on their first segment out of BFI on their delivery flights in the near future. In the past, additional information was also provided by Tyke's Aero Blog, and The Boeing Test Flights website.

DELIVERED

9531 | 9V-MBV | 44260 | Singapore Airlines | -8 [04.05.26 SIA8890]

9511 | 9M-MVO | 43358 | Malaysia Airlines | -8 [04.06.26 MAS5041]

9547 | B-228M | 66419 | China Southern Airlines | -8 [04.09.26 CSN8139]

FERRIED TO HSN FOR COMPLETION

• • • • •

ON ORDER

737MAX Series

9539 | JA738A | 65542 | Skymark Airlines | -8 º | BOE61 « BFI

9567 | VH-8VH | 67038 | Virgin Australia | -8 "Port Noarlunga" | BOE25 « BFI

9571 | VH-8VI | 67039 | Virgin Australia | -8 * "Lake Centenary" | BOE26 « BFI

9582 | B-____ | 64325 | Shandong Airlines | -8  | BOE790 »N235BE « BFI

9587 | VH-8VD | 67040 | Virgin Australia | -8  "Fairhaven Beach" | BOE27 « RNT

9591 | 9M-MVP | 68138 | Malaysia Airlines | -8 | BOE716 « BFI

9592 | B-228Q | 66421 | China Southern Airlines | -8 | BOE157 « BFI

9595 | B-____ | 44407 | China Southern Airlines | -8 | BOE141 »N230BE « VCV

9632 | B-____ | 647111 | Shandong Airlines | -8 »N238BE « RNT

9634 | 9M-MVQ | 68152 | Malaysia Airlines | -8 | BOE634 « BFI

9646 | VH-8V_ | 67041 | Virgin Australia | -8 « RNT

9695 | B-____ | 67926 | 9Air | -8 « RNT »

9716 | JA031A | 68209 | All Nippon Airways | -8 « RNT

9733 | B-____ | 60193 | China Southern Airlines | -8 « RNT

9747 | JA032A | 68210 | All Nippon Airways | -8 « RNT

9777 | JA033A | 68211 | All Nippon Airways | -8 « RNT

• • •

P-8A and E-7A

____ | A47-014 | 64752 | Royal Australian Air Force | P-8A « BFI

• • • • • 

MARKS

« Final Assembly / Pre-Flight Prep / First Flight from RNT (Location [IATA])

« Pre-Delivery Test Flights / Ready For Delivery (Location [IATA])
« Stored (Location [IATA])

« Duplicate Boeing test flight numbers

° New / Modified Livery
* Special Livery / Markings

~ Grey Tail (Only winglets and rudder painted)
» New airline and registration after re-market

« Previous airline and registration prior to re-market
» Boeing registration for ferry to HSN

« Returned to Boeing, NTU

» New / updated information

LOCATIONS [IATA]
RNT: Renton Municipal Airport, Renton, WA
BFI: King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Seattle, WA

PAE: Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field), Everett, WA

MWH: Grant County International Airport, Moses Lake, WA

VCV: Southern California Logistics Airport, Victorville, CA

NIP: Naval Air Station Jacksonville / Jacksonville Airport, Jacksonville, FL (P-8As)

GED: Delaware Coastal Airport, Georgetown, DE (BBJs)

SKF: Kelly Field, San Antonio, TX

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NOTES

In the event that a delivery flight stops through any Hawai‘i airport other than HNL, their IATA airport code will noted after the flight number. 

Due to the order backlog for the 737MAX series, some airframes may deliver from sites other than BFI, and will be noted in the flight number information. 

If an airframe listed is sold or re-marketed to another airline, it will be noted with a » symbol, along with the new airline and registration. If an airframe was acquired from a previous airline, it will be noted with a « symbol, along with the old airline and registration. Should the airframe delivers through Hawai‘i, the information will be revised with the delivery information. If it's not making a delivery flight through Hawai‘i, that listing will not be changed to the new airline, then removed upon its delivery flight. That information will be kept on our Google Sheet.

Delivery flights that go through ANC, KEF, or any other non-Hawai‘i airport, will only be listed on our Google Sheet. Most 737s delivering to airlines in India will deliver east-bound through KEF [Keflavik International Airport, Keflavik, Iceland] as their first fuel stop. Some 737s delivering to airlines in east Asia (Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam) deliver through ANC [Ted Stevens International Airport, Anchorage, AK] for their first fuel stop. Their information will be deleted upon their delivery flight. In the event that those 737s delivers through Hawai‘i, they will be listed on a post, and on the annual deliveries page.

Some of the deliveries bound for China will ferry to the Boeing China 737 Completion and Delivery Center, in Zhoushan, China, will have its own listing above, along with a Boeing test flight number, and a temporary US Boeing registration assigned to the particular airframe. Some may have its full livery painted, and is going to HSN for cabin completion; while others may ferry as a grey tail (only the rudder and winglets painted), that will be fully painted, along with cabin configuration.
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USDOT Approves Allegiant / Sun Country Merger

The US Department of Transportation gave approval for the merger between Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines to proceed, with an expected closing date in mid-May. The two carriers will operate separately until a single operating certificate is obtained some time within the next 14 months.

Further information in this Aviation Week article.

United Airlines CEO Hints At Merger With American Airlines

CH-Aviation reports that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has posed the idea of a merger between his airline and American Airlines. No one is commenting on how far these talks have gone so far, but Kirby also approached some federal officials the possible merger.

If such a merger would take place, it would form the largest airline in the US, and possibly in the world, with a combined fleet of over 2,100 airliners.

Such a move as this will have to go through the federal government regulatory and antitrust process. It would be protested by Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Air Group, and the other smaller carriers.

ANALYSIS

If this merger were to happen, the effect on the Hawai‘i market would be impacted on two destinations, LAX and ORD, where service would have to be consolidated. 

American Airlines And Philippine Airlines Propose Codeshare

American Airlines and Philippine Airlines filed a joint application for a codeshare agreement with the US Department of Transportation. PAL applied for a codeshare out of LAX on AAL's flights to HNL, LAS, SFO, and SEA.

Further information in this Aviation Week article.

Amazon Prime Air's N661AZ

Amazon Prime Air's N661AZ (c/n 29384, l/n 784) is ferrying from QPG to the mainland, with stops at CRK and JRF. This 767-304ERF completed its conversion to a freighter at QPG. N661AZ stopped through HNL last October. It most likely will be operated by Air Transport International.

N919RA

Southern Cross International is ferrying N919RA (c/n 30174, l/n 1175) from PVG to GYR, with stops at GUM and JRF, as SXI2612. This white-tail 737-809F, owned by Boeing Capital, completed freighter conversion at PVG.

30174's History:

Jly 2002: Delivered to China Airlines as B-18615.

__ 2007: Blended Winglets installed.

May 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at TPE for three months.

Aug 2021: Ferried to TSA for storage for three months.

Oct 2021: Ferried back to TPE for storage.

Dec 2022: Acquired by Royal Aero GmbH as N919RA, and ferried to MZJ for storage.

Apr 2023: Acquired by Boeing Capital Corporation.

Jly 2023: Ferried to PVG for freighter conversion.

Sumisho Air Lease Begins Operations

Sumisho Air Lease, the merged companies of SMBC and Air Lease Corp., officially began operations as the largest aircraft leasing company as the merger was finalized today.

Further information in this SMBC news release.

China Southern Airlines' B-228M

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-228M (c/n 66419, l/n 9547) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to CAN, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as CSN8139.

Super Air Jet's PK-SAF

Super Air Jet is ferrying PK-SAF (msn 3357) from DJJ [Sentani Airport, Jayapura, Indonesia] to P08, with stops at MAJ and HNL, as SJV1. This A320-232 is being returned to its lessor, Avolon Aeropsace, and is due to be parted out and scrapped.

PK-SAF stopped through HNL in September 2023 on its delivery flight.

Conair's C-GVFK

Conair's RJ85 Aerial Firefighter, C-GVFK "Hunter" (msn E2268, f/n 164), is ferrying back to YXX from BQB. It departed BQB on 02 April, and is making stops at AVV, BNE, HIR, MAJ, HNL, OAK, and YVR. Its stop at HNL is tonight.

Malaysia Airlines' 9M-MVO

Malaysia Airlines is taking delivery of 9M-MVO (c/n 43358, l/n 9511) today. This 737-8, their first delivery for 2026, is making its delivery flight from BFI to KUL, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as MAS5041.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBV

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of 9V-MBV (c/n 44260, l/n 9531) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to SIN, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as SIA8890.

Hawaiian Airlines Ends Code-Share With Virgin Australia

Hawaiian Airlines filed a termination notice with the US Department of Transportation, that it is ending its code-share with Virgin Australia today. This ends the decade-long partnership between the two airlines.

N583JH

N583JH (msn 208B1001), a C208 Caravan owned by 208B1001 LLC Saipan [Saipan, NMI], is ferrying from SPN to the mainland, with stops at HIR, APW, HNL, and MCE. Its stop at HNL is tonight.

N583JH's History:

Dec 2002: Delivered to Mallard Haven LLC.

Jun 2005: Sold to Skytech Inc.

Sep 2005: Sold to Air Holdings Inc.

Nov 2010: Sold to Lowcountry Trading LLC.

Jun 2018: Sold to 208B1001 LLC Saipan.

Virgin Australia's VH-E2C

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of VH-E2C "Margaret River" (msn 19020209). This E190-E2 is making its delivery flight from SJK to PER, with stops at BGI, OPF, TUS, KOA, NAN, BNE, and CNS, as VOZ9943. VH-E2C departed SJK on 01 April, and it's overnight stop at KOA is tonight.

Aloha Airlines' N741AL

This quarter's HNL RareBirds Classic Aloha Airlines' tribute features N741AL "Olopana" (c/n 28641, l/n 809, f/n 741). This 737-76N is seen above, was photographed while under tow from the RON Ramp at SNA, as it would depart for OGG, prior to my flight to HNL. It was one of two Aloha 737-76Ns that overnighted at SNA.

28641's History:

Mar 2001: Delivered to Aloha Airlines as N741AL "Olopana", under lease from GECAS.

Mar 2008: Withdrawn from service due to airline shutdown, and returned to GECAS a month later.

Jan 2009: Leased to Arik Air as 5N-MJJ "City of Benin".

Jun 2018: Stored at LOS [Murtalla Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria].

Nov 2021: Acquired by AerCap, the lease transferred, and remains in storage.

Mokuele Airlines' N839MA Hard Landing At MKK

Mokulele Airlines' N839MA (msn 208B2392) suffered a flat tire on a hard landing at MKK this afternoon. Flying as FDY39, this C208B Grand Caravan landed hard on MKKʻs Runway 5. Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and Hawaiian music singer Raiatea Helm was aboard the flight, and posted the result on her Instagram post.

After a tire change and inspection, N839MA continued onto OGG this evening.

Korean Air To End KAL Branding

Shareholders of Korean Air voted to end the English KAL branding, in favor of the new "KE Way" and KE branding, and the airline updated its livery last year. The KE branding is based on the airline's IATA two-letter designation. Part of this has to do with the merger with Asiana Airlines, which is scheduled to be completed this December. Nothing was mentioned regarding the status of the KAL ICAO three-letter designator.

Further information in this Newsis article.

Helicopter Accident At Kalalau Beach

KHON2 reports that a helicopter with five aboard made a crash landing at Kalalau Beach on Kaua‘i's Nāpali coast after 15:30HAST today. It's being reported to be an air tour helicopter belonging to Airborne Aviation. Flight tracks from FlightRadar24 and FlightAware, shows the last helicopter to be in the area as N715KA (msn 490487D), a Hughes 359D, commonly known as a Hughes 500. There were five people aboard the helicopter. N715KA is owned by AA Leasing LP [Kīlauea, Kaua‘i, HI], and leased to Airborne Aviation.

26 March 2026 - 22:00 UPDATE

Kaua‘i County officials report there were three fatalities, and two injuries.

27 March 2026 UPDATE

The FAA confirmed that it was N715KV that crashed, and the accident is under investigation by the FAA and the NTSB.

China Southern Airlines' B-228K

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-228K (c/n 44406, l/n 9503) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to CAN, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as CSN8139. This is China Southern's first new-build 737-8 since the groundings.

United Airlines To Take Delivery of 250+ Airliners By 2028

United Airlines announced today, that between now and 2028, they will take delivery of over 250 new airliners. That includes: 47 787-9s with the "Elevated" cabin, 119 737MAX series (breakdown not specified), 40 A321-200N "Coastliners", 28 A321XLRs; and 18 A321-200Ns. It's not known which of these aircraft will serve Hawai‘i after delivery. The A321neos will be replacing the airline's aging 757-200s.

Though not affecting Hawai‘i, United Airlines is also launching the Mitsubishi CRJ450, which is an upgraded CRJ200, that will be operated by SkyWest Airlines. United has 50 CRJ450s on order with Mitsubishi, and expects to have all 50 by the end of 2028.

On a related note, Simple Flying noted that United has canceled its order for 45 A350-900s with Airbus.

Life Flight Network Orders 12 PC-12s

Life Flight Network, that operates air ambulance services on Hawai‘i Island, has placed a firm order with Pilatus Aircraft for 12 PC-12 PROs, that will be equipped with ICU medical gear. Currently, Life Flight Network has two PC-12/47Es, and an EC135P2+, based on the island. The air ambulance service is also expanding to MUE. It's not known if there will be more PC-12s added to their Hawai‘i Island operations.

Further details in this Life Flight Network news release.

HDOT-A Suspends KOA Ops

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation - Airports has issued a ground stop at KOA due to severe weather in the vicinity, that includes thunderstorm cells. KOA will reopen once the storm cells clear out.

23 March 2026 - 11:15 UPDATE

HDOT-A has reopened KOA.

QantasLink's C-FQWE

JD Aero is delivering C-FQWE (msn 4473) to Sunstate Airlines from YAM to BNE, via DLH, CCR, KOA, and MAJ. This QantasLink-liveried Dash8-402 Q400 is making an overnight stop at KOA tonight. It will be registered as VH-X4J "Dubbo" after its delivery flight.

4473's History:

Jun 2014: Delivered to Westjet Encore as C-FQWE (f/n 415).

Jun 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at YYC.

Dec 2025: Ferried to YQA, then YAM for prep for QantasLink.

HDOT-A Closes HDH

Due to the second  "Kona Low" storm in a week, and the closure of access to Waialua, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation - Airports has closed the Kawaihāpai Airfield (HDH) from today, until 24 March. The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) has closed access to the northwest coastline of Waialua, Mokulē‘ia, and Ka‘ena Point, as it has been flooded from the heavy rains, as well as potential flash floods, and the potential spillover from the Wahaiwā Reservoir Dam.

Hainan Airlines' B-228E

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-228E (c/n 61298, l/n 9527) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to HAK, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, flying as CHH2288.

Eastar Jet's N769BA

Boeing is ferrying Eastar Jet's N769BA (c/n 67925, l/n 9523) from BFI to GMP, with stops at JRF and GUM today, flying as N769BA. This grey-tail 737-8, wearing Eastar winglets, will be registered as HL8760. 

This would be the first delivery flight bound for South Korea to stop in Hawai‘i, as they normally transit through ANC.

25 March 2026 UPDATE

N769BA departed GUM for CRK.

26 March 2026 UPDATE

N769BA departed CRK for HAK.

11 April 2026 UPDATE

N769BA appears to have been sold (or leased) to 9Air, and has been painted in 9Air's new livery at HAK.

Kaiser Air's N778MA

Kaiser Air's 737-8Q8, N778MA (c/n 37404, l/n 1958), is making a stop at HNL, from PDX as KAI537.

37404's History:

Jun 2006: Delivered to Sunwing Airlines as C-FTDW, under lease from Babcock & Brown.

May 2009: Subleased to Travel Service for six months.

May 2010: Subleased to Viking Airways for three months.

May 2011: Subleased to Travel Service for five months.

May 2012: Subleased to Smartwings for five months.

May 2013: Subleased to Smartwings for six months.

Jun 2015: Subleased to Smartwings for five months.

Jun 2017: Subleased to Smartwings for five months.

Apr 2019: Subleased to TUI Fly Netherlands for six months.

Nov 2020: Leased to Miami Air International as N778MA, but did not enter service.

May 2023: Leased to Kaiser Air as N778MA.

Sep 2024: Painted in the 2024 Harris/Walz campaign livery for one month.

20 March 2026 UPDATE

N778MA is departing for OAK to day as KAI52.

Life Flight Network's N662LF

Life Flight Network's Hawai‘i Island base took delivery of N662LF (msn 1587) tonight. This PC-12/47E made the delivery flight from VGT, with a stop at SMX. This PC-12 air ambulance is to be based at KOA.

Further information in this Life Flight Network news release.

C-FHHJ

The Avmax Group is ferrying C-FHHJ (msn 555) from YYC to CNS, with stops at GTF, CCR, KOA, and MAJ. This white-tail Dash8-0315 Q300 departed GTF yesterday, and its overnight stop at KOA is tonight.

This Q300 stopped through ITO this past October, as the Avmax Group ferried it from Australia to Canada. It was re-registered as C-FHHJ this past November.

John Travolta Donates N707JT To Australian Museum

Actor John Travolta has donated his 707-138, N707JT "Jet Clipper Ella" (c/n 187840, l/n 388), to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society at the Shellharbour Airport, New South Wales, Australia. The actor promised to donate the 707 to the HARS, and the plan was to fly it from Florida to Australia, but was not allowed due to regulatory challenges in ferrying the airliner. So it was taken apart, and the wings, engines and other parts have already been shipped. The fuselage is now set to travel via ship.

N707JT had made numerous stops at HNL, including times when it bore a Pan American-like livery, as Travolta's late wife, actress Kelly Preston, was born and raised in Honolulu. It used to park on the AirService Hawaii (now Atlantic Aviation) ramp.

Further information in this ABC Sydney report.

Royal Canadian Air Force's 140117

140117 (msn 285B-5723), a CP-140M Aurora from the Royal Canadian Air Force's 407 Maritime Patrol Squadron, 19 Wing Comox, is making a stop at HNL from YQQ.

On a related note, Air Data News reports that the first CP-8A Poseidon has entered final assembly at RNT last month, been assigned line number 9627. It has yet to be assigned a construction number nor an RCAF serial number.

Rainbow Warriors Team Charter

For their trip to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors basketball team chartered an Allegiant Air A319 for their trip from LAS to PDX today. N307NV (msn 2427), an A319-112, flew the 'Bows to play in the West Regional as the 13th seed, as AAY4106. They will play the 4th seed Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday for the first round.

GO BOWS!!!

Photos from the team's Instagram post.

A Trio of RNLAF MRTTs

A trio of A330-243MRTTs from the Royal Netherlands Air Force are making a stop at HIK from SLC today. These Multi-Role Transport Tankers are escorting six RNLAF F-35A Lightnings from SLC as part of an exercise the RNLAF and USAF are having this month in Utah.

The three MRTTs from 334 Squadron are: T-061 (msn 2030), flying as MMF30; T-054 (msn 1830), flying as MMF35; and T-059 (msn 1982), flying as MMF29. They are flying under the NATO Support and Procurement Agency flight code, as they operate for the Multinational Multi-Role Transport Tanker Fleet.

20 March 2026 UPDATE

This RNLAF group of fighters and tankers are to depart for MSJ [Misawa AB, Misawa-shi, Aomori-ken, Japan].

Atlas Air Orders A350Fs

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings announced today, that they have placed a firm order for 20 A350F freighters, with the first deliveries expected for 2029. The A350F, a shortened and reinforced version of the A350-1000, with the same wings and engines, is being designed to carry about 111 tonnes (244,000+ pounds) of cargo, with a 4,700nm range. Atlas Air is the first US carrier to order the A350F.

Further information in this Atlas Air press release, and this Airbus A350F fact page.

Kona Low Storm Impacts Flights And Operations

The "Kona Low" storm that is bringing heavy rain, high southerly winds, and thunderstorms, is impacting airlines and airport operations. Both Kamaka Air and Lāna‘i Air suspended operations today. Air traffic was put on ground holds and holding patterns for periods as storm cells sat over the state's airports. Some flights are delayed, and others face cancellation. Departing and arriving traffic patterns are also in flux, as the winds are causing the FAA to reverse, and revert, the traffic patterns.

Surf Air Orders BETA Electric Aircraft

Mokulele Airlines' parent company, Surf Air, is partnering with BETA Technologies, with a firm order of 25 all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft, with an option of 75 more. Surf Air plans to designate some of the 25 to Mokulele Airlines for inter-island cargo flights. Surf Air also plans to build an MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) facility in Hawai‘i, but did not disclose that location.

Further information in this Surf Air press release.

BBN Airlines Indonesia's PK-BBK

BBN Airlines Indonesia is ferrying PK-BBK (c/n 35717, l/n 2455) from CGK to MZJ, with stops at GUM and HNL. This 737-9GPER is flying as BBL8005, and is being returned to its lessor, Alterna Capital Partners.

Pk-BBK stopped through HNL in September 2024, as 2-IBAZ, as it was being ferried to Indonesia.

Kīlauea Eruption Closes ITO

Due to eruption episode 43 at the Kīlauea Volcano, ash fallout, and southwesterly winds, the FAA and HDOT-A is suspending operations at ITO. The US Geological Service said that with this eruption episode, combined with winds blowing ash fall toward the eastern side of Hawai‘i, will affect air traffic, as ash will damage jet engines.

11 March 2026 UPDATE

Eruption episode 43 ended in the evening hours yesterday, and ITO was opened early this morning.

VH-TQE

VH-TQE (msn 596), a Dash8-315 Q300 owned by the Avmax Group, is being ferried from ASP to YYC, with stops at CNS, MAJ, and JRF. This white-tail Q300 departed ASP on 02 March, and its stop at JRF is tonight.

VH-TQE's History:

Jly 2003: Delivered to Eastern Australia Airlines, to operate for QantasLink.

__ 2017: Painted in the current QantasLink livery, and named "Launceston".

Dec 2024: Withdrawn from service, and stored at TMW.

Dec 2025: Ferried to ASP for storage, and purchased by the Avmax Group.

Royal Australian Air Force's N567G

The Royal Australian Air Force is taking delivery of their second L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine. N567G (msn 5607) is making its delivery flight from GVT to QPE, with stops at DMA, HIK, and UAM, flying as SAME55. It will be assigned to the RAAF's No. 10 Squadron.

OGG's Runway 2/20 Reconstruction

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation - Airports (HDOT-A) held a meeting on 02 March regarding the reconstruction project for Runway 2/20, which was originally built in 1942 during World War II. There are four proposals (one temporary, and three permanent) for a parallel runway to be built before Runway 2/20's reconstruction can begin (along with other governmental regulatory requirements). 

The three permanent runway proposals would place the second runway east of the current ramp area where there are the tour helicopter operations, FBOs, and the FAA control tower. Under the permanent proposals, Runway 5/23 (the general aviation/commuter runway) would be permanently closed.

Further information and HDOT-A illustrations in this Maui News article.

Virgin Australia's VH-8VG

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of VH-8VG "Peregian Beach" (c/n 67037, l/n 9495) today. THis 737-8 is making its delivery flight from MLB (after in-flight entertainment modifications) to BNE, with stops at ONT and KOA, as VOZ9947. Their overnight stop at KOA is tonight.

Coulson Aviation's N130CG

Coulson Aviation's N130CG (msn 382-4339) is making its way back to YXX from its Australian fire season base at BQB. This C-130H is making stops at QPE, OOL, APW, KOA, SMX, and YYJ, flying as CUL140. It's making its KOA overnight stopover today.

05 March 2026 UPDATE

N130CG departed KOA for SMX this morning.

Hainan Airlines' B-228G

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-228G (c/n 64330, l/n 9482) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to HAK, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, and flying as CHH2288.

N355FL

N355FL (msn 2553), an A321-231F owned by an undisclosed Bank of Utah trustee, is being ferried from XMN to MZJ, with stops at GUM and JRF. This white-tail A321's stop at JRF is this evening.

2553's History:
Sep 2005: Delivered to TACA International Airlines as N566TA, under lease from RBS.

Jun 2012: Sold to SMBC, and the lease was transferred.

May 2013: Airline rebranded as Avianca El Salvador.

Mar 2014: Leased to Monarch Airlines as G-ZBAI.

Nov 2016: Sold to Castlelake, and the lease was transferred.

Mar 2018: Leased to Aegean Airlines as SX-DNF.

May 2023: Returned to Castlelake as LY-BLW, and stored at TEV.

Sep 2023: Acquired by Flight Lease.

Mar 2024: Ferried to XMN for freighter conversion, registered as N355FL.

Nov 2024: Acquired by a Bank of Utah trustee.

Alaska Airlines Ferries N783HA For Re-painting

Alaska Airlines is ferrying N783HA "Me‘e" (c/n 66431, l/n 1236, f/n 783) from SEA to FTW to be painted in the global livery. 783 is the last of the four Hawaiian Airlines-liveried 787-9 DreamLiners to get the new livery.

Shandong Airlines' N234BE

Boeing is ferrying Shandong Airlines' N234BE (c/n 64322, l/n 9470) from BFI to HSN, with overnight stops at KOA and GUM. This 737-8 is flying as BOE789, was painted in the Shandong livery at VCV with a Hainan Airlines rudder. It will be repainted, and will have its cabin completed at HSN, and will be re-registered as B-228D upon delivery from HSN.

This is the first 737-8 for 2026 to be ferried to HSN for completion. B-228D was to have been leased to Hainan Airlines from MSFL, but was not taken up.

Federal Express' N867FD

Following the passing of Federal Express founder Frederick W Smith, the airline is paying tribute with an FWS logo on the underside of N867FD "Jaxson" (c/n 40673, l/n 1697, f/n 867). The logo was applied to this 777-F in mid-October 2025. It first appeared at HNL on 30 January 2026 from MEM as FDX1413, and onto OAK as FDX1800 later that day. We got a photo of N867FD this morning while on final approach for Runway 8L as FDX1413 from MEM. It will depart for OAK as FDX 1800 this afternoon.

N899FD "Archer" (c/n 66266, l/n 1784, f/n 899) was the first 777-F to receive the FWS tribute logo in August 2025, and ran to October 2025.

VH-VNJ

VH-VNJ (msn 2982), an A320-232, owned by Aircastle, ferrying from PER to P08, with stops at OOL, APW, and KOA. Its overnight stop is at KOA tonight. This white-tail A320 is being returned to Aircastle, and is scheduled to be parted out and scrapped.

2982's History:

Dec 2006: Delivered to Tiger Airways as 9V-TAI, under lease from RBS.

Sep 2009: Transferred to Tiger Airways Australia as VH-VNJ.

Jun 2011: Sold to Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance, and the lease was transferred.

Jly 2013: Airline rebrands as Tigerair Australia.

Nov 2014: Sold to Jackson Square Aviation, and the lease was transferred.

Dec 2016: Sold to Aircastle, and the lease was transferred.

Apr 2018: Airline rebrands as Virgin Australia Regional, and aircraft is named "Cossies Beach".

Dec 2025: Withdrawn from service, and stored at PER.

VH-TQL

The Avmax Group is ferrying VH-TQL (msn 603) from ASP to YYC, with stops at CNS, MAJ, JRF, and PDX. This white-tail Dash8-315 Q300 departed ASP on 18 February, and is making its stop at JRF tonight.

VH-TQL's History:

Jly 2004: Delivered to Eastern Australia Airlines, to operate for QantasLink.

Nov 2015: Transferred to operate for Jetstar Airways.

Aug 2021: Returned to operate for QantasLink, and named "Kyneton".

Nov 2025: Withdrawn from service, and stored at ASP.

Dec 2025: Acquired by the Avmax Group.

Sounds Air ZK-PLS

Sounds Air is ferrying ZK-PLS (msn 363) from BHE to Canada. This PC-12/45 is making stops at AMZ, AKL, APW, CXI, JRF, and ___. Its overnight stop at JRF is tonight.

Vietnam Airlines Finalizes 737-8 Order

Boeing announced today that Vietnam Airlines has finalized their order for 50 737-8s, as the airline continues to modernize its fleet, and plans for route expansion across Southeast Asia. No timetable was given as to when Vietnam Airlines will begin to take delivery.

Further information in this Boeing news release.

Mokulele Airlines And Japan Airlines Interline Agreement

Mokulele Airlines announced on an Instagram post today, that they will enter into an interline agreement with Japan Airlines, that will allow passenger feeds to/from MKK, JHM, and LNY.

Lāna‘i Air's N973LA

Lāna‘i Air is taking delivery of N973LA (msn 408-0050). This Cessna C408 SkyCourier is making its delivery flight from VGT to HNL, with a stop at SMX, as STT973. The original flight plan to Hawai‘i was listed as SMX to OGG, but made it to HNL instead.

Mahalo to renown aviation photographer Jay Selman for this photo taken at VGT on 10 February.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBU

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of 9V-MBU (c/n 44264, l/n 9489) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to SIN, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as SIA8890.

Korean Air's HL8508

Korean Air's 787-8 BBJ, HL8508 (c/n 41987, l/n 11), will be making a stop at KOA from ORD as KAL2450 this afternoon.

Delta Air Lines Expands Hawai‘i Service

Delta Air Lines announced today, that they will expand services to Hawai‘i for next winter. The airline will launch an MSP-OGG route, and resume the BOS-HNL route on 19 December 2026, both operated with their A330-300s. A daily SLC-KOA route, flown with their 767-300ERs, will launch on 09 November 2026.

Seasonal additions include: a second (three-times-weekly) ATL-HNL A330-300 flight, from 04 January 2027 to 31 March 2028; DTW-HNL (A330-300) to go daily from 09 November 2026; JFK-HNL (767-300ER) to go daily on 01 April 2026; and KOA-LAX to upgauge to their 767-300ERs for Winter 2026.

Further details are in this Delta Air Lines news release.

Alaska Airlines Ferries N782HA For Repainting

Alaska Airlines is ferrying N782HA "Humu Ma" (c/n 66430, l/n 1223, f/n 782) from SEA to FTW for repainting into the airline's global livery. This 787-9 is flying as ASA9980, and should return to service in about three weeks.

Shenzhen Airlines' B-225L

Shenzhen Airlines' B-225L (c/n 61124, l/n 8229) is the last of the corona virus / 737MAX grounded 737-8s to be delivered. B-225L is making is making its delivery flight this afternoon, from BFI to SZX, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as CSZ225L.

Mahalo to Seattle-based aviation photographer Joe G Walker for the photo of B-225L at BFI.

Skymark Airlines To Delay 737-8 Deliveries

CH-Aviation reports that Japan's Skymark Airlines will push back delivery of their first 737-8 from March to April 2026. Even with the delay, it will still make them Japan's first 737MAX series operator. The airline's first 737-8 will be registered as JA738A, and is about to roll off the assembly line.

VH-SBW

VH-SBW (msn 599), a Dash8-315 Q300 owned by the Avmax Group, is ferrying from ASP to YYC, with stops at CNS, MAJ, and JRF. Its overnight stop at JRF is tonight.

VH-SBW's History:

Jan 2004: Delivered to Sunstate Airlines, to operate for QantasLink.

Jly 2009: Acquired by Eastern Australia Airlines, to operate for QantasLink.

Jan 2017: Painted in the current livery, and named "Goulburn".

Mar 2025: Withdrawn from service, and stored at TMW.

Oct 2025: Ferried to ASP for storage.

Nov 2025: Acquired by the Avmax Group.

Japan Air Self-Defense Force's 58-1219

58-1219 (msn 019), a C-2 from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's 402 Hikotai, will be participating in a joint exercise with the 154th Wing / 15th Wing from 08 February to 13 February.

Information in this JASDF news release.

Sounds Air ZK-PLX

Sounds Air is ferrying ZK-PLX (msn 396), a PC-12/45, from BHE [Blenheim Airport, Woodburne, New Zealand] to YQT, with stops at PMR, AMZ, AKL, APW, CXI, JRF, OGG, and MCE.

396's History:

Oct 2001: Delivered to Royal Flying Doctor Service as VH-NWO.

Apr 2016: Acquired by Sounds Air as ZK-PLX.

OE-ICE

OE-ICE (msn 4583), an A319-133 ACJ owned by MJet, is making an overnight stop at HNL from LAX as MJF19E.

4583's History:

Feb 2011: Delivered to CIT Aerospace to as VP-CAS.

Mar 2012: Acquired by the Hill Sky Group, and registered as 9H-AGC.

Apr 2012: Acquired by Yalian Business Jet as B-6933.

Jan 2019: Acquired by Qi Xing Investment Ltd, registered as VP-CNC, and operated by Asia United Business Aviation.

Jly 2025: Acquired by MJet as OE-ICE.

05 February 2026 UPDATE

OE-ICE departed for SYD this morning.

N380AC

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying N320AC (msn 3383) from SZX to TUS, with stops at GUM and JRF. This A320-214 is flying as OMD314, is being returned to its lessor, and is making its JRF stopover today.

3383's History:

Jan 2008: Delivered to Shenzhen Airlines as B-6352 "苏州号", under lease from RBS.

Jun 2012: Sold to SMBC, and the lease transferred.

Jun 2016: Sold to Aircastle, and the lease transferred.

Jly 2022: Sold to Aero Capital Solutions, and the lease transferred.

Dec 2025: Withdrawn from service, and stored at SZX.

Air Cambodia Orders Ten 737-8s

Air Cambodia has formalized a firm order for ten 737-8s, with an option for ten more, as part of its modernization of its fleet. This is Air Cambodia's first order with Boeing.

Further information in this Boeing Mediaroom press release.

United Airlines' GUM Base To Switch To 737-8s

United Airlines has sent its first 737-8 to its GUM base, to begin the switch from the 737-824s to the 737-8s. N17302 (c/n 67559, l/n 8560, f/n 7302) began its ferry flight from MIA to GUM, with overnight stops at SFO and HNL. The MIA-SFO leg was flown as UAL3937, SFO-HNL as UAL3938, and HNL-GUM as UAL3939. There are 11 737-824s based at GUM, and it will be a one-for-one swap.

More 737-8s will be ferrying through HNL from next month, then the 737-824s will be ferried to the mainland.

Further information in this United Airlines press release.

Mahalo to Instagram user @palauanguy for the top photo taken at GUM.

All Nippon Airways' JA753A

All Nippon Airways is ferrying JA753A (c/n 28273, l/n 132) from HND to VCV, with an overnight stop at HNL. This 777-381, flying as ANA9432, made its stop at HNL early this morning.

JA753A's History:

Jly 1998: Delivered to All Nippon Airways.

Aug 1998: Sold to ORIX Aviation, and leased back.

Oct 2008: Re-purchased by ANA.

Jan 2026: Withdrawn from service, and stored at HND.

Four Seasons' G-XATW

The Four Seasons Jet Experience A321-253NX, G-XATW (msn 10150), is making a stop at KOA this afternoon, from BFI as AWC622L. This flight originated from STN yesterday.

Mahalo to Joe G Walker for capturing the above photo at BFI.

03 February 2026 UPDATE

G-XATW departed for PPT this morning as AWC622.

Airbus Canada Seeks To Build The A220-500

Airbus Canada is trying to line up orders for its new proposed A220-500 variant, as it seeks to begin development later this year. If approved by the Airbus board, this new variant will seat up to 180 passengers, while reducing its range (unspecified).

Further information in this CH-Aviation article.

Alaska Airlines Ferries N781HA For Repainting

Alaska Airlines ferried N781HA "Kapuahi" (c/n 66429, l/n 1172, f/n 781) from SEA to FTW early this morning for repainting into the new global livery.

Hainan Airlines' B-228F

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-228F (c/n 64429, l/n 9448) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to HAK, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as CHH2288. This the first 737 delivery flight to stop through Hawai‘i for 2026.

Delta Air Lines Orders 31 Airbus Widebodies

Delta Air Lines announced today that they have placed an order for 31 Airbus widebody airliners that comprises of 16 A330-900neos and 15 A350-900s. The order includes an option for 10 airliners.

Further details in this Delta Air Lines press release.

UPS Airlines Retires Their MD-11F Fleet

In their investors earnings call, UPS announced that their fleet of 36 MD-11Fs have been retired from service. Two of the 36 are still stored at HNL, N254UP (c/n 48406, l/n 547, f/n 254) and N288UP (c/n 48504, l/n 611, f/n 288) have been here since the grounding following the crash of UPS2976. 

N254UP has been parked on the ‘Ewa ramp since the grounding, and N288UP has been parked at Hardstand 2. Both aircraft have their engine intakes and exhausts covered, and the vent ports have been taped over.

Nothing has been revealed as to the plans to ferry out these two MD-11Fs.

Further information in this UPS press release.

29 January 2026 UPDATE

N288UP was moved to the Elliott Street ramp by Hawaiian Airlines, and Federal Express' N643FE has been moved to the North Ramp.