N796BA

N796BA (c/n 30327, l/n 356), a 737-7BC BBJ, owned by F&L Aviation III LLC (Las Vegas, NV), was at HNL today, and is seen above on the South Ramp.

30327 was originally delivered to NetJets Aviation as N127QS in August 1999, configured with a VIP interior. It was acquired by F&L Aviation in June 2011.

Hawaiian Adds Raiders Logo

The National Football League's Oakland Raiders logo has been applied to Hawaiian Airlines' 767-3CBER, N588HA (c/n 33466), "‘Iwa." Hawaiian Airlines will be the Raiders charter airline for the 13th season in a row.

It was photographed yesterday at SEA, departing to HNL as HA021.

Hawaiian Applies For KOA-HND

Hawaiian Airlines has applied with the US Department of Transportation for a second slot to fly to HND, not from HNL, but KOA. The proposed daily service between KOA and HND would be operated with an A330-243. Hawaiian had previously applied for a second HNL-HND flight, but feels now that there is a demand for the KOA service.

This would return service between the two cities since Japan Airlines (JAL70/79 [NRT-KOA-HNL-NRT]) cancelled daily service a few years ago. The difference will be that the Hawaiian flight will return to HND directly from KOA. JAL79 used to make a stop at HNL before returning to NRT.

Downloadable PDF link of Hawaiian's application.

Shenzhen's B-5673

Shenzhen Airlines is taking delivery of their second 737-87L this month. B-5673 (c/n 39155, l/n 4158) is making its delivery flight from BFI today as CSZ910, and will overnight at HNL. It's seen above, departing for MAJ from the "reef Runway", the next morning.

Pacific Wings Caravan Clips Pole At LUP

A Pacific Wings C208B Caravan clipped a light pole at LUP while taxiing, last week (date unknown). N303PW (msn 208B0985), was the Caravan involved in the accident. According to sources, none of the passengers nor the pilot were injured. The Caravan, however, sustained damage to the starboard wing. It's not known whether the aircraft can be repaired there. There's speculation that the Caravan will need to be shipped back to HNL by boat.

Photo of the incident involving N303PW.

N303PW was originally painted in the wave-themed Pacific Wings livery, but the C208B was later assigned to Georgia Skies (a Pacific Wings EAS subsidiary). N303PW was recently brought back to Hawai‘i, without the Georgia Skies markings.

China Southern's B-2921

One of two China Southern Airlines' 737-3Q8s leased from AWAS, is making its way back to the US mainland from PVG to MZJ (via HAK, GUM, MAJ, HNL, and OAK) as CSN2002. B-2921 (c/n 27286, l/n 2528) was delivered new to China Southern in September 1993.

This 737 made for a China Southern's own trifecta on HNL's South Ramp. It's too bad all three CSN 737s weren't parked in neighboring hard stands.

Xiamen's B-5657

Xiamen Airlines' B-5657 (c/n 38394, l/n 4153) wraps up today's 737-800 delivery hat trick. The 737-85C is flying as CXA5657, and is seen above on Hard Stand I.

China Southern's B-5675

China Southern Airlines' B-5675 (c/n 38926, l/n 4154) is the second 737-81B of the daily double (and hat trick). It's flying as CSN568. Along with sister-ship B-5676, it sits on the AirService Hawaii ramp.

China Southern's B-5676

Another 737-800 delivery hat trick, the second in three days, will stop through HNL today!

Leading off this hat trick, is China Southern Airlines' B-5676 (c/n 39827, l/n 4138). This 737-81B, flying as CSN567, is also part of a China Southern daily double. It's seen above, on the AirSevice Hawaii ramp.

Delta's N701DN

Delta Air Lines' N701DN (c/n 29740, l/n 697), a 777-232/LR, diverted into HNL from SYD as DAL16. The flight was bound for LAX. 

This 777 was the first Long Range variant delivered to an operator in the US back in February 2008, and wears the titles "The Delta Spirit". It later departed for LAX that night as DAL9856.

Qantas' VH-XZA

Qantas Airways is taking delivery of their newest 737-838, VH-XZA (c/n 39367, l/n 4150) today. It's making its delivery flight as QFA6024.

Allegiant To Launch IWA-HNL Service

Allegiant Airlines announced they will commence thrice-weekly 757-204 service between IWA (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport) and HNL, beginning February 7, 2013.

Further information in this Allegiant Airlines press release.

Air China's B-5680

Wrapping up the 737-800 delivery trifecta is Air China's B-5680 (c/n 40035, l/n 4149). This 737-89L is flying as CCA51.

Sorry, we were unable to get a photo of B-5680 at HNL.

Hainan's B-5686

Hainan Airlines' B-5686 (c/n 38156, l/n 4147), is the second 737-800 in today's trifecta. The 737-84P is flying as B5686.

Sorry, we were unable to get a photo of B-5686 at HNL.

Shandong's B-5651

Shandong Airlines' B-5651 (c/n 38642, l/n 4145), leads off a 737-800 delivery flight trifecta that will stop through HNL today. The 737-85N is flying as CDG5651, and is seen above on HNL's South Ramp.

Las Vegas Sands 747SP

This 747SP-SP21 of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation is becoming a frequent site in HNL. VQ-BMP (c/n 21649) sits in the morning sun awaiting its high rollers.

Air Pacific Re-Brands To Fiji Airways

Today, Air Pacific revealed their re-branded look and name as Fiji Airways, as they welcome their three new A330-200s, and a 737-800. Fiji Airways was actually the original name when the airline started in 1951. The existing fleet will be re-painted to the new brand as well. 

More information in this Airliners Gallery article that includes the new logo.

Shenzhen's B-5672

Shenzhen Airlines is taking delivery of B-5672 (c/n 39154, l/n 4146) today. The 737-87L is making its delivery flight as CSZ909, and will overnight at HNL.

Sorry, we were unable to get a photo of B-5672 at HNL.

Greetings from Boston!

Well, not really as I am already back in Hawaii. Boston is one of the most historic cities in the United States and likes to boast about having many of the first/oldest things in the country. Things like the first public park (Boston Common), first subway system, or oldest major league baseball stadium (Fenway Park).

Recently, Boston has added another first, the first U.S. city to receive scheduled service from Boeing's 787. JAL started flying NRT-BOS using the 787-8 on April 22nd. Of course I had to get a picture of the 787, and luckily JAL uses a gate at the end of BOS's Terminal E. This means you can see it from various areas outside of the teriminals.

Hawaiian Continues With The Raiders

Hawaiian Airlines will continue with the NFL's Oakland Raiders. It will be the 13th season that Hawaiian will transport the "Silver & Black Attack" for all of its pre-season and regular season road games.

More information in this Hawaiian Airlines press release.