N18622

Another former United Airlines 737-524, N18622 (c/n 27526, l/n 2669), is making its way toward Indonesia to join the Sriwijaya Air fleet.

N18622 was originally delivered to Continental Airlines in December 1994, and assigned the fleet number 622. In 2008, N18622 had Blended Winglets™ installed. When Continental merged with United in 2010, N18622 was transferred in with a new fleet number, 0622.

Sorry, we were unable to get a photo of N18622 at HNL.

B747-8 Experimental

Primer only

BOE524 from KPAE on 01/25/13, a B747-8 Freighter Experimental on the South Ramp at KOA.  They will be on the ground overnight only on a quick turn test flight.  There's no paint, no frills on this one.  It's all business.

This 747-8KZF is bound for Nippon Cargo Airlines as JA14KZ (c/n 37394, l/n 1469), and is flying as BOE524 during its pre-delivery test flights.

B747-8 Freighter Experimental

40,000 ft at Mach .8 is tough on Decals

Shanghai's B-5730

Shanghai Airlines is taking delivery of B-5730 (c/n 39302, l/n 4313) today. The 737-86D is flying out of BFI as CSH730, and will overnight at HNL. It's seen above taxiing onto to its parking spot.

Lion Air's PK-LKQ

Lion Airlines is taking delivery of PK-LKQ (c/n 38727, l/n 4320) today. It's their second 737-8GP being delivered in as many days. PK-LKQ is flying as LNI1, and will tech stop at HNL. It's seen above being prepped for its next leg to MAJ on the Castle & Cooke ramp.

Korean Adds NRT-HNL

Korean Air is jumping back into the NRT-HNL route beginning March 31, 2013. They will operate this daily service with their A330-300s, KAL001 will originate from ICN, then make a stop at NRT, before arriving at HNL. KAL002 will make the return flights to NRT and ICN.

More information in this KHON article, and this Airline Route article.

Malaysia's 9M-MXO

Malaysia Airlines is taking delivery of 9M-MXO (c/n 40142, l/n 4317) today. The 737-8H6 is making its delivery flight as MAS5473. It made its initial leg out of BFI five hours late, and arrived at HNL in the early evening. It's scheduled to depart HNL for MAJ tomorrow morning (above).

Hawaiian Airlines "Blast From The Past!"

Time for another HNL Rarebirds "Blast from the Past". Above, is a Hawaiian Airlines DC-3 flying over Kāne‘ohe Bay in the late 1940's. The windward side of O‘ahu is as beautiful then, as it is today. And the DC-3 is as beautiful as ever.

Lion's 80th 737NG

Lion Airlines is taking delivery of their 80th 737NG today. PK-LKP (c/n 38685, l/n 4314), a 737-8GP, has a commemorative dark green tail with "80th 737 Next Generation", and is making its delivery flight as LNI1. It made its brief two-hour fuel stop, then continued onto MAJ.

N657AG

N657AG (c/n 28657, l/n 2859), a 737-36Q, is making a ferry flight from VCV (via OAK), and stopped off at HNL. It's owned by the Aviation Capital Group (ACG), and appears to be headed for another lessee in the western Pacific. We've been told this 737 is a white tail. It will also make stops at MAJ and GUM, before reaching ICN.

28657 was originally purchased by Boullion AS, and leased to China Xinhua Airlines as B-2982. In mid-2003, it was repainted into the standard Hainan livery, but retained the China Xinhua titles. It never received the 2007 Hainan Group livery.

Skymark's JA73NQ

Skymark Airlines is taking delivery of JA73NQ (c/n 39432, l/n 4310) today. The AWAS-leased 737-81D is making its delivery flight as SKY73NQ, and is seen above, taxiing to the Castle & Cooke Aviation ramp.

N218AW

A former Shenzhen Airlines 737-33A, N218AW (c/n 27463, l/n 2831), is making its way from China to the US mainland, as its lease with AWAS has expired. The flight originated from SZX, and will go to TUS. It made stops at MNL, GUM, HNL, and OAK.

27463 was delivered to AWAS in November 1996 to Shenzhen Airlines as B-2972. In 2008, it was painted in the 2007 Shenzhen livery.

Alaska Airlines Hijack Prank

Apparently someone called in a hijack prank the Honolulu FBI Field Office, last night, regarding Alaska Airlines' flight 819, from KOA to SEA. A pair of F-15s were scrambled, and escorted the 737-890 into SEA. The suspected passenger was cleared, but the hunt is on for the caller.

Further information in this KING5 (Seattle) report.

Shandong's B-5723

Shandong Airlines is taking delivery of B-5723 (c/n 39329, l/n 4311) today. The 737-8FZ, leased from Babcock & Brown, is flying as CDG5723. It's seen above taxiing onto is parking spot on HNL's South Ramp.

China Eastern's B-5731

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-5731 (c/n 40951, l/n 4303) today. The 737-89P is flying from BFI as CES299. It's seen above, shortly after arriving from BFI, on the AirService Hawaii ramp.

American Unveils New Look

With the arrival of its first few new-build 777-323ERs, American Airlines has unveiled a new logo, livery and branding. Above, is an artist rendition of American's new look.

Further information on this American Airlines webpage.

One of American's 737-823s, N908NN (c/n 31157, l/n 4247, f/n 3JT), has been painted in the new livery as well. The new-build 737s and 777 will receive the new livery, and the existing fleet will transition to the new look over the next few years.

Hainan's B-5711

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-5711 (c/n 39195, l/n 4304) today. The 737-84P is making its delivery flight as B5711. Some websites had the first leg listed as BFI-HNL, but B-5711 was not to be found at HNL, nor at KOA, nor OGG. We are not sure where B-5711 made its first stop after leaving BFI. It would have to have been either LIH or ITO, but we have yet to receive any confirmation on that information.

Kamaka's N248KA

Earlier this week, HNL's newest resident arrived on its delivery flight from SMX. Kamaka Air took delivery of their second Cessna C208BF Grand Cargomaster, N248KA (msn 208B2408). The C208BF was painted into the Kamaka livery at SMX, after flying from the Cessna factory.

China Southern's B-5716

China Southern Airlines' B-5716 (c/n 38937, l/n 4307) wraps up today's 737NG delivery flight triple play. The 737-81B is flying as CSN805, and will overnight at HNL. B-5716, seen above after arriving from BFI, will continue onto PNI tomorrow.

Apparently, there are low fuel supply issues at MAJ, that limits fuel to scheduled service only, hence the second leg going to PNI.

Air China's B-5296

Air China is taking delivery of their newest 737-79L today. B-5296 (c/n 41091, l/n 4301) is flying as CCA51, and will overnight at HNL. B-5296 was parked on the ‘Ewa Hardstands, and will continue onto PNI tomorrow.

Xiamen's B-5706

Xiamen Airlines' B-5706 (c/n 38399, l/n 4306) leads off today's 737NG delivery flight triple play. The 737-85C is flying as CXA5706, and will overnight at HNL. B-5706 was parked on the ‘Ewa Hardstands, and will continue onto PNI tomorrow.