Virgin Australia's VH-VPE

Virgin Australia is ferrying VH-VPE "Noosa Heads Beach" (c/n 37939, l/n 964) from TWB to the mainland for storage. This 777-3ZG is making stops at BNE, NAN, and HNL.

VH-VPE's History:

Feb 2009: Delivered to V Australia, but stored at VCV for two months before entering service.

Dec 2011: Airline rebrands as Virgin Australia.

Mar 2014: VH-VPE repainted to current livery.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at SYD.

Oct 2020: Ferried to WTB for onward storage.

QantasLink's N965UW

Alliance Airlines is taking delivery of their next QantasLink ERJ-190AR, N965UW (msn 19000198). It's making its delivery flight from SJO to BNE (via SDM, HNL, and MAJ), as UTY9814. It will be registered as VH-UZK after its arrival.

19000198's History:

Aug 2008: Delivered to US Airways as N965UW (f/n 965).

Jan 2010: Leased to Republic Airways to operate for Midwest Airlines as N172HQ.

May 2010: Painted in Frontier Airlines livery, "Stu The Rabbit" tail.

Dec 2012: Returned to US Airways as N965UW (f/n 965).

Dec 2013: Transferred to the American Airlines fleet following the merger.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at PIT, ferried to ROW a month later.

Aug 2021: Acquired by Jetran for preparation to deliver to Alliance Airlines.

Feb 2022: Ferried to SJO.

Icelandair's TF-FIC

Icelandair's TF-FIC "Magni" (c/n 30735, l/n 931), their Abercrombie & Kent logo jet 757-23N, has made a stop at HNL from BFI as ICE1408. This flight, which originated from KEF, is part of the around-the-globe charter flight that Abercrombie & Kent are known for.

30735's History:

Jun 2000: Delivered to American Trans Air as N526AT (f/n 526).

Mar 2003: Airline re-brands as ATA Airlines.

Feb 2006: Acquired by GECAS, and leased to VIM Airlines as EI-LTY.

Jly 2008: Leased to Aurela as LY-SKJ.

Mar 2011: Acquired by Icelandair as TF-FIC.

May 2011: Operated for the United Nations.

Mar 2012: Leased to Air Niugini.

Apr 2014: Returned to Icelandair.

N205UW

N205UW (c/n 30887, l/n 946), a 757-23N, is making a ferry flight from ROW to Asia for freighter conversion.

30887's History:

Nov 2000: Delivered to American Trans Air as N528AT, under lease from First Security Bank of Utah.

Mar 2003: Airline re-brands as ATA Airlines.

Mar 2005: Purchased by SP Aircraft Owner III LLC, and lease transferred

Jun 2005: Leased to Air Horizons as F-GRNJ.

Feb 2006: Acquired by US Airways as N644UW.

Oct 2006: Re-registered as N205UW.

Dec 2013: Integrated into the American Airlines fleet after the merger.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at ROW.

Jan 2021: Acquired by AerSale.

Qantas Makes Bid To Acquire Alliance Airlines

Simple Flying reports that Qantas Airways has made a AU$614M offer to acquire the remaining shares in Alliance Airlines, whom they already have nearly 20% ownership. Alliance already has a portion of their ERJ-190AR fleet painted in QantasLink colors (top photo). This deal would make Alliance a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group. It will need approval by Australian commerce regulators before the acquisition can take place.

Alliance uses HNL as a stopover point as their ERJ-190ARs deliver from SJO to BNE.

Further information in this article by CH-Aviation.

Ross Aviation Acquires AirService Hawaii

Fixed Base Operator Ross Aviation [Denver, CO] has acquired Hawai‘i's FBO Air Service Hawaii. The purchase includes operations and facilities at six Hawai‘i airports (HNL, LIH, OGG, LNY, ITO, and KOA). Ross Aviation itself, is being acquired by Atlantic Aviation.

Further information in this Yahoo! News article, and this AIN Online article.

United Marks 75 Years Of Hawai‘i Service

Today, United Airlines marked its 75th anniversary of service to Hawai‘i. UAL1175 [SFO-HNL] was chosen to be the celebratory flight, flown by N2250U (c/n 66590, l/n 1639, f/n 2150). Passengers at SFO were treated to Hawaiian music, and celebratory swag aboard the flight. Upon arrival at HNL, a blue lei was placed over the forward area of the 777-324ER.

Photos from @HNL_RSE's Instagram.

QantasLink's N967UW

QantasLink's latest ERJ-190AR, N967UW (msn 19000211), is making its delivery flight from SJO to BNE (via SDM, HNL, and MAJ). Operated by Alliance Airlines, it's flying as UTY9815.

19000211's History:

Sep 2008: Delivered to US Airways as N967UW (f/n 967).

Apr 2010: Leased to Republic Airways as N174HQ to operate for Frontier Airlines.

Mar 2013: Returned to US Airways.

Dec 2013: Transferred to the American Airlines fleet after the merger.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at PIT, ferried to ROW a month later.

Aug 2021: Acquired by Jetran for preparation to deliver to Alliance Airlines.

Feb 2022: Ferried to SJO.

CargoJet Airways' N28836

CargoJet Airways is taking delivery of its next 757-200F, N28836 (c/n 28836, l/n 861), as it makes its delivery flight from XMN to YHM, via GUM, HNL, and OAK, after freighter conversion. This 757-204F, flying as ELX288, will be re-registered as C-GAJU (f/n 510), and is under lease from Black Rock.

N28836 stopped through HNL in October 2021, as it ferried to XMN.

HIANG Retires 60-0329 To Museum

The Hawai‘i Air National Guard retired one of its KC-135Rs, 60-0329 "Kape‘a" (c/n 18104, l/n 443) today, after 25+ years with the 203rd ARS. It made its final flight to the National Museum of the US Air Force at Wright Patterson AFB, in Dayton, OH, where it will be inducted into the museum upon arrival.

During the Vietnam War in 1967, 0329 was involved in the first-ever tri-level air refueling, where it connected with a US Navy A-3, which then refueled a pair of US Navy F-8 Crusaders, then a pair of F-4 Phantoms, and another A-3. The crew was awarded the 1967 Mackey Trophy for meritorious service.

Delta Air Lines' N501DA

Delta Air Lines is sending their first A321-271NX, N501DA (msn 10437, f/n 5001), to HNL from SEA as DAL9959. This is the aircraft's first long-distance over-water flight since its delivery flight in March, and is being used for test and proving flights, as well as ground training (especially since Delta's A321s do not fly here). It's not known when Delta will implement their A321Ns into Hawai‘i service, but the airline currently has only two in their fleet, with another 150+ on firm order.

02 May 2022 UPDATE

N501DA returned to SEA under the same flight number.

04 May 2022 UPDATE

N501DA made another trip to HNL, and will return to SEA the next day.

N28883

N28883 (c/n 28883, l/n 737), a 767-304, owned by AerCap, is being ferried from GYR to SIN (via PHX and HNL) by Nomadic Aviation as OMD132. It will be converted to a freighter, and leased to Icelandair.

28883's History:

Feb 1999: Delivered to Britannia Airways as G-OYBH, under lease from ILFC.

Mar 1999: Subleased to Britannia (Germany) as D-AGYH.

Apr 2001: Subleased to Britannia (Sweden) as SE-DZO.

Apr 2002: Returned to Britannia Airways.

Dec 2003: Subleased to Garuda Indonesia until Mar 2004.

Nov 2004: Airline rebrands as Thomsonfly.

Nov 2005: Subleased to Garuda Indonesia until Feb 2006.

May 2009: Airline rebrands as Thomson Airways.

May 2014: Aircraft sold to AerCap, and lease transferred.

Oct 2017: Airline rebrands as TUI Airways.

Apr 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Nov 2021: Ferried to DGX for storage.

Jan 2022: Ferried to GYR for storage.

Mar 2022: Re-registered as N28883.

N803AC

N803AC (msn 210), a Dassualt Falcon 50 owned by Black Sand Aviation, is the newest business jet to be based at HNL.

Honolulu Fire Department Seeks A New Helicopter

KHON reports that the Honolulu Fire Department is seeking funds for new twin-engine helicopter to replace one of its three aging MD520N helicopter. No specific replacement model has been announced, nor has any potential candidates.

Batik Air's N282AV

The last of the trio of former Batik Air A320s that Nomadic Aviation is ferrying from ASP to MLB for the Aviation Capital Group, is N282AV (msn 8082), flying as OMD575.

8082's History:

Jan 2018: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LZG, under lease from ACG.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Aug 2021: Ferried to ASP for storage, and registered as VP-CKC.

Mar 2022: Registered as N282AV.

Batik Air's N417AV

The second of the three A320-214s ferried by Nomadic Aviation for the Aviation Capital Group, is N417AV (msn 7421), flying as OMD574.

7421's History:

Dec 2016: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LUM, under lease from ACG.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Aug 2021: Ferried to ASP for storage, and registered as VP-CJZ.

Mar 2022: Registered as N417AV.

Batik Air's N623AV

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying three former Batik Air A320-214s from ASP to MLB (via CNS, MAJ, JRF, and PHX) today, for lessor Aviation Capital Group. These A320s will be prepped and leased to Avianca. The first of the trio is N623AV (msn 6823), and is flying as OMD523.

6823's History:

Nov 2015: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LAS, under lease from GECAS.

Apr 2017: Acquired by ACG, and lease transferred.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Aug 2021: Ferried to ASP for storage, and registered as VP-CJP.

Mar 2022: Registered as N623AV.

VP-COS

VP-COS (msn 4347), a white-tail A320-214, is making a stop at HNL, as it transits from CTU to SNN on a lease return to Avolon. It also made stops at ICN, GUM, PNI, TUS, BGR, and KEF.

4347’s History:

Jun 2010: Delivered to Nouvelair Tunisie as TS-ING, under lease from GECAS.

Nov 2011: Leased to Chengdu Airlines as B-6850.

Jly 2016: Sold to Avolon, and lease transferred.

Dec 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CTU.

55 Years Of The 737

On this day, 55 years, ago, the first Boeing 737-100 made its first flight. Since then, nearly 11,000 models have been built over the years from the -100 to the -9MAX, and over 4,000 airframes are on order (including the new -7MAX and -10MAX variants).

Hawai‘i continues to play a pivotal part in the 737 program, as the islands have been home to operators Aloha Airlines, Aloha Air Cargo, TransAir Hawaii, and the US Air Force. Our state's airports have been used as a stopover point for new-build and used 737 delivery flights, as well as lease return ferry flights.

Currently, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines has 737 flights from the US mainland; Air Canada and WestJet Airlines have 737 service from Canada, and Fiji Airways has 737 service from Fiji.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBN

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of their first full-liveried new-build 737-8, 9V-MBN (c/n 44258, l/n 7840), today. It's making its delivery flight from PAE as SIA8890, and will overnight at HNL, before continuing onto GUM.

NOAA's N43RF

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is sending N43RF "Miss Piggy" (msn 5633) to HNL. This WP-3D Orion will be doing test flights out HNL for an unknown period of time.

Airwork's N225NZ

Airwork is ferrying N225NZ (c/n 25297, l/n 432) from AKL to GYR, via BNE, NAN, and HNL, for repainting into its livery. This 757-223F is flying as AWK2, and had been in storage since last December.

25297's History:

Mar 1992: Delivered to American Airlines as N663AM (f/n 5CL).

Oct 2014: Withdrawn from service, and ferried to ROW for storage.

May 2017: Acquired by the Texas Aviation Group.

Oct 2018: Ferried to GYR for freighter conversion.

Jly 2020: Purchased by Olympus Airways as SX-APX.

Dec 2021: Withdrawn from service, and ferried to AKL for storage.

ConAir's C-GVFT

ConAir's Avro RJ85, C-GVFT 166 (msn E2253), is returning to its base at YXX, after it's Australian summer season is over. It's ferrying from DBO to YXX, via CNS, GUM, MAJ, HNL, OAK, and YVR.

Japan Airlines' JA007D

Japan Airlines is ferrying JA007D (c/n 27639, l/n 134) from HND to VCV, via HNL. This 777-289, flying as JAL8132, being retired after 24 years of service.

JA007D's History:

Apr 1998: Delivered to Japan Air Service in the Akira Kurosawa livery.

Apr 2004: Integrated as Japan Airlines Domestic.

May 2006: Painted in the Tamagotchi special livery.

Oct 2006: Integrated to the Japan Airlines fleet.

Aug 2012: Painted in the current livery.

Civil Air Patrol's N98763 Crashes On Kaua‘i

Civil Air Patrol's Cessna 172P Skyhawk, N98763 (msn 172-76344), with two aboard, crashed in the mountains northwest of Kekaha, as it was performing a monthly tsunami warning practice flight. The Skyhawk, flying as CAP5163, departed LIH for a circle-island flight, but went down in the mountains above Kokeʻe, both aboard perished.

The HNL RareBirds team expresses our condolences to the families of the two aboard, as well as the CAP community.

Hillwood Airways' N737AT

Hillwood Airways' Boeing 737-7HJC BBJ, N737AT (c/n 36756, l/n 2405), is making as top at HNL. It's flight origin and destination were not available.

ConAir's C-GVFK

ConAir is ferrying C-GVFK (msn E2268) from CNS to YXX, via GUM, MAJ, and HNL, as it returns to Canada from the Australian summer firefighting assignment. This Avro RJ85 is now wearing the tail number 391.

LATAM's N564LA

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying LATAM's N564LA (c/n 40593, l/n 1038) from BOG to QPG, via HNL. This 767-316ER, flying as OMD124, is headed for freighter conversion, and is making a stop at HNL.

40593's History:

Oct 2012: Delivered to LAN Airlines as CC-BDI.

Aug 2013: Acquired by TAM Lines Aéreas as PT-MSV.

May 2016: Transferred to LATAM fleet when LAN and TAM merged.

Mar 2022: Re-registered as N564LA to the LATAM Airlines Group.

21 Mar 2022 UPDATE

N564LA departed early this morning for QPG.

Super Air Jet's PK-SJW

Super Air Jet is taking delivery of PK-SJW (msn 5158) today, and is flying from TUS to CGK, via HNL and GUM. This A320-232, flying as SJV1, is being leased from DAE Capital.

5158's History:

May 2012: Delivered to Air Via as LZ-MDR, under lease from AWAS.

Nov 2015: Withdrawn from service, and stored at SNN, a month later.

Mar 2016: Leased to IndiGo Airlines as VT-IDT.

Aug 2017: Sold to DAE Capital, and lease transferred.

Feb 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Nov 2020: Re-registered as LZ-MDR, and ferried to TUS for storage.

LATAM Airlines' CC-CXE

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying LATAM Airlines' CC-CXE (c/n 35696, l/n 968), from SIN to MIA, via HNL, as OMD123. This 767-316ERF was ferried to QPG by Nomadic in October 2021.

CC-CXE's History:

Jun 2008: Delivered to LAN Airlines.

Jun 2011: Leased to LAN Ecuador as HC-CKY.

Feb 2012: Returned, and re-registered as CC-CXE.

May 2016: Integrated into the LATAM Airlines Chile fleet after the merger.

Oct 2021: Ferried to QPG for freighter conversion.

QantasLink's N961UW

Alliance Airlines is taking delivery of N961UW (msn 19000183) today. This QantasLink-liveried ERJ-190AR is making its delivery flight from SJO to BNE, via SDM, HNL, and MAJ, as UTY9810. 

N961UW was diverted to LMM, while en route from SJO to SDM on 01 March, for an unknown maintenance issue. It's also remaining at HNL due to a technical issue.

It will receive its Australian registration after its arrival.

19000183's History:

Jun 2008: Delivered to US Airways as N961UW.

Oct 2009: Acquired by Republic Airlines to operate for Midwest Airlines.

Dec 2009: Re-registered as N168HQ.

Dec 2012: Re-acquired by US Airways as N961UW.

Dec 2013: Transferred to the American Airlines fleet following the AA/US merger.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, stored at PIT, then ferried to ROW a month later.

Aug 2020: Sold to Jetran.

Jly 2021: Ferried to SJO for prep to Alliance Airlines.

29 Mar 2022 UPDATE

N961UW departed for MAJ this morning.

Shanghai Airlines' N245BE

Boeing is ferrying a Shanghai Airlines 737-8, N245BE (c/n 61663, l/n 8164) from BFI to HSN, as BOE631, and is making stops at JRF and GUM.

23 Mar 2022 UPDATE

N245BE remains in GUM due to a technical issue.

Garuda Indonesia's N453AC

Garuda Indonesia is returning one of their 737-86Ns to lessor Aircastle. N453AC (c/n 37883, l/n 3463) is ferrying from KUL to CWF, via GUM,  HNL, and IAH.

37887's History:

Nov 2010: Delivered to Garuda Indonesia as PK-GFK, under lease from GECAS.

Mar 2013: Sold to CDB Aviation, and lease transferred.

Dec 2018: Sold to Aircastle, and lease transferred.

Oct 2020: Painted in the "Ako Pakai Masker" special livery.

Aug 2021:  Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Nov 2021: Ferried to KUL for storage.

ANA Holdings Gives Air Japan Its Own Identity

All Nippon Airways' parent company, ANA Holdings, has given their Air Japan subsidiary its own corporate identity. The Air Japan brand has existed for over 15 years, as ANA's domestic and international travel/leisure subsidiary. In the past, flights have used the NQ/AJX flight codes, but had full ANA-liveried aircraft with small Air Japan titles added to the fuselage (see above photo). Up until the China Corona Virus pandemic forced air travel to decrease, Air Japan flights to HNL were operated with ANA's 787-9s.

The new Air Japan will focus on medium-haul routes, with full service. It's not known if HNL will be part of the Air Japan route structure. However, since the re-instatement of the HND-HNL service last year, the flight is listed as an All Nippon Airways, ANA186/185.

Further information is detailed in this ANA Holdings press release. The AeroNews Global Facebook page has a post with various views of the new Air Japan livery. 

Lion Air's N381AG

The second of the Lion Air 737-8GPs being returned to the Aviation Capital Group, is N381AG (c/n 39861, l/n 5564). It's being ferried by Nomadic Aviation, and is flying as OMD553.

39861's History:

Aug 2015: Delivered to Thai Lion Air as HS-LUI, under lease from ACG.

Mar 2020: Transferred to Lion Air as PK-LQV.

Aug 2021: Withdrawn from service, and ferried to ASP for storage.

Lion Air's N386AG

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying a pair of Lion Air 737-8GPs from ASP to MEL, via BNE, HIR, HNL, and PHX, as they are being returned to the Aviation Capital Group (ACG). The first of the pair is N386AG (c/n 39868, l/n 5608), flying as OMD554.

39868's History:

Oct 2015: Delivered to Thai Lion Air as HS-LUK, under lease from ACG.

Mar 2020: Transferred to Lion Air as PK-LQW.

Aug 2021: Withdrawn from service, and ferried to ASP for storage.

Прошання Мрия!

We bid Aloha ‘oe to the gentle giant. Sadly, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Russian invasion forces have destroyed the lone Antonov An-225 Mriya, UR-82060 (c/n 19530503763, l/n 01-01) as they launched a second attack on Gostomel Airport, where the Antonov Design Bureau is based. According to Sam Chui's website, various outlets in the Ukraine, including Antonov, confirm the destruction of the world's largest aircraft.

There have been three times that the An-225 visited HNL. In 2005, the Mriya stopped to pick up historic rail cars to take to the midwest, and returned the cars a few week later. In 2009, following the earthquake and tsunami in American Sāmoa, the An-225 transported FEMA electrical generators to PPG, with a stop at HNL. And in 2018, it stopped here on its way to GUM, to deliver FEMA relief supplies after a typhoon hit Guam. 

EDITORIAL

We stand with the people of the Ukraine as they fight to keep their sovereignty and freedoms. We are keeping the Ukrainians in our thoughts and prayers. 🇺🇦

We stand against the aggression by Putin, and his forces.

N563WA

Elan Express is ferrying N563WA (c/n 30563, l/n 786) from VCV to SIN, via HNL. This 767-3BGER, flying as ELX563, is heading to SIN for freighter conversion for Northern Aviation Services.

30563's History:

Apr 2000: Delivered to Sobelair as OO-SLR.

Dec 2001: Acquired by Deutsche Structured Finance, and leased back.

Jly 2004: Leased to Hainan Airlines as B-2561.

Jun 2007: Leased to Ethiopian Airlines as ET-AMF.

Sep 2010: Sold to Automatic LLC, and lease transferred.

Feb 2014: Aircraft was hijacked as ETH702, and almost crashed due to lack of fuel.

Oct 2020: Withdrawn from service, returned to lessor as N563WA, and ferried to GYR for storage.

Jun 2021: Sold to Fortress Transportation, and ferried to VCV for storage.

Aug 2021: Sold to Northwest Aviation Leasing (Northern Aviation Services)

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBL

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of its second 737-8 in eleven days with 9V-MBL (c/n 44256, l/n 7736). It's still wearing the SilkAir livery, and flying from PAE as SIA8890, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Baitk Air’s VP-CJU

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying Batik Air’s VP-CJU (msn 7392) from CGK to MLB as OMD551. This A320-214 is making stops at GUM, HNL, and PHX. Tonight’s stop at HNL is only a brief fuel stop. It’s being returned to Aviation Capital Group, to be leased to Avianca.

7392’s History:

Dec 2016: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LUL, under lease from ACG.

Jan 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Croman Corporation's N615CK Crashes on Kaua‘i

Croman Corporation's Sikorsky S-61N, N615CK (msn 61814), crashed near BKH as it returned from a contract flight for the US Navy. Sadly, all four aboard perished.

Updated coverage from KHON2 News.

Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to the families of all those affected.

India Navy's N674DS

The Indian Navy is taking delivery of their next P-8I Neptune, N674DS (c/n 64893, l/n 8834) today. It's flying as BOE234 from BFI to India, with stops at HNL and GUM, and will be registered as IN331 after its arrival and induction.

Batik Air's VP-CJQ

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying Batik Air's VP-CJQ (msn 6991) from CGK to MLB, via GUM, HNL, and PHX, as OMD547. This A320-214 is being returned to the Aviation Capital Group.

6991's History:

Mar 2016: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LAV, leased from ACG.

Mar 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

40 Years Of The 757

On this day, 40 years ago, Boeing's first 757-200 made its maiden flight out of RNT.  Since then 1,050 757s (both -200s and -300s) have been built. Currently, Asia Pacific Airlines, Air Transport International, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate 757 to/from Hawai‘i.

Here are some of the 757s that operated to/from HNL ...

Eastern Airlines' N705KW

Eastern Airlines is using N705KW (c/n 24342, l/n 363, f/n 705) for ETOPS certification. The original flight by this 767-336ER, EAL9801 [JFK-HNL], was diverted to OAK on 16 February. It's making the ETOPS flight this evening from OAK as EAL9802.

24342's History:

Apr 1991: Delivered to British Airways as G-BNWJ "City of Athens".

Jly 2000: Acquired by Qantas Airways as VH-ZXD.

Jly 2013: Withdrawn from service, and stored at PVG.

Jun 2014: Acquired by Jet Midwest as N793JM.

Mar 2015: Acquired by KMW Leasing, and ferried to MCI for storage.

Jly 2017: Leased to Dynamic Airways.

Mar 2018: Renamed to Eastern Airlines, and acquired N793JM.

Jun 2018: Re-registered as N705KW.

21 Feb 2022 UPDATE

It will return to the mainland as EAL9900 to MIA.

Korean Air's HL8068

Korean Air Business Jet's Gulfstream G650ER, HL8068 (msn 6199), is making a stop at HNL from DAL as KAL9052. This G650ER is one of three aircraft, also a Global Express XRS, and a Boeing BBJ, in the business jet fleet that offers private charter services.

Silk Way West Airlines' VQ-BBH

Silk Way West Airlines' VQ-BBH (c/n 62708, l/n 1530) is making a brief fuel stop from ORD as AZG4033. This 747-83QF is continuing onto BNE.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBK

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of 9V-MBK (c/n 44255, l/n 7688) today. This SilkAir liveried 737-8 is making its delivery from PAE as SIA8890, and will make an overnight stop at HNL, before continuing on to GUM, then SIN.

9V-MBK made its first flight in Aug 2019, but due to the MAX series groundings, it was placed in storage at MWH. It was ferried to BFI last December, then PAE at the beginning of this month.

Garuda Indonesia's N452AC

Garuda Indonesia is returning one of their 737-86Ns to lessor Aircastle. N452AC (c/n 36808, l/n 3505) is ferrying from KUL to CWF, via GUM,  HNL, and IAH.

37887's History:

Dec 2010: Delivered to Garuda Indonesia as PK-GFL, under lease from GECAS.

Mar 2011: Sold to CDB Aviation, and lease transferred.

Dec 2018: Sold to Aircastle, and lease transferred.

Aug 2021:  Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Dec 2021: Ferried to KUL for storage.

N379BR

N379BR (c/n 29379, l/n 919), a 757-2G5 owned by Black Rock, is ferrying from GYR to XMN for freighter conversion. The ferry flight is being operated by Elan Express as ELX379, and is making a stop at HNL, then GUM. This 757 will be bound for CargoJet Airways after conversion.

29379's History:

Apr 2000: Delivered to Balair as HB-IHR.

Oct 2001: Airline renamed as Belair, HB-IHR sold to ILFC and leased back, and named "Solemar".

Nov 2007: Sub-leased to Air-Berlin, but operated by Belair.

Nov 2009: Withdrawn from services, and stored at MUC.

May 2010: Leased to Thomson Airways as G-OOBN.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, and lease transferred.

Oct 2017: Airline re-branded as TUI Airways.

Jun 2021: Sold to Black Rock, and lease transferred.

Sep 2021: Withdrawn from service, and ferried to GYR a month later.

Dec 2021: Registered as N379BR.

Alaska Airlines' N932AK Makes Hawai‘i Visit

On 05 January, Alaska Airlines unveiled its Orca-themed "West Coast Wonders" 737-9, N932AK (c/n 44089, l/n 8163, f/n 932), with its first revenue flight from SEA to ANC. On 22 January, N932AK made its first appearance at HNL from SEA as ASA896. This morning, we captured the orca-liveried 737-9 as it departed for SEA as ASA942.

Batik Air’s VP-CKJ

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying a former Batik Air A320-214, VP-CKJ (msn 8354), from CGK to MLB, via KUL, GUM, HNL, and PHX. It’s flying as OMD552, and being returned to the Aviation Capital Group.

8354’s History:

Jly 2018: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LZI, under lease from the Aviation Capital Group.

Jan 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

JA708A

JA708A (c/n 28277, l/n 278), a former All Nippon Airways 777-281ER, is ferrying from HND to MHV, via HNL, as ANA9431. It will be placed into storage at MHV.

This 777-281ER was delivered to ANA in May 2000, and was withdrawn from service in February 2021.