N29387

Cargo Aircraft Management is ferrying N29387 (c/n 29387, l/n 840) from GYR to CAN, via PHX, HNL and GUM, for freighter conversion, and sale to SF Airlines. This 767-3Q8ER is still wearing the Condor livery.

29387's History:

Jun 2001: Delivered to Air Europa as EC-HSV, under lease from ILFC.

Nov 2008: Subleased to Garuda Indonesia for two months.

Apr 2012: Withdrawn from service.

May 2012: Leased to Transaero as EI-RUY.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, and the lease transferred.

Sep 2015: Withdrawn from service, and stored at SNN for four months, then HHN for another two months.

Feb 2016: Leased to Condor as D-ABUO, though inducted in five months later.

Jly 2022: Withdrawn from service, stored at HHN and DUS, then ferried to GYR two months later.

Oct 2022: Re-regisetered as N29387 by AerCap.

Apr 2023: Acquired by Cargo Aircraft Management.

Dec 2023: Leased to SF Airlines.

Malaysia Airlines' 9M-MVC

Malaysia Airlines is taking delivery of 9M-MVC (c/n 66360, l/n 8843) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to KUL, via HNL and GUM, as MAS5041.

QantasLink's VH-8NR

Network Aviation is taking delivery of VH-8NR "Cape Leeuwin" (msn 2485). This QantasLink-liveried A319-132 is making its delivery flight from BQN to PER, via PHX, HNL, APW, and BNE. It's being flown by Southern Cross International as SXI2443. VH-8NR departed BQN for PHX yesterday, with an overnight stop, and will make an overnight stop at HNL. The remainder of the delivery flight will be flown as SXI2441.

2485's History:

Jun 2005: Delivered to Spirit Airlines as N505NK (f/n 505), under lease from ILFC.

Nov 2007: Painted in the 2007 livery, and the name removed.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, and the lease transferred.

Sep 2015: Painted in the 2014 livery.

May 2018: Purchased by Spirit Airlines.

Jan 2020: Given fleet number 1505.

Feb 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at P08 [Coolidge Muni Airport, Coolidge, AZ].

Apr 2023: Acquired by Gryphon Aviation Leasing.

Aug 2023: Ferried to MCN for prep to QantasLink, and back to P08 a month later.

Mar 2024: Ferried to BQN [Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR] to prep for Network Aviation..

Cargojet Airways' C-GAJG

Cargojet Airways 767-323ERF, C-GAJG (c/n 25446, l/n 453, f/n 642), is making a brief fuel stop at HNL from LAX this evening as CJT3205. It's flying from XCR [Vatry Chalons Airport, Paris, France] to NOU, via YHZ, LAX, HNL, and NAN.

Kamaka Air Cleared To Resume Operations

The FAA has allowed Kamaka Air to resume operations this evening, following a week-long suspension of service. Kamaka's cargo operation will return to normal service by Friday.

Runway 4R Re-opens

With the construction work on Runway 4R/22L completed, the runway will re-open today. Later this afternoon, Runway 4L/22R will close for continuous repairs similar to the work done to 4R, lasting to 02 September (weather permitting). Runway 8L will remain shortened to 8,600 feet, with Taxiway E as the last exit point; and Runway 26R will remain closed for arrivals.

The above illustration shows Runway 4L/22R closed, along with the corresponding taxiways. Because most arriving heavy traffic is required to roll to the end of Runway 4R, they are not able to turn left to taxi to the main terminal. Only flights going to the south ramp are landing on 4R, or those able to turn left at Taxiway E. Most commercial and military flights will have to land on Runway 8L, with Taxiway E as the last exit point. Runway 8R is available for full-length arrivals on request. Aircraft can cross both Runway 4s at Taxiway D or E when going between the north to south sides.

No mention was made if there should be a reversal in the traffic pattern.  Both Runway 26R and 22R would be closed for arrivals, but 26R will be open from Taxiway E for departures. 22L can be used for departures, though traffic from Terminals 1 and 2 will cross the 22s at Taxiway D or E, then down Taxiway C.

Further information in this HDOT press release.

FAA Suspends Kamaka Air's Operations

The FAA has suspended the operating certificate for Kamaka Air, Wednesday, as the airline undergoes a change in leadership. While Kamaka awaits its leadership change, they have contracted with TransAir Hawaii to cover for their services.

News coverage by KHON2 News.

9Air's B-208H

9Air is taking delivery of B-208H (c/n 61377, l/n 7323) today. This 737-8, wearing the dark blue-themed livery, is making its delivery flight from BFI to CAN, via HNL, GUM and TSN, as JYH208. This is 9Air's second of four that were built before the grounding and pandemic, that were in storage.

On a related note, 9Air has rebranded with a new logo, word mark, and livery. Their website shows the new look. The only 737 to be painted in the new livery is B-1552. It's not known if their third 737-8 (unregistered, c/n 61385, l/n 7929), in storage at MWH; or their fourth 737-8, (B-206L, c/n 61374, l/n 7263), currently at VCV, will be repainted before their deliveries.

LIH's Runway 3/21 Extension Project

HDOT announced that LIH's Runway 3/21 will be extended an additional 855 feet on the approach end of Runway 3, to bring it to a length of 7,355 feet. Taxiway A will be extended to the new end of Runway 3 as well. Runway 3/21 will close, with work will be done nightly from 23:00 to 08:00. This is part of the project to work to rehabilitate LIH's runways and taxiways.

Further information in this HDOT press release.

N480CH

N480CH (c/n 29024, l/n 131), a 737-72T BBJ owned by Crescent Heights, is making a stop at HNL from MFM [Macau International Airport, Taipa Island, Macau].

29024's History:

Nov 1998: Delivered to the Tracinda Corporation as N50TC.

Apr 2016: Acquired by Crescent Heights.

Jun 2017: Re-registered as N480CH.

N247BE

Boeing is ferrying N247BE (c/n 60939, l/n 8082) from BFI to HSN, via JRF and GUM, for painting and cabin completion at its Boeing China center in Zhoushan, China. This grey tail is going to Air China, and will receive its Chinese registration upon delivery from HSN.

Atlas Air To End Flying For Amazon Prime Air

Atlas Air announced today that their ACMI contract with Amazon Prime Air will not be renewed. The plan is for Atlas to end 767-300ERF and 737-800F service by June 2025. Atlas cites loss of revenue flying for Amazon. Atlas presently has 17 767-300ERFs and eight 737-800Fs under the Amazon Prime Air contract. The 767s will continue under the dry-lease agreement with Atlas Holdings' Titan Leasing for another three years after the initial ten-year lease ends.

Further details in this Lodestar article, and this follow-up article.

When Amazon Prime Air began flights to HNL in April 2018 from ONT, Atlas Air was the airline operating the flights. Service was weekly in the beginning, but has since progressed to daily. Eventually, LIH had flights flown by ATI, and OGG and KOA had their flights by Atlas. 

How will the move by Atlas Air affect the Hawai‘i market?  It probably won't affect Hawai‘i too much until Atlas begins phasing out its service. Currently, Atlas' Amazon Prime Air 767-300ERF flights serve KOA and OGG. GTI3750 flies from ONT to KOA, then as GTI3751 from KOA to OGG, then as GTI9858 from OGG to ONT. If anything, ATI will pick up the OGG and KOA flights.

HNL and LIH are served by Air Transport International's Amazon Prime Air flights.

Amazon Prime Air also has ACMI contracts with ABX Air, Hawaiian Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines.

Delta Air Lines' N513DZ Diversion To HNL

Delat Air Lines' A350-941, N513DZ (msn 277, f/n 3513), made a diversion to HNL from its LAX-SYD route. The flight landed on Runway 8R around 02:55L. Because of duty times, the continuing leg to SYD was canceled, and the A350 towed to the ‘Ewa ramp until the flight can continue.

Ukraine Air Alliance's UR-CGV

Ukraine Air Alliance's An-12BK, UR-CGV (msn 5344610) is making an overnight stop at HNL from SBD as UKL5019, tonight. It will continue onto MAJ tomorrow morning. UKL5019 is routed from LRD to PNH, via SBD, HNL, MAJ, and GUM.

02 June 2024 UPDATE

UR-CGV is returning to LRD as UKL5062.

Sentry Aloha 24-2

The Hawai‘i Air National Guard is hosting Sentry Aloha 24-2. This exercise, that begins today, and runs until mid-June, has units from the host 154th Wing, along with the following units:

F-16s from the 195th FS, Arizona Air National Guard;

F-16s from the 115th FS, Wisconsin Air National Guard;

A-10Cs from the 47th FS, Air Force Reserve Command;

F-35As from the 442nd TES; and 

F-16s from the 119th FS, New Jersey Air National Guard.

There are also various tanker assets participating as well. NGF is hosting a couple of units, as well as KOA.

Interesting factoid, the 47th FS has its roots in Hawai‘i, as it began its service in 1940 as the 47th Pursuit Squadron. It was based at Wheeler Army Air Field, as part of the 15th Pursuit Group. The 47th fighters were able to down eight Japanese Navy aircraft on 07 Dec 1941. The unit was active for World War II in the Pacific Theater, but after the war ended, it was deactivated in 1946. The unit was reactivated as the 47th Fighter Squadron in 1952, and based in Niagara Falls, New York

Kalitta Air's N740CK In-flight Emergency

The Aviation Herald reports that Kalitta Air's N740CK "Doug Kalitta Sr. 1" (c/n 24405 l/n 745) had an in-flight fire in the aft cabin, as it flew from LAX to HNL as CKS368 on 24 May. The fire was extinguished, and the flight continued onto HNL. N740CK was able to re-enter service several hours later.

China To Delay 737MAX Deliveries

CH-Aviation reports that the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is delaying any 737MAX series deliveries until the batteries that power the new 25-hour cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) are reviewed. Earlier this month, Congress mandated that the FAA requires CVRs in new-builds must have the new 25-hour CVRs, instead of the current two-hour versions. The EASA has required the use of 25-hour CVRs for the past three years. Currently, there over 60 737-8s for Chinese carriers in testing or in storage.

Cargojet Airways' C-GAJG

Cargojet Airways 767-323ERF, C-GAJG (c/n 25446, l/n 453, f/n 642), is making a pre-dawn, brief fuel stop at HNL from LAX as CJT3191. It's flying from XCR [Vatry Chalons Airport, Paris, France] to NOU, via YHZ, LAX, HNL, and NAN. The XCR-YHZ-LAX segment was flown as CJT3190, LAX-HNL-NAN, flying as CJT3191, and NAN-NOU as CJT3192.

28 May 2024 UPDATE

C-GAJG is returning to its YHM base from NOU, via NAN and HNL. The NOU-NAN-HNL segment is flown as CJT3193, and the HNL-YHM segment as CJT3194.

Hau‘oli Lā Hānau Jetstar Airways

Jetstar Airways is celebrating its 20th anniversary today. The Qantas Group low-cost subsidiary launched A330-200 service to HNL from SYD in Dec 2006. Nine years later, Jetstar upgraded to the 787-8, and now serves HNL from SYD (JST3/4), and MEL (JST1/2). They also had service between BNE and HNL (JST5/6), but was short-lived.

N919NX

Nexus Aviation Ventures' N919NX (msn 2919) is making its way back to TUS from XMN after it completed its freighter conversion. This A321-231F is making stops at GUM, MAJ, and HNL along the way. N919NX stopped through HNL in August 2023 on its ferry flight to XMN.

Airfast Indonesia's PK-OFM

Airfast Indonesia is taking delivery of their second of two 737-8s, PK-OFM  (c/n 64993, l/n 7100), leased from Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. It's making its delivery flight from MZJ to CGK, via HNL and GUM, as PKOFM.

64993's History

Oct 2018: Delivered to Norwegian Air Shuttle as LN-BKD, "Marco Polo" tail artwork.

Oct 2019: Sold to Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, and leased back; then subleased to Norwegian Air Sweden as SE-RYA.

Jly 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at ILD.

Oct 2023: Leased to Airfast Indonesia as PK-OFM, with the temporary registration of T7-OFM, and ferried from ILD to MZJ (via KEF) for storage, by Southern Cross International as SXI2370.

N353FT

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying N353FT (c/n 35378, l/n 2346) from CAN to P08, via GUM and JRF. This 737-71B, owned by Fortress Transport (FTAI) is flying as OMD254, and will make a brief late-night fuel stop at JRF. It's the second 737-71B that Nomadic is ferrying through JRF in three days, and like the other 700, this one will be parted out and scrapped by eCube.

35378's History:

Aug 2007: Delivered to China Southern Airlines as B-5250.

Nov 2013: Blended Winglets installed.

May 2022: Sold to CALC, and leased back.

May 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at URC.

Jan 2024: Ferried to CAN for storage.

May 2024: Acquired by Fortress Transport.

HNL's Runway 4L/22R To Close For Repairs

Following the completion of the work done on Runway 4R/22L, that runway is scheduled to re-open on 10 June, and on the same day, Runway 4L/22R will close for the same type of work. Runway 4L/22R is scheduled to re-open on 10 September, weather permitting.

Further information in this HDOT press release.

N324FT

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying N324FT (c/n 32934, l/n 1465) from WUH [Tianhe International Airport, Wuhan, China] to P08 [Coolidge Muni Airport, Coolidge, AZ], via GUM and JRF, as OMD244. This 737-71B is being ferried for Fortress Transportation (FTAI), and will be making a short, late-night fuel stop at JRF. N324FT is due to be parted out and scrapped by eCube.

32934's History:

Mar 2004: Delivered to China Southern Airlines as B-5069.

Jan 2014: Blended Winglets installed.

Jan 2022: Sold to CALC, and leased back.

Mar 2024: Withdrawn from service, and stored at WUH.

May 2024: Acquired by FTAI.

NASA's N926NA

NASA is flying N926NA (msn 63-13503A), their Martin WB-57A Canberra weather research aircraft from EFD [Johnson Space Center / Ellington Airport, Houston TX], via BAB [Beale AFB, Marysville, CA], that will make a stop at HNL, as NASA926, to perform weather test flights this coming week.

63-13503's History:

Originally designated by the US Air Force as 53-3974, and built as an RB-57D, then re-built as an RB-57F.

___ 1965: Assigned to the 6901st Reconnaissance Squadron.

___ 1966: Assigned to the 7407th Support Squadron.

___ 1968: Converted to a WB-57F, and assigned to the 58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron.

Feb 1994: Decommissioned from the USAF, registered as N357AR for the National Science Foundation.

Feb 2003: Acquired by NASA as N926NA for its High Altitude Research Program.

Qantas Airways' VH-ZNJ

Qantas Airways' VH-ZNJ "Longreach" (c/n 66074, l/n 929) is making its first appearance at HNL today. This 787-9 DreamLiner, wearing the airline's 100th anniversary special livery, is flying as QFA103/104.

19 May 2024 UPDATE

VH-ZNJ is making another appearance today.

LATAM Cargo's N572LA

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying N572LA (c/n 41747, l/n 1034) for LATAM Cargo, from CAN to MEX, via JRF, as OMD232. This 767-316ERF, still in the TAM livery, just completed freighter conversion. It will make an overnight stop at JRF tonight.

N572LA stopped through JRF this past January as it ferried by Nomadic for freighter conversion.

Ukraine Air Alliance UR-CAJ

Ukraine Air Alliance's An-12BK UR-CAJ (msn 8346106) made a stop at HNL from MAJ today as UKL5007. It will overnight, before continuing onto LAP [Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport, La Paz, México] as UKL5001.

Virgin Australia's VH-8IF

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of VH-8IF "Maroochydore Beach" (c/n 66647, l/n 8919) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from MLB (after cabin configuration) to BNE, via ONT and KOA, as VOZ9947. Its stop at KOA will be an overnighter. VH-8IF was ferried from BFI to MLB on 08 May, as VOZ9946.

Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace Flights To New Caledonia

With the riots occurring in the French territory of New Caledonia, the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace (French Air and Space Force) is transporting over 1,000 Gendarme (French National Police) officers. A330-200s from 31e Escadre Aérienne de Ravitaillment et de Transport Stratégiques (31st Aerial Refuel and Strategic Transport Wing) have been making flights from France to NOU [La Tounta International Airport, Noumeá, New Caledonia], via YVR and HNL, for the past few days. A400Ms from 61e Escadre de Transport (61st Transport Squadron) are also making flights to Noumeá. Other flights have gone to BNE and WLS [Hihifo Airport, Wallis Island].

Further information in this BBC article.

Hawaiian Airlines Inaugurates Service To SLC

Hawaiian Airlines becomes the second airline with daily service between HNL and SLC. HAL84 launched its first flight to SLC today with its A321-271N, N223HA "Hau" (msn 9060, f/n 223) making the flight. Hawaiian held a pre-boarding event at the gate, complete with Hawaiian music and hula. The return flight, HAL83 will depart SLC tomorrow morning.

Hawaiian Airlines' press release for HAL84.

Hawaiian Airlines Shifts 787-9s To LAX And PHX

Hawaiian Airlines moved its 787-9 service to HAL1/2 [HNL-LAX-HNL] yesterday. The airline launched 787-9 to PHX today, as HAL36/35. N781HA "Kupuahi" made the inaugural flights to both destinations. Both 787-9s are operating the routes.

Hawaiian's service to SFO reverted back to their A330-243s.

Asiana Airlines' HL8360

Asian Airlines' A350-941, HL8360 (msn 234), is making a brief fuel stop at HNL, as it transits between LAX and ICN, as AAR2059. It flew to LAX from ICN yesterday as AAR2069.

TNI Angkatan Udara's A-1342

Lockheed-Martin is delivering the fifth of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transports for the TNI Angkatan Udara (TNIAU, Indonesian Air Force) today. A-1342 (msn 5964) is making its delivery flight from MGE to HLP, via MRY, HNL, MAJ, and GUM, as LAC5964. It's also wearing a temporary US registration, N51045.

N437YV

N437YV (msn 437), a Dash8-202 owned by Berry Aviation, is making a flight from CCR to HNL today, and is flying as BYA437. It's scheduled to continue onto KWA.

N437YV's History:

Jun 1996: Delivered to Mesa Airlines (f/n 437) to operate for United Express.

Dec 1997: Operated for America West Express.

Sep 2005: Operated for US Airways Express (f/n MDA).

Jan 2011: Acquired by Berry Aviation.

Flair Airlines' C-FLHI

Flair Airlines is ferrying C-FLHI "Bruce" (c/n 61804, l/n 7863, f/n 903) back to YYC from MCY, after the shutdown of sister-airline Bonza Airline in Australia. This 737-8, with a hybrid livery, is making a stop at HNL tonight as FLE903.

C-FLHI's History:

Jun 2021: Delivered to Flair Airlines, under lease from BOC.

Dec 2023: Sub-leased to Bonza Airline, and to be registered as VH-8AV, but retained the Canadian registration.

Mar 2024: Stored at MCY.

Super Air Jetʻs PK-SJC

Indonesia's Super Air Jet is taking delivery of PK-SJC (msn 3497), under lease from Avolon, today. This white-tail A320-232 making its delivery flight from TUS to CGK, via HNL, MAJ, and DJJ [Sentani Airport, Jayapura, Papua].

3497's History:

May 2008: Delivered to IndiGo as VT-INT, under lease from Allco Aviation.

Jun 2011: Sold to HKAC, and the lease transferred.

Jan 2016: Sold to Avolon, and the lease transferred.

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

Dec 2020: Returned to Avolon, and registered as OE-IRL.

Jan 2021: Ferried to TUS for storage.

Aloha Air Cargo To End HNL-LAX Service

FreightWaves.com reports that Aloha Air Cargo will end its HNL-LAX 767-300F air cargo service on 01 June 2024. Citing weak demand from a competitive market, the airline will shelve the route. Their 737 inter-island operation will continue.

Ukraine Air Alliance's UR-CGV

Ukraine Air Alliance's An-12BK UR-CGV (msn 6344610) is making a stop at HNL from SBD today as UKL5007. It will make a brief fuel stop before continuing onto MAJ. UKL5007 originated in LRD [Laredo International Airport, Laredo, TX].

N175AN

N175AN (c/n 32394, l/n 992), a 757-223F owned by AerSale, is being ferried from XMN to GYR, via GUM and HNL. It's being ferried by Nomadic Aviation as OMD219. This white-tail 757 completed its freighter conversion at XMN, after being ferried there last May. Its JRF stop tonight will be a brief fuel stop.

QantasLink's VH-NXN

National Jet Systems is having VH-NXN "Freycinet National Park" (c/n 55095, l/n 5087) from CBR to VCV, via APW and HNL. This QantasLink-liveried 717-231, is being ferried by Southern Cross International as SXI2435. The APW-HNL segment is being flown as QFA6070.

55095's History:

Nov 2001: Delivered to Trans World Airlines as N428TW (f/n 2428), under lease from Pembroke.

Dec 2001: Integrated into the American Airlines fleet following the merger.

Apr 2002: Leased to Impulse Airlines, and operated as QantasLink, as VH-VQI.

May 2004: Leased to Jetstar Airways.

Jan 2006: Re-registered as VH-YQI.

Dec 2007: Leased to National Jet Systems as VH-NXN, and named "Freycinet National Park".

Oct 2011: Acquired by BBAM, and the lease transferred.

Mar 2013: Acquired by Falko, and the lease transferred.

Oct 2015: Purchased by National Jet Systems.

___ 2019: Painted in the current livery.

Mar 2024: Withdrawn from service.

N486AY

N486AY (c/n 23486, l/n 1286), a 737-376F owned by the Qantas Group, is ferrying from MEL to BXM [Brunswick Executive Airport, Brunswick, ME], via BNE, MAJ, HNL, and PHX. It arrived at HNL, a bit past midnight, and will depart for PHX later today.

23486's History:

Dec 1986: Delivered to Australian Airlines as VH-TAU "Enterprise".

Oct 1993: Integrated into the Qantas Airways fleet after the merger.

Oct 2002: Transferred to Jetconnect as ZK-JNF.

Sep 2006: Returned to Qantas as VH-XML.

Jun 2007: Converted to a freighter, and assigned to Australian airExpress.

May 2013: Assigned to Express Freighters, and operated under the QantasFreight brand.

Oct 2016: Star Tracks titles applied.

Oct 2018: Repainted in the current livery.

Apr 2024: Re-registered as N486AY, and withdrawn from service.

HNL's Runway 4R/22L To Close For Repairs

HDOT announced that HNL's Runway 4R/22L will close from 01 May to 07 June for runway shoulder repaving and drainage work. The other three runways will be open, and Runway 8L's length will be restricted to about 8,000 feet.

Further information in this HDOT press release.

Hainan Airlines' B-225J

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of its first 737-8 since the grounding, and the pandemic. B-225J (c/n 64709, l/n 7858) is making its delivery flight from BFI to HAK, via HNL and GUM, as CHH225J. This 737-8 was originally ordered by Fuzhou Airlines, a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, and part of the Hainan Air Group. It was recently re-allocated back to Hainan Airlines, and the Fuzhou logo on the tail and titles were painted over, the rest of the Fuzhou livery remains, and the Hainan titles added.

This is also only the second Hainan Air Group (HNA) delivery to take place, as the Lucky Air 737-8 delivery a few weeks ago was the first for the group. Six of the 11 of the new-builds for HNA that were in storage after the grounding and pandemic, were re-marketed by Boeing to United Airlines; another two were re-marketed to GOL. Currently, HNA has one other 737-8s to be delivered, to Fuzhou Airlines, sitting in storage at Moses Lake.

N780HA Name Revealed

At its blessing today, Hawaiian Airlines' N780HA (c/n 66428, l/n 1097, f/n 780) name was revealed. The Hawaiian name given, is "Kālepa", for the star Muphrid in the constellation Boötes, in the northern skies.

28 Apr 2024 UPDATE

N780HA was also put into service today on the HNL-SFO [HAL12] route.

Pago Wings' N1216P

Pago Wings is taking delivery of their fourth P2012 Traveler, N1216P (msn 062/US) today. It's making its last leg from MRY to HNL. This P2012, operated by Pacific Air Charters, began its delivery journey from LIAU [Capua Airport, Liau, Italy] on 18 March, and made stops at QIU, VLC, SMA, YQY, BGR, MMU, AGC, RFD, RAP, BOI, UAO, then MRY.

Qantas Airways' VH-ZND

Qantas Airways' special-liveried 787-9, VH-ZND "Emily Kane Kngwarreye" (c/n 63390, l/n 669), is flying the QFA103/104 route between SYD and HNL today. This DreamLiner is painted in the "Yam Dreaming" livery.

Coulson Aviation's N132CG

Another Coulson Aviation C-130 Hercules water bomber, N132CG (msn 382-4338), is making its way back to TRM from XRH. Flying as CUL132, this C-130H arriving at JRF from PPG.

382-4338's History:

Jun 1969: Delivered to the Royal Norwegian Air Force as 956/BW-E "Ty", assigned to 335 Skv. It was given the USAF registration of 68-10956 prior to delivery to the RNoAF.

Late 1990s: Painted in an all-grey livery.

Dec 2008: Retired by the RNoAF, and ferried to AMARC for storage.

Feb 2020: Acquired by Coulson Aviation, converted to a water bomber, and registered as N132CG.

Shandong Airlines' B-223U

Shandong Airlines is taking delivery of B-223U (c/n 61459, l/n 8177) today. This 737-8 is making its flight from BFI to TNA, via HNL and GUM, as CDG9005. It's stopover at HNL will be an overnighter.

QantasLink's VH-8NQ

Network Aviation is taking delivery of their second of three second-hand A319-132s with VH-8NQ "Kings Park" (msn 2473). It's being ferried by Southern Cross International as SXI2423 from LCQ to PER, via OAK, HNL, APW, and CNS. This A319 is leased Gryphon Aviation Leasing, and will be operated for QantasLink. VH-8NQ departed LCQ for OAK yesterday, with an overnight stop, and will overnight here as well.

2473's History

May 2005: Delivered to Spirit Airlines as N504NK "Spirit of the Bahamas" (f/n 504), under lease from ILFC.

Nov 2007: Painted in the 2007 livery, and the name removed.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, the lease transferred, and painted in the 2014 livery.

May 2018: Purchased by Spirit Airlines.

Jan 2020: Given the fleet number 1504.

Feb 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at P08 [Coolidge Muni Airport, Coolidge, AZ]

Apr 2023: Acquired by Gryphon Aviation Leasing, ferried to GSO for storage.

Aug 2023: Ferried to MCN for cabin prep and repaint for QantasLink, then returned to P08 for storage.

Dec 2023: Ferried to LCQ.

Mar 2024: Ferried to VLD [Valdosta Regional Airport, Valdosta, GA] to prep for Network Aviation.

Apr 2024: Returned to LCQ.

N2122P's Emergency Landing

N2122P (msn P1001057), a Piper Sport owned by Belle Pacific Air (Hale‘iwa, HI), made an emergency landing in Kapi‘olani Park this afternoon. Both aboard did not sustain any injuries. The Piper Sport departed HNL at 14:20L this afternoon, and made its emergency landing after losing power at 14:52L.

Further information in this Hawai‘i News Now report, and flight history from FlightAware.

Air China's B-224T

Air China is taking delivery of B-224T (c/n 60936, l/n 8190) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to PEK, via HNL and GUM, as CCA84. It will overnight at HNL tonight.

N138CG

N138CG (c/n 27928, l/n 2942), the 737-3H4 water bomber owned by the NSW Rural Fire Service, and operated by Coulson Aviation, is making an overnight stop at JRF from PPG, as it heads to Coulson's base at TRM. It spent the past week at PPG, after leaving XRH.

27928's History:

Jly 1995: Delivered to Southwest Airlines as N608SW (f/n 608).

Jan 2004: Painted in the Canyon Blue livery.

May 2017: Acquired by Coulson Aviation.

Mar 2018: Converted to a water bomber, and registered as N138CG (f/n 138).

Jly 2019: Sold to Delaware Trust Co, as a trustee for the NSW Rural Fire Service, named "Marie Bashir", and operated by Coulson Aviation.

Hawaiian Airlines Launches 787 Service

Hawaiian Airlines commenced 787-9 service today, with N781HA "Kapuahi", making the flight to SFO as HAL12. A pre-boarding event at Gate A4 was held that included Hawaiian music, hula dancers, and a Hawaiian blessing. Guests were given an orchid lei before walking into the Jetway.

N781HA will overnight at SFO, then return to HNL as HAL11. The guests aboard that flight will also get to witness a similar pre-boarding event at the gate.

Our highlight video is up on our YouTube channel.

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All Nippon Airways' JA982A

All Nippon Airways is taking delivery of JA982A (c/n 66996, l/n 1184). This 787-10, their second delivery this month, is making its delivery flight from CHS to HND, via LAX and HNL, as ANA9397. It left CHS yesterday, with an overnight stop at LAX, and will make a brief fuel stop here.

Kalitta Air's N703CK Retirement

Kalitta Air's N703CK "Beti Ward 1" (c/n 24226, l/n809) is being retired by the airline. This 747-412F made its last flight into HNL on 09 Apr from GUM as CKS371, and continued onto YYZ with the same flight code. N703CK was repositioned to YIP, Kalitta's headquarters; then to OSC, Kalitta's maintenance base. Over the past couple years, the Pacific Air Cargo livery was removed, and left as a white-tail.

N253BE

Boeing is ferrying N253BE (c/n 43842, l/n 8263) from BFI to HSN, via JRF and GUM, as BOE392. This 737-8, wearing an all-grey livery, is still going to Xiamen Air (rudder bears the livery). It will be painted and configured at the Boeing Completion Center at Zhoushan, China

Alliance Airlines' N298JB

Alliance Airlines is taking delivery of N298JB (msn 19000249). This ERJ-190AR is making its delivery flight from SJO to ADL, via SDM, OAK, HNL, MAJ, and BNE. It's being flown by Southern Cross International as SXI2430, and is making the OAK-HNL segment today. It will receive its Australian registration, VH-A2V, after delivery.

19000249's History

Mar 2009: Delivered to jetBlue as N298JB "Cool Blue" (f/n 298), with the "Dots" tail livery.

Jan 2017: Tail livery repainted in the "Tartan" design.

Jly 2022: Withdrawn from service.

Oct 2022: Ferried to MZJ for storage.

May 2023: Acquired by Wilmington Trust Company.

Nov 2023: Acquired by TVPX Trust Services, and ferried to SJO for prep to Alliance Airlines.

Hawaiian Airlines' N780HA

Hawaiian Airlines is taking delivery of N780HA (c/n 66428, l/n 1097, f/n 780) today. this 787-9 DreamLiner is making its delivery flight from PAE as HAL9787. Its Hawaiian name will be unveiled after its blessing.

QantasLink's VH-YQX

Southern Cross International is ferrying VH-YQX "Bouddi National Park" (c/n 55053, l/n 5016) from CBR to VCV, via APW and HNL, as SXI2421. This 717-2K9, owned by National Jet Systems, is being retired from its fleet. The APW-HNL segment is being flown as QFA6070.

55053's History:

Dec 1999: Delivered to Olympic Aviation as SX-BOB "Kassiopi", under lease from BIAL.

Dec 2003: Airline rebrands as Olympic Airlines.

Jly 2007: Leased to Spanair as EC-KHX.

Dec 2010: Leased to Blue 1 as OH-BLN, and painted in the Star Alliance special livery.

May 2013: Sold to Falco, and the lease transferred.

Feb 2016: Sold to, and delivered to National Jet Systems as VH-YQX, to operate for QantasLink.

Jan 2022: Repainted in the current Qantas livery, and named "Bouddi National Park".

11 Apr 2024 UPDATE

VH-YQX departed for VCV as SXI2421 this morning.

Royal Brunei's V8-MHB

V8-MHB (c/n 25537, l/n 517), the VIP 767-27GER of the Brunei Government, is making a brief fuel stop at HNL from PHL. This Royal Brunei-liveried 767 is returning to BWN [Bandar Seri Begawan Airport, Brunei].