Path Corp N505LL

N505LL (msn 415), a Dash8-315B, owned by the Path Corporation (Rehoboth Beach, DE), is making a tech stop at HNL.

The Dash8 was originally delivered to Saeaga Airlines (Malaysia) as 9M-EKA in 1995. In 1998, it was acquired by the Executive Aircraft Corporation as N600SR. In 1999, the Path Corp acquired the Dash8, and re-registered it as the current N505LL.

In June 2006, N505LL made a stop here as well, parking on the Bradley Pacific Ramp. As it was noted in that post, the Path Corp has been linked to the US's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).  It's also been noted on airliner forums that N505LL has added antennae to the crown of the fuselage (see above).

N722AZ at Kahului

What might be "The Godfather" of wild color schemes, Hollywood movie director and producer Francis Ford Coppola's Dassault Falcon 7X N722AZ (c/n 99), left OGG today, enroute to BUR.

N777FL at Kahului

One of the more colorful small jets making an exodus from OGG earlier today, was this IAI Gulfstream G150 (c/n 214). It's owned by Agnes Bridal (Ashland, OR) departing to SJC.

Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou!

The HNL RareBirds team wishes you all a Happy New Year! May you all have a blessed and prosperous 2011!

Delta's Skyteam 767-300

Delta's 767-332ER in Skyteam alliance colors. N175DZ (c/n 29696) is seen here after push-back as DAL607 to RJAA, Narita. Yesterday this aircraft was spotted here along with Japan Air's One World and ANA's Star Alliance 767s.

Omni Flies Japan-HNL Charters

To accommodate the large amounts of tourists from Japan for the New Years holiday season, Omni Air International has been flying charters between KIX, NRT, FUK, and HNL using 767-300ERs. Omni has been doing these New Years charters for the past few years.

Both ANA and JAL have added extra flights as well.

In the photo above (courtesy team member Aeros), Omni Air International's N342AX (c/n 27136, 767-328ER) and N351AX (c/n 27908, 767-33AER, far left) as well as ANA's JA606A and JA615A can be seen.

United / Continental N223UA

Seen here parked at Gate 7 in HNL, after a long flight from NRT, is United Flight 880 (N223UA / cn 30224/357) in Continental colors. This Boeing 777-222ER will head back to NRT, before continuing back over the Pacific to SEA later tomorrow.

A clearer shot (photo courtesy team member Aeros) of N223UA taxing out to Runway 8R, with a USN C-2 Grayhound departing off Runway 8L.

Mele Kalikimaka!

The HNL RareBirds team wishes you all a Merry Christmas!

Skymark's JA73NE

Skymark Airlines' JA73NE (c/n 40713) is making its delivery flight from BFI as SKY73NE. The 737-82Y, leased from MCAP, is the latest addition to the Skymark fleet. It's seen above taxiing to its parking spot at Castle & Cooke Aviation, after arriving from BFI.

On a related note, according to the Reuters News Service, Skymark announced that they intend to triple the size of their fleet within the next four years by adding more 737-800s and the Airbus A380.

Delta Launches NGO Service

Delta Air Lines launched service today between NGO and HNL with a 767-300ER, and now compete against Japan Airlines out Chubu International.

Garudaʻs PK-GFL

Garuda Indonesia is taking delivery of PK-GFL (c/n 36808), a GECAS-leased 737-86N, that's flying as GIA8011.

It's seen above departing Runway 8L for MAJ.

Photo courtesy team member Lono68.

Malaysia's 9M-MLI

Malaysia Airlines is taking delivery of their second 737-800 this month, and in the past five days. 9M-MLI (c/n 31793), a 737-8FZ, is making its delivery flight as MAS5403.

9M-MLI is seen above taxiing to the "Reef Runway" to depart for MAJ.

Photo courtesy team member Lono68.

WestJet Leases A 752 To Serve OGG & HNL

WestJet Airlines will be leasing a 757-200 from North American Airlines to provide flights between Hawai‘i (HNL and OGG) and the Canadian Province of Alberta (YYC [Calgary] and YEG [Edmonton]). The service will operate between Feb 12, 2011 and April 30, 2011. North American will be supplying the flight, cabin and maintenance crews.

WestJet's press release link.

North American at OGG

North American's 757-28A N755NA (c/n 30043) was at Kahului today before departing for SLC as NAO77.

Sorry, no picture.

Tulsa Charters Ryan Int'l For Hawai‘i Bowl

The Tulsa University Golden Hurricane football team has chartered a Ryan International 767-300ER to make the trip to HNL to play in the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl on Christmas Eve, December 24th, at Aloha Stadium.  The flight, RYN6945, is scheduled to arrive later today from TUL.

Southwest Confirms 737-800s

Southwest Airlines officially confirmed on Wednesday, December 15th, that they are converting 20 of their 737-7H4 orders to 737-8H4s. The upgrade to the -800 variant will allow Southwest to expand the range of their route network. All of the 737-8H4s will be ETOPS-capable. According to the Dallas-based airline, they are looking to purchase at least 70 737-8H4s by 2014. The first Southwest 737-8H4 is expected to be delivered in March 2012.

In local circles, this announcement has led to speculation that Southwest could expand to HNL, though they have not formally stated that HNL is new route, only a possibility.

Southwest's press release link.

Continental United Star Alliance

Fresh paint! Seen here first! United (Continental) Airlines N76055 (c/n 29450) Star Alliance 767-424ER is seen here after it arrived from HKG (Hong Kong International Airport) for its C-Check. It will continue on to IAH (Houston Intercontinental Airport) as COA3172.

Prior to the C-Check, N76055 wore the standard Continental livery.

Obama Family Arrives Today

First Lady Michelle Obama, their two daughters, and First Dog "Bo", will arrive at HIK today aboard a US Air Force Boeing C-40B "Clipper" (similar to above) ahead of President Barack Obama.

Pictured above is a C-40B (737-7CP BBJ), 01-0105 (c/n 32916) of the 65th Airlift Squadron of HIK's 15th Wing.

Malaysia's 9M-MXC

Malaysia Airlines is taking delivery of 9M-MXC (c/n 40130), their newest 737-8H6, which is flying from BFI as MAS5473. It's seen above taxiing to the Castle & Cooke Aviation ramp.

OK Air's B-5573

B-5573 (c/n 37932) is the second Okay Airways 737-8HO (leased from ALAFCO) is being delivered today in three days, as OKA573. It's seen above taxiing on Taxiway C to the Castle & Cooke Aviation ramp.