Federal Express' N120FE

Federal Express sent one of their 767-3S2Fs, N120FE "Brianna" (c/n 44380, l/n 1081, f/n 120), for training, in anticipation of their 767-3S2F fleet to replace the MD-11s that fly here. This 767 will be used for ETOPS certification, and as a trainer for the HNL station ground crews. It's arrived this afternoon from MEM as FDX9202, and will continue onto ANC tomorrow.

Boeing's N7201S Returns

Boeing's 737-7, N7201S (c/n 42561, l/n 6744), is returning to BFI from PVG (via GUM and JRF) as BOE701. It's making a stop at JRF this evening.

17 Aug 21 UPDATE

N7201S departed JRF this morning to return to BFI.

Royal Canadian Air Force's 144620

The Royal Canadian Air Force's CC-144D, 144620 (msn 6152), is making a stop at HNL from YOW, via OAK, as CFC3090. This Challenger 650 is part of the 412 Squadron "Falcons". The 412 is celebrating its 80th anniversary, and 144620 has a commemorative decal affixed on the tail (above photo).

Omega Tanker's N707MQ

Omega Tanker's 707-368C, N707MQ (c/n 23168, l/n 925), is making a stop at HNL. It's being parked on Taxiway RH during its stay.

17 Aug 21 UPDATE

N707MQ departed today.

Marianas Pacific Airlines To Hawai‘i?

CH-Aviation.com reports that start-up airline, Marianas Pacific Airlines [Saipan, CNMI] is interested eventually launching service to HNL. The new airline would initially begin international passenger and cargo service between the US territory and Australia (Sydney and Brisbane) and South Korea (Seoul and Busan), using three second-hand 757-200s in the first quarter of 2022. Guam; Osaka and Tokyo, Japan; and Honolulu would be the next route expansion. The airline needs US government approval before it can begin operations. The source of the second-hand 757-200s was not given, as well as a timeline when it would launch operations.

All Nippon Airways JA382A

Simple Flying reports that the All Nippon Airways A380-841 service was for this week only. JA382A "Kai" (msn 263) arrived this morning as ANA184, and will return tomorrow as ANA183. The pair of Super Jumbos will then go into temporary storage until late October, when it will return to limited service.

Lion Air's PK-LJT

Lion Air is ferrying PK-LJT (c/n 38720, l/n 4056), it's the first of two 737-9GPERs today to stop at HNL, on its way to SBD to join the Delta Air Lines fleet. It's flying from KUL as LNI1101, as it's being returned to Castlelake.

PK-LJT's History:

May 2012: Delivered to Lion Air under lease from Castlelake.

Nov 2018: "LionParcel.com" titles replaces Lion titles.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service and stored at CGK.

Aug 2021: To Delta Air Lines as N944DR (f/n 3944).

Lion Air's PK-LKO

Lion Air's second 737-9GPER ferrying out of KUL today, is PK-LKO (c/n 38664, l/n 4266). It's flying as LNI1103, and will make stops at GUM and HNL on its way to SBD. It's being returned to its lessor before it joins Delta Air Lines fleet.

PK-LKO'S History:

Dec 2012: Delivered to Lion Air, under lease from Jackson Square Aviation.

Aug 2015: Sold to Accipiter, and lease transferred.

Oct 2019: Sold to AMCK Aviation, and lease transferred.

Aug 2021: Sold to Castlelake, then to Delta Air Lines as N939DG (f/n 3939).

US Navy's 169737 And 168917

Two Boeing FA-18E Super Hornets from the US Navy's VFA-192 "Golden Dragons" made a stop at HNL, and parked on the ‘Ohana by Hawaiian ramp for an overnight stop. BuNo 169737 (NE 301) and BuNo 168917 (NE 311) were the fighters to make tonight's stopover.

Malindo Air's VP-CFU

The Lion Group is returning 9M-LNH (c/n 38732, l/n 4844) to Castlelake, and is ferrying from KUL to SBD (via GUM and HNL). This 737-9GPER, registered as VP-CFU, is making an overnight stop at HNL as it will join the Delta Air Lines fleet.

38732's History:

Jun 2013: Originally ordered by Lion Air as PK-LLF, but transferred to Malindo Air as PK-LNH, leased from Castlelake.

May 2021: Withdrawn from service, stored at KUL, and returned to Lessor.

Aug 2021: Registered as VP-CFU by Castlelake, then to Delta Air Lines as N948DJ (f/n 3948).

N702F

N702F (c/n 61329, l/n 6843), a 737-8 BBJ MAX operated by F&L Aviation LLC (part of the Fertitta Entertainment Holdings LLC, and leased from Wilmington Trust Services), is making a stop at HNL.

61329's History:

Nov 2018: Delivered to Boeing Business Jets as N329BJ.

Oct 2020: Sold to Wilmington Trust Services as N702F.

Thai Lion Air's VP-CFX

The Lion Group is returning HS-LTH (c/n 38739, l/n 4657) to its lessor, Castlelake, and is ferrying from CGK to SBD (via GUM and HNL). This 737-9GPER, registered as VP-CFX, is making an overnight stop at HNL, is bound to join the Delta Air Lines fleet.

38739's History

Oct 2013: Originally ordered as PK-LLO for Lion Air, but transferred and delivered to Thai Lion Air as HS-LTH, under lease from Castlelake. Withdrawn from service in July 2021.

Aug 2021: Registered as VP-CFX by Castlelake, then to Delta Air Lines as N951DA (f/n 3951).

N217DP

N217DP (c/n 30850, l/n 830), a 767-333ER owned by the Bank of Utah, is ferrying from GYR to QPG (via HNL) for freighter conversion for SF Airlines. It's seen above, landing at HNL, still wearing the former's Air Canada Rouge livery.

30850's History

Jun 2001: Originally delivered to Air Canada as C-GHLT (f/n 659), leased from GECAS.

Nov 2007: Painted to the mint green livery.

Mar 2015: Transferred to Air Canada Rouge, and flew until Apr 2020

May 2021: Sold to Bank of Utah as N217DP.

All Nippon Airways Temporarily Resumes Honu Flights

All Nippon Airways resumed its A380-841 service between NRT and HNL as ANA184/183 today. JA381A "Lani" (msn 262) is making the first flight to HNL since the Wuhan Corona Virus pandemic caused a shutdown of international flights in March 2020. The frequency seems to be twice-weekly with the NRT-HNL leg on Mondays and Fridays, an the HNL-NRT leg on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It's not known whether this service is seasonal, as the ANA website has not mentioned anything regarding ANA184/183 in August.

Canadian Carriers Resumes Hawai‘i Service

WestJet began once-weekly service between YVR and HNL, and YVR and OGG in late July with their 737-8s. Air Canada began thrice-weekly service on the two same routes this week, also with 737-8s. The resumption of US international flights from Canada per government approval. The frequencies will increase per demand, and as well as Corona Virus vaccine rates increase.

Malindo Air's VP-CFD

VP-CFD (c/n 36890, l/n 4495), a former Malindo Air 737-9GPER, is ferrying from KUL to SBD, via GUM and HNL. It's on its way to join the Delta Air Lines fleet.

36890's History:

Jun 2013: Originally ordered by Lion Air as PK-LLG, but transferred to Malindo Air as 9M-LNJ, leased from Castlelake.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service, and returned to lessor.

Aug 2021: Registered as VP-CFD by Castlelake, then to Delta Air Lines as N943DB (f/n 3943).

Ukraine Air Alliance's UR-CGV

Ukraine Air Alliance's An-12BK, UR-CGV (msn 6344610) is making a stopover at HNL from WTB [Toowoomba, Australia], via MAJ. This 55-year-old freighter is flying as UKL5003, and will continue onto OAK.

Boeing's N7201S

Boeing's testbed 737-7, N7201S (c/n 42561, l/n 6744), is making a stop at JRF from BFI as BOE701. It's flying from BFI to PVG, via JRF and GUM. Bloomberg reports that this MAX7 will be heading to China to assist with re-certifying the the MAX series after the global grounding. Boeing sent pilots and engineers ahead to assist. 

Oddly enough, a few airlines in China have 737-8s already delivered.  There are dozens of China-bound MAX series in pre-delivery storage on the mainland.

N7201S will eventually be delivered to Southwest Airlines, after its testbed days are done.

N370BC

BCM Majestic Corporation's 737-205/Adv, N370BC (c/n 23468, l/n 1262), is making another visit to HNL. It arrived from LAX as Q381BCX.

Wings Over Pearl

Wings Over Pearl has been selling air tours over a few parts of O‘ahu since May. It features a 1944-built North American P-51D Mustang, N551D (msn 109-28459), that a second seat added behind the pilot's seat. After seeing the P-51D in the skies around HNL and JRF, we were able to get a photo of it today, after it completed an air tour.

According to Joe Baugher's USAF/USAAF serial number website, N551D was registered with the US Army Air Force as 44-14826. 

1944: It was supposed to have been delivered to the Royal New Zealand Air Force, but was not.

1951: Found in a container and registered as N1740B. Delivered to the Haitian Air Force as 14826, then as FAH826. Later sold to the Dominican Air Force for disposal.

It was acquired by the Erickson Group [Beaverton, OR] as N551D for aerial displays.