C-GJWS

Banc of America Leasing is ferrying C-GJWS (c/n 34152, l/n 1714), a 737-8CT, from TUS to Asia, with stops at KOA and GUM.

C-GJWS's History:

May 2005: Delivered to Westjet Airlines with fleet number 802.

Apr 2026: Withdrawn from service, returned to lessor, and stored at TUS.

ATSG Sells Omni Air International

CH-Aviation reports that Air Transport Services Group announced that they have sold Omni Air International to OAI Holdings. The terms of the sale of the Tulsa-based charter company were not disclosed.

Omni has had a long presence at HNL and HIK. The airline had long run as the charter airline for Vacation Hawaii's LAS flights. Omni also does charters for the US government, and college football team charters.

N436YV

N436YV (msn 436), a Dash8-202 Q200 owned by Berry Aviation, is making a stop at KOA from HYI {San Marcos Regional Airport, Austin, TX}, via CCR today.

436's History:

Jun 1996: Delivered to Mesa Airlines as N436YV, assigned fleet number 436, to operate as United Express.

Dec 1997: Assigned to operate for America West Express.

Jly 2003: Assigned to operate for United Express.

Apr 2010: Assigned to operate for US Airways Express, and given the fleet number MDJ.

Aug 2012: Acquired by the Avmax Group.

Jan 2013: Leased to LC Perú.

Dec 2017: Leased to Amaszonas Aereas Línea as CP-3092.

___ 2020: Painted in the new livery with "Nueva Santa Cruz - Cíudad Inteligente" special decals.

Dec 2022: Returned to the Avmax Group as N436YV, and stored at YYC.

Jan 2026: Sold to Berry Aviation.

Sep 2026: Ferried from YYC to HYI, via GTF.

Virgin Australia's VH-8VK

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of VH-8VK "Woolamai Beach" (c/n 67048, l/n 9811). This 737-8, built at PAE, is making its delivery flight from MLB (following IFE enhancements) to BNE, with stops at ONT and KOA, as VOZ9947. VH-8VK was scheduled to make its delivery flight on 24 September, but was canceled and delayed because of Hurricane Nolo.

Upcoming 737MAX Deliveries

With airlines around Asia and Oceania ordering the 737MAX series, a majority of these airliners will stop through Hawai‘i (mainly HNL) during the first segment of their island-hopping delivery flights from Boeing Field (BFI) [map]. Boeing has indicated that the variants will be referred to as the -x without the MAX name, we will do the same.

We have our own Google Sheet that is documenting the 737 information below, as well as 737MAX series deliveries as of 2017, and is continuously updated.

Boeing P-8A Poseidons and E-7A WedgeTails on order for armed forces around the Pacific Rim will be added below when information becomes available.

This post will be continuously updated as we receive new information, and this » symbol notates the newest information per airframe.

According to the PlaneSpotters.net's 737 MAX Production List, RZ Jets 737MAX Production List, and the AirFleets 737NG/MAX Production List, these listed below are the airframes that have begun final assembly, made its first flight from RNT, or are being readied for delivery on the BFI flightline. Those listed "On Order", should make a stopover in Hawai‘i on their first segment out of BFI on their delivery flights. Those listed in the "Delivered" and "Ferried to HSN For Completion", will be listed fore the calendar month. In the past, additional information was also provided by Tyke's Aero Blog, the Boeing Test Flight Google Sheet, and The Boeing Test Flights website.

DELIVERED

9810 | 9V-MCA | 44270 | Singapore Airlines | -8 [09.19.26 SIA8890 fr PAE]

9826 | B-229L | 62954 | China Southern Airlines | -8 [09.23.26 CSN5683]

9836 | B-229K | 43581 | China Southern Airlines | -8 [09.24.26 CSN5682]

9811 | VH-8VK | 67048 | Virgin Australia | -8 "Woolamai Beach" [09.27.26 VOZ9947 fr MLB to KOA] »

FERRIED TO HSN FOR COMPLETION

9814 | B-____ | 43929 | Shanghai Airlines | -8~ [09.16.26 BOE492 to KOA as N248BE]

• • • • •

ON ORDER

737MAX Series

9429 | JA030A | 63208 | All Nippon Airways (ANA Wings) | -8 | BOE429 « BFI

9716 | JA031A | 68209 | All Nippon Airways (ANA Wings) | -8 « RNT

9734 | VT-XPA | 69312 | Air India Express | -10 | BOE734 « MWH

9747 | JA032A | 68210 | All Nippon Airways (ANA Wings) | -8 « RNT

9764 | VT-___ | _____ | Air India Express | -10 « RNT

9777 | JA033A | 68211 | All Nippon Airways (ANA Wings) | -8 « RNT

9788 | VT-___ | _____ | Air India Express | -10 « RNT

9808 | VT-___ | _____ | Air India Express | -10 « RNT

9819 | VT-XPD | _____ | Air India Express | -10 « RNT

9831 | HL8769 | 43580 | Trinity Airways | -8 | BOE735 « BFI

9833 | HS-VZU | 63878 | VietJet Air Thailand | -8 | BOE372 « BFI

9835 | HS-VZV | 67957 | VietJet Air Thailand | -8 | BOE372 « BFI

9838 | HL8770 | 62958 | Trinity Airways | -8 | BOE271 « BFI

9843 | HS-VZW | 67958 | VietJet Air Thailand | -8 | BOE374 « BFI

9844 | B-22A1 | 64434 | Hainan Airlines | -8 | BOE182 « VCV

9849 | VT-YB_ | _____ | Akasa Air | -8 200 | BOE470 « PDX

9851 | VT-___ | _____ | Air India Express | -10 « RNT

9852 | B-____ | 64025 | China Eastern Airlines | -8 | BOE453 « N248BE « BFI

9856 | HL8766 | 66551 | Jeju Air | -8 « RNT

9861 | VT-YBV | 67880 | Akasa Air | -8 200 | BOE471 « BFI

9865 | HL8720 | 63452 | Jin Air | -8 « RNT

9890 | VH-T8A | 63879 | VietJetAir Australia | -8 « RNT

9955 | JA035A | 68212 | All Nippon Airways (ANA Wings) | -8 « RNT

• • •

P-8A and E-7A

• • • • • 

MARKS

« Final Assembly / Pre-Flight Prep / First Flight from RNT (Location [IATA])

« Final Assembly / Pre-Flight Prep / First Flight from PAE (Location [IATA])

« Pre-Delivery Customer Acceptance Test Flights / Ready For Delivery (Location [IATA])
« Stored (Location [IATA])

« Duplicate Boeing test flight numbers

° New / Modified Livery
* Special Livery / Markings

~ Grey Tail (Only winglets and rudder painted)

» Boeing registration for ferry to HSN
» New airline and registration after re-market

« Previous airline and registration prior to re-market

« Returned to Boeing, NTU

» New / updated information

LOCATIONS [IATA]
RNT: Renton Municipal Airport, Renton, WA
BFI: King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Seattle, WA

PAE: Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field), Everett, WA

MWH: Grant County International Airport, Moses Lake, WA

PDX: Portland International Airport, Portland, OR

VCV: Southern California Logistics Airport, Victorville, CA

NIP: Naval Air Station Jacksonville / Jacksonville Airport, Jacksonville, FL (P-8As)

GED: Delaware Coastal Airport, Georgetown, DE (BBJs)

• • • • •

NOTES

In the event that a delivery flight stops through any Hawai‘i airport other than HNL, their IATA airport code will noted after the flight number. 

Due to the order backlog for the 737MAX series, some airframes may deliver from sites other than BFI, and will be noted in the flight number information. 

If an airframe listed is sold or re-marketed to another airline, it will be noted with a » symbol, along with the new airline and registration. If an airframe was acquired from a previous airline, it will be noted with a « symbol, along with the old airline and registration. Should the airframe delivers through Hawai‘i, the information will be revised with the delivery information. If it's not making a delivery flight through Hawai‘i, that listing will not be changed to the new airline, then removed upon its delivery flight. That information will be kept on our Google Sheet.

Delivery flights that go through ANC, KEF, or any other non-Hawai‘i airport, will only be listed on our Google Sheet. Most 737s delivering to airlines in India will deliver east-bound through KEF [Keflavik International Airport, Keflavik, Iceland] as their first fuel stop. Some 737s delivering to airlines in east Asia (Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam) deliver through ANC [Ted Stevens International Airport, Anchorage, AK] for their first fuel stop. Their information here will be deleted upon their delivery flight. In the event that those 737s delivers through Hawai‘i, they will be listed on a post, and on the annual deliveries page.

Some of the deliveries bound for China will ferry to the Boeing China 737 Completion and Delivery Center, at Putuoshan Airport, Zhoushan, China [HSN], will have its own listing above, along with a Boeing test flight number, and a temporary US Boeing registration assigned to the particular airframe. Some may have its full livery painted, and is going to HSN for cabin completion; while others may ferry as a grey tail (only the rudder and winglets painted), that will be fully painted, along with cabin configuration.
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Asia Pacific Airlines' N922TS And N931AB

Two interesting posts appeared on our Instagram feed from the "aviation.rs_video" page, that features reels featuring Asia Pacific Airlines' two 757-200Fs stored at SFB. Both N922TS (c/n 24845, l/n 300), a 757-260F, and N931AB (c/n 30339, l/n 896), a 757-231 still in the Uzbekistan Airways base livery, are seen in deteriorating conditions.

N922TS last flew for Asia Pacific in July 2022. N931AB was acquired in July 2022 as well, but only ferried to SFB, and never underwent freighter conversion. In checking the FAA registration database, N922TS remains registered to Aero Micronesia (Asia Pacific's parent company), while N931AB's registration has been canceled.

N342WS

N342WS (c/n 34272, l/n 2449), a 737-8EH owned by World Star Aviation, is ferrying from TUS to TNA, with stops at SDM, SBD, JRF, and GUM. The stops at SDM and SBD were diversions, with some maintenance done at the latter. This is World Star Aviation's second former GOL 737-8EH to stop through Hawai‘i this month headed for freighter conversion at TNA.

34272's History:

Nov 2007: Delivered to GOL as PR-GTW, under lease from GECAS.

Jan 2008: Subleased to Varig, operated by GOL, and registered as PR-VBL.

Jan 2011: Sold to Investec, and the lease was transferred.

Nov 2013: Sold to Goshawk Aviation, and the lease was transferred.

Aug 2014: Returned to GOL, and painted in the GOL livery.

___ 2017: Sold to World Star Aviation,  and the lease was transferred.

Jun 2021: Painted in the current livery.

Oct 2024: "Rio Grande do Sul" and "Conheça o Brasil Voando" decals applied on the fuselage.

Apr 2025: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CNF.

May 2025: Ferried to TUS for storage.

China Southern Airlines' B-229K

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of their second 737-8 in as many days. B-229K (c/n 43581, l/n 9836) is making its delivery flight from BFI to CAN, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM as CSN5682. This is also China Southern's 12th 737-8 delivery this year.

Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors Team Charter

The Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors football team is chartering a Hawaiian Airlines A321-271N, N230HA "Wauke" (msn 9547, f/n 230) for their road game Saturday against the Wyoming Cowboys. The 'Bows are flying as ASA9681 to DEN, with a stop at OAK. Hawai‘i will be defending to retain the Paniolo Trophy, which is the rivalry trophy that dates back to the Western Athletic Conference era.

N230HA will remain at DEN to bring the Rainbow Warriors home.

27 September 2026 UPDATE

The Rainbow Warriors returned home aboard N230HA, without the Paniolo Trophy, suffering a 27-10 loss.

Tropical Storm Nolo

With Tropical Storm Nolo approaching Hawai‘i Island from the southeast, the US Air Force has deployed two WC-130J Hurricane Hunters from their 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. 96-5302 (msn 382-5453), flying as TEAL81, and 97-5306 (msn 382-5476), flying as TEAL82, arrived earlier this evening from SUU.

Tropical Storm Nolo is forecasted to upgrade to a Category 1 Hurricane in the next 24-48 hours, and may impact Hawai‘i Island and Maui the most.

Continuously updated weather information from the National Hurricane Center.

China Southern Airlines' B-229L

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-229L (c/n 62954, l/n 9826) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to CAN, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as CSN5683.

Global Jet Luxembourg's LX-NYX

Global Jet Luxembourg's A319-153N ACJ, LX-NYX (msn 10897), is making another HNL stopover as it flies from ABE to SYD as SVW97YX. This ACJ was here ten days ago, on a quick stop, going from SYD to ABE.

Alaska Airlines To Deploy A 737-890 To Hawaiian Airlines

Beginning 03 October, Alaska Airlines will deploy one of their 737-890s to supplement the Hawaiian Airlines 717-200 fleet. It will be used on select HNL-OGG-HNL flights, and will serve as the beginning of the transition to the 737-890s replacing the 717-200s in 2028.

Further information in this CH-Aviation article.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MCA

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of 9V-MCA (c/n 44270, l/n 9810) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from PAE to SIN, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as SIA8890. This is the 50th 737 delivery flight to stop through the islands this year.

Vietravel Airlines' N676NK

Vietravel Airlines is taking delivery of N676NK (msn 7734). This A321-231 is making its delivery flight from TUS to HAN, with stops at HNL, MAJ, and GUM. As with previous deliveries for Vietravel Airlines, their A321s still wear the Spirit Airlines yellow base livery.

N676NK's History:

Jly 2017: Delivered to Spirit Airlines, fleet number 676.

__ 2020: Fleet number changed to 5676.

Dec 2023: Sold to SKY Leasing, and leased back.

May 2026: Spirit Airlines shuts down, and ferried to MZJ for storage.

Sep 2026: Prepped to lease to Vietravel Airlines.

Southwest Airlines' N8730Q

Southwest Airlines' "Love Is In The Air" logo jet, N8730Q (c/n 37042, l/n 7308, f/n 8730), is making its first appearance at HNL. This special-liveried 737-8 arrived from PHX as SWA3200. It's scheduled to depart for LAX in the evening as SWA1550.

N8730Q made an appearance at OGG on 01 September 2026. It arrived from SAN as SWA1805, then departed for LAX as SWA1806.

N8730Q's History:

Dec 2018: Delivered to Southwest Airlines.

Mar 2019: Ferried to VCV for storage during 737MAX Series grounding.

Aug 2020: Sold to BOC, and leased back.

Jan 2021: Re-enters service after the grounding was lifted.

Aug 2026: "Love Is In The Air" special livery applied.

19 September 2026 UPDATE

N8730Q is also scheduled to return to HNL from OAK as SWA808 today, then continue onto PHX as SWA1877 in the evening.

All Nippon Airways' JA923A

All Nippon Airways is premiering its latest 787-9 painted as a Pokémon logo jet. JA923A (c/n 61523, l/n 884) is making its first flight in the green Pokémon special livery, on the ANA186 from HND. It will return to HND later in the day as ANA185.

JA923A's History:

Aug 2019: Delivered to All Nippon Airways, and operated by Air Japan.

Aug 2026: Painted in the green Pokémon livery, after heavy maintenance.

Shanghai Airlines' N248BE

Boeing is ferrying Shanghai Airlines' N248BE (c/n 43929, l/n 9814) from BFI to HSN for painting and cabin completion. This 737-8 is making overnight stops at KOA and GUM as BOE492. It will receive its Chinese registration upon delivery.

US Air Force To Acquire The 737-8

Aviation Week reports that the US Air Force will be purchasing a 737-8, designated as a C-40D, for their Air Mobility Command's VIP fleet. Flight crews will soon undergo training to crossover from the C-40A.

Korean Air Finalizes Order With Boeing

Korean Air finalized their 103-airliner order with Boeing today. The order, worth over USD 44 billion, is comprised of: 50 737-10s, eight 777-8Fs, 20 777-9s, and 25 787-10s. No dates were given as to when the deliveries will begin.

Further information in this Boeing Media Room news release, and this Korean Air news release.

Global Jet Luxembourg's LX-NYX

Global Jet Luxembourg's A319-153N ACJ, LX-NYX (msn 10897), is making a brief midnight fuel stop from SYD as SVW97YX tonight. It will continue onto ABE [Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown, PA]. This ACJ also made a quick stop at HNL this past May.

Never Forget

Itʻs hard to imagine that the events of September 11, 2001, was 25 years ago. Air travel was forever changed with the hijacking and crashing of four airliners by radical islamist terrorists that claimed the lives of 2,977 innocents. We pause to remember those lives lost on that fateful day, as well as those who perished following the attacks. We are thankful for the men and women who risked their lives trying to rescue those trapped in the aftermath.

In Honolulu that day, F-15 Eagles from the Hawai‘i Air National Guard's 199th Fighter Squadron escorted inbound flights that were already inbound, and pas the point of no return. The Eagles and their pilots also flew combat air patrols around the state until the all-clear was given.

If you lived through the events of September 11, 2001, please take a moment to pause and reflect on that day.

May we NEVER FORGET what was done. 

God Bless America! 🇺🇸

New Mexico State Team Charter

The New Mexico State Aggies football team is chartering an Omni Air International 767-300ER for their road game against the Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors on Saturday. N378AX (c/n 28147, l/n 611, f/n 378), a 767-33AER, is flying the Aggies from ELP to HNL as OAE2338.

28147's History:

Apr 1996: Delivered to Alitalia as G-OITL "Arturo Ferrarin", under lease from AWAS.

Apr 1997: Re-registered as I-DEIL "Arturo Ferrarin".

Apr 2000: Acquired by SALE, and the lease was transferred.

Jly 2007: Acquired by BOC, and the lease was transferred.

Aug 2009: Acquired by Omni Air International as N378AX.

Jun 2020: Acquired by sister-company Cargo Aircraft Management, and leased back.

13 September 2026 UPDATE

The Aggies returned to ELP, aboard N378AX, as OAE2338. The departed HNL just after 01:00.

Hurricane Lowell Causes LIH Closure

As of 14:00HAST, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation - Airports has suspended operations at LIH as Category 3 Hurricane Lowell approaches Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau. Inbound flights already en route are being diverted to HNL. The airport will be inspected tomorrow, and a reopening time will be announced then.

Further information in this HDOT news release.

For all of our friends on Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, please stay safe!

08 September 2026 UPDATE

HDOT-A reopened LIH at 11:20HAST.