USAF's MC-130J Commando II

A new MC-130J Commando II makes a stop over in Honolulu after making its way from Lockheed Martin's Marietta, Georgia plant. 13-5777 (c/n 5777) will jump over the Pacific to join the 17th Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Airforce Base, Japan.

China Eastern's B-7031

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-7031 (c/n 41813, l/n 5621) this morning. The 737-89P, their second within the past two days, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CES9001, and will overnight at HNL. It's also the airline's third 737NG delivery this month.

Shandong's B-6987

Shandong Airlines is taking delivery of B-6987 (c/n 41628, l/n 5637) this morning. The 737-85C is making its delivery flight from BFI as CDG6987, and will overnight at HNL.

Malindo's 9M-LNV

Malindo Air is taking delivery of 9M-LNV (c/n 39867, l/n 5635) this morning. The 737-8GP is making its delivery flight from BFI as MXD1, and will make a brief fuel stop, before continuing onto SZB.

Xiamen's B-6849

Xiamen Air is taking delivery of B-6849 (c/n 40959, l/n 5634) this morning. The 737-85C, their third delivery this month, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CXA6849, and will overnight at HNL.

China Southern's B-6068

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-6068 (c/n 41614, l/n 5644) this morning. The 737-81B, leased from AerCap, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN168, and will overnight at HNL.

NewGen's N661AR

NewGen Airways is taking delivery of their second 737-8Q8, leased from GECAS, today. N661AR is making the delivery flight from GYR to DMK (via HNL and GUM).

Royal Air Force's ZM405

A Royal Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas C1, ZM405 (msn 24), is making a stop at HIK from OKO [Yokota Air Base, Tokyo, Japan]. It's seen above departing from Runway 8R the next morning, and was headed eastbound.

Kunming's B-6492

Kunming Airlines is taking delivery of B-6492 (c/n 44381, l/n 5627) today. The 737-8LY is making its delivery flight from BFI as KNA6492, and will overnight at HNL.

N191CR

N191CR (c/n 37593, l/n 2428), a 737-8GQ, is ferrying from KUL to PDX (via GUM and HNL), as it is being returned to AWAS.

37593 was originally purchased from PAFCO, and leased to Okay Airways in November 2007 as B-5366. In March 2010, it was acquired by AWAS, and it was leased to Malaysia Airlines as 9M-MLD two months later, and recently returned to the lessor.

Shandong's B-6988

Shandong Airlines is taking delivery of B-6988 (c/n 44925, l/n 5630) today. The 737-85N is making its delivery flight from BFI as CDG6988, and will overnight at HNL.

Xiamen's B-6819

Xiamen Air is taking delivery of B-6819 (c/n 39917, l/n 5628) this morning. The 737-85C is making its delivery flight from BFI as CXA6819, and will overnight at HNL.

China Eastern's B-6142

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-6142 (c/n 39747, l/n 5629) today. The 737-79P is making its delivery flight from BFI as CES9002, and will overnight at HNL.

Air China's B-1531

Air China is taking delivery of B-1531 (c/n 44923, l/n 5626) this morning. The 737-89L is making its delivery flight from BFI as CCA79, and will overnight at HNL.

Thomson's G-OOBF

Thomson Airways' G-OOBF (c/n 33101, l/n 1041) has made a stop at HNL from NAN, and will depart for SFB [Sanford International Airport, Orlando, FL] tomorrow. The 757-28A is flying as TOM980, with the charter flight originating from LTN [Luton Airport, London, United Kingdom], and ending in Indonesia.

Shanghai's B-6108

Shanghai Airlines is taking delivery of B-6108 (c/n 41491, l/n 5624) this morning. The 737-89P, allocated from the China Eastern Airlines order, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSH333, and will overnight at HNL.

Virgin Australia's VH-ZPB

Virgin Australia is ferrying VH-ZPB "Bicheno Beach" (msn 19000162) from BNE to BNA (via APW, HNL, and VNY). The E190 is making an overnight stop at HNL, before continuing onto VNY.

Hawaiian Airlines at PHNG

I expected to see all sorts of military and acrobatic aircraft, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that Hawaiian Airlines brought a B717 for everyone to board. 

This shot was (again sorry only had iPhone) as the 717 was departing at the end of the day Sunday.  

Blue Angels 2015

Great pix Aeros!! Here's mine as they passed over center stage.  Sorry, only had my iPhone.

2015 Kāne‘ohe Bay Air Show

This year, Kāne‘ohe Bay Marine Corps Station once again welcomes the Blue Angels in the 2015 Kāne‘ohe Bay Air Show this weekend. On display where various pieces of equipment from all branches of the military. Below are some of the highlights taken on Saturday.

The Marines opened up the show by demonstrating their ground assault, heavy lift and parachuting capabilities in the morning.

One of the two Pacific Air Forces Demonstration team F-16CJ posing infront of a wall of fire courtesy of the Marines grand finale.

 Next up was Hawaii's own local talents. Alan Miller demonstrated what 65hp is capable of in his Areonca Champ. Below, Director of the Pacific Aviation Museum, Hank Bruckner waves at the crowd after performing a stunning routine in his CAP-10.

               
                     The United States Coast Guard was represented by their HC-130 and HH-65C.

United States Navy Seals Leap Frogs finally got a window in the weather to showcase their low altitude parachuting skills.

                                       
                                            Another local, Bruce Mayes in his SJN Texan.

The Pacific Air Forces Demonstration team out of Misawa AFB, Japan showed off the high performance capability of the F-16.

Multiple championship title holder for the U.S. National Aerobatic Championship and World Freestyle championship, Rob Holland defied gravity with his custom all carbon fiber MXS-RH.

Jacquie B's performance in her new Extra 300 was cut short due to reduced cloud ceilings but was inspiring non the less.

                                    
                                         Fat Albert hugging the ground after its takeoff roll.

                                                              
                                                                   I spy hula girl :)

A little after scheduled start time, the Blue Angels displayed their precision flying the "Low Show".

After flying all the way from Guam and holding for the Blue Angels to complete their routine for 2 hours, a B-52 makes a high speed, low pass and vanished into the clouds only to return to Guam.

 

And lastly, a sneaky TMB Avenger flown by Brad Deckert came out to play as the show wrapped up in the early evening!

Garuda's PK-GNU

Garuda Indonesia is taking delivery of PK-GNU (c/n 41812, 5613) today. The 737-8U3 is making its delivery flight from BFI as GIA8011, and will make a brief fuel stop at HNL, before continuing onto TKK.

Dalian's B-6106

Dalian Airlines is taking delivery of B-6106 (c/n 44924, l/n 5622) today. The 737-89L, allocated from parent company Air China, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CCA78, and will overnight at HNL.

Malindo's 9M-LNW

Malindo Air is taking delivery of 9M-LNW (c/n 39875, l/n 5616) this morning. The 737-8GP is making its pre-dawn delivery flight from BFI as MXD1, and will make a brief fuel stop, before continuing onto SZB.

Xiamen's B-6887

Xiamen Air is taking delivery of B-6887 (c/n 43884, l/n 5614) today. The 737-8MB, leased from ICBC, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CXA6887, and will overnight at HNL.

Fuzhou's B-7105

This morning, Fuzhou Airlines (part of the HNA Group) is taking delivery of their first 737-84P that is being sent directly to them. B-7105 (c/n 61321, l/n 5612) is making its delivery flight from BFI as B7105, and will overnight at HNL.

G-TCSX

TAG Aviation's G-TCSX (c/n 26330, l/n 717) is on the ground at KOA on 10/09/15, before departing for NAN. The 757-2K2 is making a round-the-world flight on behalf of TCS World Travel. It arrived from BFI on 10/07/15.

Virgin Australia's VH-ZPO

Virgin Australia's VH-ZPO "Boomerang Beach" (msn 19000321) is returning to Down Under after completing its maintenance check at BNA. Flying as VOZ9902, the E190 is making a stop at HNL from VNY, and will continue onto APW tomorrow.

N232AG

N232AG (c/n 24432, l/n 1879), a 737-476, is ferrying from DHN to BNE, via OAK, JRF, MAJ, and CNS. It's going to join the Toll Airwork fleet as ZK-TLJ, as indicated on the nose gear door.

24432 was originally delivered to Australian Airlines in June 1990 as VH-TJG. Three months later, it was leased to Malaysian Airlines as 9M-MLE for one year. In October 1993, it was transferred to the Qantas Airways fleet with the same registration, and named "Eagle". It was withdrawn from service in November 2012, and stored at VCV a month later. It was acquired by Aero Acquisitions in January 2014.

Myanmar's XY-ALC

Myanmar National Airlines is taking delivery of XY-ALC (c/n 43407, l/n 5610) today. The 737-86N, leased from GECAS, is making its delivery flight from BFI as UBA737, and will overnight at HNL.

Allegiant's N326NV

Allegiant Air is taking delivery of N326NV (msn 2586), and is making its way from HKG to GSO, via GUM, MAJ, HNL, and IWA. The A319-111 is being flown by Southern Cross Aviation as SXA1256.

2586 was originally delivered to Cebu Pacific Air [5J/CEB] in October 2005 as RP-C3190. Allegiant purchased this A319, and sent it to HKG for re-painting, and interior configuration.

San Diego State Team Charter

The San Diego State University Aztecs football team is chartering an Allegiant Air 757-204 to fly from SAN to HNL for their game tomorrow evening, against the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors. The inbound flight, AAY4402, N904NV (c/n 26967, l/n 522), will arrive late this afternoon; and the team will return to SAN after the game.

India Navy's IN327

The Indian Navy is taking delivery of their eighth (and last) P-8I Neptune today. IN327 (c/n 40617, l/n 5058) is making its delivery flight from BFI as BOE208, and will overnight at HNL. The 737-8FV is also wearing a dual US registration as N782DS, which will be removed upon arrival in India.

Thai Lion's HS-LUK

Thai Lion Air is taking delivery of HS-LUK (c/n 39868, l/n 5608) early this morning. The 737-8GP is making its pre-dawn delivery flight from BFI as TLM1, and will make a brief fuel stop at HNL, before continuing onto DVO.

Virgin Australia's VH-YFU

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of VH-YFU (c/n 41029, l/n 5600) today. The 737-8FE is making its delivery flight from BFI as VOZ9940, and will overnight at LIH.

Okay's B-6026

Okay Airways is taking delivery of B-6026 (c/n 41336, l/n 5457) today. The 737-8SH is making its delivery flight from BFI as OKA6026, and will overnight at HNL.

SilkAir's 9V-MGN

SilkAir is taking delivery of 9V-MGN (c/n 44230, l/n 5596) today. The 737-8SA is making its delivery flight from BFI as SLK8880, and will overnight at KOA.

N976JM

N976JM (c/n 29190, l/n 110), a 737-79K owned by Jet Midwest Group LLC, is ferrying from SZX [Bao‘an International Airport, Shenzhen, China] to the mainland, via GUM and HNL.

It was originally delivered to Shenzhen Airlines in September 1998 as B-2633. In mid-2006, it was painted in the current livery, and a promotional decal was added to the aft section on both sides, in the second half of 2009.

Hooters Air's N750WL

Our October edition of "HNL RareBirds Classic" features Hooters Air's [H1] 757-2G5, N750WL "The Elle Kate" (c/n 23928 l/n 146). It's seen above as it returned to OAK, on a proving flight before they began a short-lived service.

23928 was originally delivered to LTU Sud [LU/LTS] (Germany) in October 1987 as D-AMUV. In November 1996, it was transferred to parent LTU [LT/LTU] with the same registration. During this time with LTU, it was sold to and leased back from UniCapital Air Group in December 1999. Several months later, in August 2000, it was sold to GATX, and the lease with LTU transferred. In March 2002, it was leased to Pace Airlines [PCE] as N751PA. In November 2003, it was re-registered as N750WL, and operated on behalf of Hooters Air. Following the closure of both Hooters Air and Pace Airlines, it was sold to Macquarie AirFinance, and leased to Aladia (Mexico) as XA-DIA. It was returned to Macquarie in December 1998 as N928MQ, and placed into storage at VCV.

China Southern's B-6067

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-6067 (c/n 41612, l/n 5591) this morning. The 737-81B is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN67, and will overnight at HNL.