Lion Air's PK-LPT

Lion Air is taking delivery of PK-LPT (c/n 43210, l/n 7082) this evening. This 737-8GP is making its delivery from BFI as LNI2, and will make a fuel stop at HNL, then continue onto PNI.

Shanghai Airlines' B-2563

Shanghai Airlines is ferrying B-2563 (c/n 27309, l/n 546), a 767-36D, from PVG to MZJ (via SPN, HNL, and AVW) for storage, and is flying as CSH9765.

B-2563 was delivered to Shanghai Airlines in July 1994, and was withdrawn from service in June 2018.

Hainan Airlines' B-1100

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-1100 (c/n 62179, l/n 6968) this morning. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CHH1100, and will overnight at HNL. It's also their second 737 delivery in as many days.

Xiamen Air's B-1290

Xiamen Air's second 737 MAX 8 delivery today, is B-1290 (c/n 42958, l/n 7008). It's making its delivery flight from BFI as CXA8199, and will overnight at HNL. B-1290 is the 100th 737 delivery to stop through a Hawai‘i airport this year.

Xiamen Air's B-1117

Xiamen Air is taking delivery of a pair of 737 MAX 8s today. The first MAX is B-1117 (c/n 43829, l/n 7015), is making its delivery flight from BFI as CXA8399, and will overnight at HNL.

Hainan Airlines' B-1130

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-1130 (c/n 62575, l/n 7066) today. This 737-84P is making its delivery flight from BFI as CHH1130, and will overnight at HNL.

Kunming Airlines' B-1108

Kunming Airlines is taking delivery of B-1108 (c/n 43911, l/n 7046) this afternoon. This 737-8LY is making its delivery flight from BFI as KNA892, and will overnight at HNL.

Shenzhen Airlines' B-1146

Shenzhen Airlines is taking delivery of their first 737 MAX 8 today. B-1146 (c/n 61135, l/n 6995) is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSZ1146, and will overnight at HNL.

China Southern Airlines' B-1296

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery B-1296 (c/n 63266, l/n 7049) today. This 737-81B is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN1296, and will overnight at HNL.

N661JM

N661JM (msn 145730), an ERJ-135BJ Legacy, owned by SAS Aviation Holdings, LLC (Phoenix, AZ), has made a stop at HNL.

145730 was originally delivered to RedEye II, LLC in August 2003 as N730BH. It was sold to SAS Aviation Holdings in October 2014, and re-registered as N661JM in July 2015.

Aloha ‘Oe N592HA

Hawaiian Airlines has retired N592HA "Hunakai" (c/n 33468, l/n 898) today, and is ferrying this 767-3CBER to MCI as HAL9980. It will be acquired by United Airlines.

N592HA was delivered to Hawaiian in February 2003, and flew its last revenue flight this past Sunday as HAL36.

Jetgo Australia's VH-ZPT

Jetgo Australia's sole ERJ-190, VH-ZPT (msn 19000451), is ferrying from Clark Airbase, Philippines [CRK] to Nashville, TN [BNA], via Cairns Airport, Australia [CNS]; Darwin, Australia [DRW]; Malolo Lailai Airport, Fiji [PTF], Apia, Sāmoa [APW], HNL, and Van Nuys, CA [VNY] as VOZ9946. It's using a Virgin Australia flight crew to make the ferry flight.

VH-ZPT was originally delivered to Virgin Australia in August 2011, named "Little Beach", and flew until December 2017. Earlier this year, it went to Jetgo Australia [JG/JGO] as a wet-lease, however, the airline ceased operations at the end of May.

VP-CBE

VP-CBE (msn 1321), an A330-202, owned by Hongkong Jet, has made a stop at HNL from MNL. Because of it's long stay, and lack of parking spots, it has been parked on Taxiway F.

Makani Kai Air's N732LC

Makani Kai Air has taken delivery of N732LC (msn 208B1149). This C208B Grand Caravan is the fourth for the airline. It's owned by Iron Aviation LLC [Denton, TX], and is not known how long the lease will be.

Hawaiian Airlines' N213HA

Hawaiian Airlines is taking delivery of their second A321-271N in as many days, with N213HA "Lama" (msn 8237, f/n 213). It's making its delivery flight from XFW to PAE, via YYR as HAL9975.

Hawaiian Airlines' N214HA

Hawaiian Airlines is taking delivery of N214HA "Kukui" (msn 8157, f/n 214) today. This A321-271N is making its delivery flight from BFM to PAE as HAL9981.

Hawaiian Airlines Finalizes 787-9 Order

Hawaiian Airlines and Boeing finalized the airline's order for ten 787-9 Dreamliners, with an option for an additional ten aircraft. This solidifies the letter of intent that Hawaiian signed with Boeing this past March. Anticipated delivery of the first Dreamliner is in the first quarter of 2021.

Further information in this Boeing Mediaroom press release.

Urumqi Air's B-205T

Urumqi Air is taking delivery of B-205T (c/n 64018, l/n 7041) today. This 737-84P is making its delivery flight from BFI as B205T, and will overnight at HNL. 

This is the first new-build 737 that features the newer Chinese registration, that has three numbers followed by an alphabet. A few A320s have received this newer registry.

N226HY

N226HY (msn 14501014), an Embraer ERJ135BJ "Legacy 600" owned by Blue Skies EL 600, LLC (Carle Place, NY), made a stop at HNL today.

N226HY was delivered to Blue Skies in November 2007, and is leased to Executive Flightways.

Hebei Airlines' B-1158

Hebei Airlines is taking delivery of B-1158 (c/n 42979, l/n 7036) today. This 737-8LW is making its delivery flight from BFI as HBH1158, and will overnight at HNL.

China Eastern Airlines' B-1256

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-1256 (c/n 61700, l/n 7034) today. This 737-89P is making its delivery flight from BFIa s CES2999, and will overnight at HNL.

Air New Zealand's ZK-OKI

Air New Zealand's latest 777-212ER, ZK-OKI (c/n 32336, l/n 422), made its first AKL-HNL flight today. The former Singapore Airlines "triple" still has the base livery of its previous life, which was 9V-SVL, delivered to Singapore Airlines in November 2002. This 777-212ER was acquired by Air New Zealand this past May to assist with alleviating traffic issues caused by the challenges with the airline's 787-9 engines.

Royal Jet's A6-RJV

Royal Jet's A6-RJV (c/n 62467, l/n 5564), a 737-77W BBJ, has made a stop at HNL. Royal Jet [ROJ] (United Arab Emirates) is a private charter service based in Abu Dhabi. According to flight trackers, it's flying as ROJ8, and arrived from LAX.

Airbus Re-designates The C-Series

Airbus has re-designated the Bombardier C-Series (CS100 and CS300) as the A220, as part of their takeover of the latter manufacturer's operation and program of the smaller narrow-body airliner. From today, the CS100 will now be known as the A220-100, and the larger CS300 will be known as the A220-300. The above photo was taken last year, when C-FFDO made a stopover at HNL on a demonstration flight.

Omega Tanker's N707MQ

Omega Tanker's 707-368C, N707MQ (c/n 23168, l/n 925), is being deployed to HNL, to participate in the 2018 RIMPAC naval and air exercise. It arrived from SBD as OME71.

Jiangxi Airlines' B-1269

Jiangxi Airlines is taking delivery of B-1269 (c/n 63689, l/n 7039) today. This 737-85C is making its its delivery flight from BFI as CJX8989, and will overnight at HNL.

China Southern Airlines' B-5126

China Southern Airlines is ferrying B-5126 (c/n 32613, l/n 1197) from CAN to MIA, via GUM, HNL, and LAX as CSN8685. This 737-83N is being returned to GECAS after its lease expired.

32613 was originally delivered to American Trans Air in November 2002 as N327TZ, leased from GECAS, until early 2006. In June of that year, it was leased to China Southern Airlines as B-5126. It was withdrawn from service two months ago.

China Southern Airlines' B-2051

China Southern Airlines is ferrying B-2051 (c/n 27357, l/n 20), a 777-21B from URC [Diwopu International Airport, Urumqi, China] to GWO, via CAN and HNL, as CSN8653. It was delivered to China Southern in December 1995. From February to April 2000, it was leased to Biman Bangladesh Airlines. B-2015 was withdrawn from service in May 2018, and stored at URC.

OE-IGN

OE-IGN (c/n 30656, l/n 1304), a 737-75C, is ferrying from XMN to the mainland, with a stop at HNL.

30656 was originally delivered to Xiamen Airlines in April 2003 as B-5038, leased from ILFC. In May 2014, it was acquired by AerCap, and continued with Xiamen Air. It was withdrawn from service in April 2018.

N378TP

N378TP (msn 19000559), an Embraer Lineage 1000 (ERJ-190), owned by ETPC Aviation LLC [Atlanta, GA], made a stop at HNL.

According to spotters in Sydney, Australia, N378TP arrived there a few days later.

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China Southern Airlines' B-1295

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-1295 (c/n 63264, l/n 6965) today. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN195, and will overnight at HNL. This is the airlines' fourth 737 delivery in seven days.

Hawaiian Airlines' N215HA

Hawaiian Airlines is taking delivery of N215HA "Uhiuhi" (msn 8266, f/n 215) this evening. This A321-271N, their second delivery in three days, is making its delivery flight from BFM as HAL9981, and will make a fuel stop at OAK, then head for HNL.

Okay Airways' B-1485

Okay Airways is taking delivery of their first 737 MAX 8, B-1485 (c/n 60704, l/n 6985), this afternoon. It's making its delivery flight from BFI as OKA1485, and will overnight at HNL.

United Airlines' N66837

United Airlines' 737-924ER, N66837 (c/n 60122, l/n 5168, f/n 0637), is now wearing commemorative decals to note the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics. It arrived from LAX this morning as UAL620, and returned to LAX in the afternoon as UAL286.

VR-BLG

Our July edition of "HNL RareBirds Classic" goes back to May 1995, and this Douglas DC-8-62H, VR-BLG "Gypsy Queen" (c/n 46071, l/n 469), seen above taxing on Taxiway C. At the time, it was owned by Sunningdale Investments, and had a VIP interior.

46071 was originally delivered to United Airlines in July 1969 as N8970U "Mainliner Hilo Hattie". In the mid-1970s, it was painted in the livery designed by Saul Bass. In June 1984, it was leased to Arrow Air, and two months later sold to IAL, and leased back to United. In January 1985, N8970U was leased to Hawaiian Airlines. The airline bought the DC-8 in February 1986, then sold it to CIS Air Corporation, who leased it back to Hawaiian, a month later. It was sold to ICC and leased back in December 1986, then to Aerospace Finance LLC in April 1991. After it was returned to the lessor, this DC-8 had its cabin converted to a VIP layout, and in May 1991, leased to Australian Consolidated Press. It was operated by Santa Fe Aviation, and re-registered as VR-BMR in October 1991. Nine months later, it was acquired by Sunningdale Investments. In June 1997, it had Stage 3 Hush-Kits installed on its four Pratt & Whitney JT3D-7 engines, and re-registered as VP-BLG. In September 2001, it was sold to Cari Aviation Leasing Ltd, and leased to Jetline as P4-DCE "Samia". In October 2006, it was sold to the Republic of Togo as 5V-TGF, and continued as a VIP transport until October 2009, where it was placed into storage at Miami, FL. The fate of this DC-8-62H is unknown.

Air China Inner Mongolia's B-1217

Air China Inner Mongolia is taking delivery of B-1217 (c/n 60897, l/n 7037) today. This 737-89L is making its delivery flight from BFI as CNM47, and will overnight at HNL.

Ukraine Air Alliance's UR-CNT

Ukraine Air Alliance's Antonov An-12BK, UR-CNT (msn 347505), has stopped at HNL for fuel as it arrived from OAK as UKL5102.