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ANA Cargo's JA605F

ANA Cargo's JA605F (c/n 30842, l/n 860), a 767-316F with "Okinawa" titles and a "Yamato Group" logo, made a stop at HNL on its ANA8482/8481 service between NRT and HNL. It's been here a few times previously, but we were able to get a photo of it today.

30842's History:

Nov 2001: Delivered to Florida West Airlines as N316LA, leased from GECAS.

Apr 2014: Leased to ANA Cargo as JA605F, with the Okinawa and Yamato Group markings.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBJ

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of 9V-MBJ (c/n 44254, l/n 7632) today. This 737-8, still wearing the SilkAir livery, is making its delivery flight from BFI as SIA8890, and will overnight at HNL.

Malindo Air's VP-CFQ

Castlelake is having a former Malindo Air 737-9GPERs ferry from SZB to SBD, via GUM and HNL, as it will join the Delta Air Lines fleet. VP-CFQ (c/n 38729, l/n 4380), and it will overnight at HNL.

38729's History:

Mar 2013: Delivered to Malindo Air as 9M-LNG.

Sep 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at KUL.

Mar 2021: Ferried to SZB for storage.

Dec 2021: Sold to Castlelake.

LATAM Airlines Chile's CC-CXK

LATAM Airlines Chile is ferrying CC-CXK (c/n 37802, l/n 978) from MIA to SIN for freighter conversion. This 767-316ER, still in the LAN Chile livery, is making its ferry flight as LAN9954, and is making an overnight stop at HNL.

CC-CXK's History:

Feb 2010: Delivered to LAN Chile.

May 2016: Airline rebrands as LATAM as LAN and TAM merge.

Memphis Tigers Team Charter

The University of Memphis Tigers football team chartered an Omni Air International 767-33AER, N351AX (c/n 27908, l/n 578, f/n 351) for their trip to HNL, to play the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors, in the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl on December 24th. The Tigers arrived from MEM as OAE8614. This 767-33AER will not stay at HNL, but departed for AFW (with the same flight number) shortly after arrival.

27908's History:

Aug 1995: Delivered to Alitalia as G-OITF, under lease from AWAS.

Nov 1996: Re-registered as I-DEIF "Cristoforo Colombo".

Aug 2009: Leased to Omni Air International as N351AX.

Sep 2019: Acquired by CAM, and lease transferred.

24 Dec 2021 UPDATE

N351AX returned to HNL to take the Memphis Tigers back to MEM tonight as OAE8623.

Batik Air’s VP-CJO

The second Batik Air A320-214 that Nomadic Aviation is ferrying from ASP to MLB (via BNE, MAJ, HNL, and PHX), is VP-CJO (msn 6697). It’s a lease return flight for Aviation Capital Group, flying as OMD549, and will overnight at HNL.

6697’s History:

Aug 2015: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LAP, under lease from GECAS.

Apr 2017: Acquired by ACG, and lease transferred.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Oct 2021: Ferried to ASP for long-term storage.

Batik Air’s VP-CJB

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying a pair Batik Air’s A320-214s from ASP to MLB, via BNE, MAJ, HNL, and PHX. The first of the A320s is VP-CJB (msn 6280), flying as OMD550, and is being returned to the Aviation Capital Group. It’s making an overnight stop at HNL tonight.

6280’s History:

Oct 2014: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LAG, under lease from Jackson Square Aviation.

Dec 2016: Acquired by ACG, and lease transferred.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Oct 2021: Ferried to ASP for long-term storage.

LATAM Airlines Chile’s CC-CXD

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying LATAM Airlines Chile’s CC-CXD (c/n 35697, l/n 967) from SIN to MIA (via HNL), as OMD513. It’s returning after freighter conversion.

35697’s History:

May 2008: Originally delivered to LAN Airlines as CC-CXD.

Nov 2010: Leased to LAN Ecuador as HC-CJX.

Mar 2012: Returned to LAN Airlines.

Aug 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at SCL.

Jly 2021: Ferried to SIN for freighter conversion.

Japan Airlines’ JA773J

Japan Airlines is ferrying JA773J (c/n 27653, l/n 635) from NGO to VCV (via HNL), as JAL8130. This 777-246, wearing the “Tokyo 2020 / Fly For It” special livery, has been sold to an undisclosed buyer.

JA773J’s History:

May 2007: Delivered to Japan Airlines.

Apr 2019: Painted in the “Tokyo 2020 / Fly For It” special livery.

Feb 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at OKA.

Batik Air's VP-CFT

Castlelake is having a former Batik Air 737-9GPER ferry from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL, as it will join the Delta Air Lines fleet. VP-CFT (c/n 38731,  l/n 4463) will overnight at HNL.

38731's History:

May 2013: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LBO.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Dec 2021: Sold to Castlelake as VP-CFT, and will be leased to Delta Air Lines as N947DC.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBI

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of its next 737-8, 9V-MBI (c/n 44253, l/n 7593) today. It's making is delivery flight from BFI to SIN, via HNL and GUM as SIA8890. This SilkAir clad 737-8 will overnight at HNL.

N829KW

N829KW (c/n 28526, l/n 355), a 777-212ER acquired for Eastern Airlines by Jet Midwest, is making its way from ASP to MCI, via BNE and HNL. It's making an overnight stop at HNL tonight, and is still wearing the Singapore Airlines livery.

28526's History:

Aug 2001: Originally delivered to Singapore Airlines as 9V-SVC.

Aug 2010: Leased to Royal Brunei Airlines as V8-BLE.

Aug 2012: Returned to Singapore Airlines.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at ASP a month later.

Dec 2021: Acquired by Jet Midwest for Eastern Airlines as N829KW.

Lion Air's N357AG

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying N357AG (c/n 35723, l/n 2848), a former Lion Air 737-9GPER, from ASP to OPF, via BNE, GUM, HNL, and PHX, as OMD536. This one is not going to Delta Air Lines.

35723's History:

Mar 2009: Delivered to Lion Air as PK-LFV.

Sep 2015: Sold to DVB Bank, and leased back to Lion Air.

Jun 2018: Sold to Aviation Capital Group, and lease transferred.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Oct 2021: Ferried to ASP for storage.

N213EM

N213EM (c/n 38652, l/n 2475), a 737-75G BBJ owned by Altitude 51, is on its way from GED to SGN, via LGB, HNL, and GUM, as it has been acquired by its new owner in Vietnam.

38652's History:

Jan 2008: Originally delivered to MGM Mirage as N730MM.

Feb 2009: Sold to Hyundai as HL7787.

Jan 2019: Sold to Altitude 51 as N213EM.

Dec 2021: Sold to new owner in Vietnam, new registration pending.

07 Dec 2021 UPDATE

N213EM's US registration cancelled with the FAA.

27 Dec 2021 UPDATE

Registered as VN-A123 to an undisclosed owner.

Batik Air's VP-CFH

Another Batik Air 737-9GPER, VP-CFH (c/n 38689, l/n 4441), is being ferried from CGK to SBD (via GUM and HNL) by Castlelake for its lease to Delta Air Lines. It will be registered as N942DC.

38689's History:

May 2013: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LBM.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Dec 2021: Acquired by Castlelake, and ferried to SBD, and leased to Delta Air Lines.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBH

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of 9V-MBH (c/n 44252, l/n 7521) today. This 737-8, still wearing the SilkAir livery, is making its delivery flight as SIA8890, and is making an overnight stop at HNL.

Antonov Airlines' UR-82008

Antonov Airlines' An-124-100M, UR-82008 (c/n 19530501006, l/n 01-06), is making an overnight stop at HNL as it flies from TUS to MEL as ADB3842. 

Aloha Air Cargoʻs Parent Looks To Upgrade Fleet

Aloha Air Cargo‘s parent company, Northern Aviation Services, is looking into upgrading its 737-300F and -400F fleet for both Aloha and Northern Air Cargo. In a CH-Aviation article, the holding company is looking into 737-700Fs, 737-800Fs, and even ATR-Fs as fleet renewal aircraft. It's currently just an exploratory phase.

Lāna‘i Air To File For Scheduled Service

Lāna‘i Air's parent company Pulama Lāna‘i and operator Western Aircraft, filed an application with the US DOT to fly scheduled commuter service between HNL and LNY. The charter company will dedicate two of their PC-12 fleet (N92NG and N439CM) for this proposed service.

Further details in this CH-Aviation.com article.

Silkway West Airlines' VQ-BVB

A Silkway West Airlines 747-8F, VQ-BVB (c/n 44444, l/n 1493), is making at fuel stop at HNL, as it flies from GYD to MEL, via ORD and HNL as AZG5982.

04 Dec 2021 UPDATE

VQ-BVB made another stop from ORD, and continued onto MEL the next day.

Philippine Airlines' RP-C8765

Philippine Airlines is ferrying RP-C8765 (msn 1559) from MNL to MZJ, via HNL, on a lease return to DVB Bank. This A330-343 is making its ferry flight as PAL5002, and will make a brief fuel stop at HNL.

RP-C8765's History:

Oct 2014: Originally delivered to Philippine Airlines, leased from DVB Bank.

Jan 2021: Withdrawn from service

Feb 2021: Ferried to CRK for storage.

Nov 2021: Ferried back to MNL.

Allegiant Air's RP-C3266

Allegiant Air is taking delivery of RP-C3266 (msn 4870), as it makes its delivery flight from MNL to MLB, leased from CDB Leasing. This A320-214 is making stops at GUM, HNL, and ONT, and arrived here early this morning.

4870's History:

Oct 2011: Originally delivered to Cebu Pacific Air as RP-C3266, leased from GECAS.

Jun 2012: Sold to CDB Leasing, and lease transferred.

Jul 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at ASP.

Jly 2021: Ferried to CAN for prep Allegiant Air.

Oct 2021: Ferried to MNL.

Batik Air's VP-CIC

Castlelake is having another Batik Air 737-9GPER ferried from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL. VP-CIC (c/n 38742, l/n 4726) is making its ferry flight to join the Delta Air Lines fleet. It arrived this morning at HNL.

38742's History:

Dec 2013: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LBJ.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Nov 2021: Acquired by Castlelake, ferried to SBD for lease to Delta Air Lines as N953DC.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBG

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of 9V-MBG (c/n 44251, l/n 7436) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to SIN as SIA8890, with stops at HNL and GUM. It was built in February 2019, and was one of the early birds that were affected by the global grounding of the MAX series, as it made its first flight on 09 Mar 2019. It was ferried to Moses Lake, WA [MWH] for storage during the grounding, and returned to BFI in October 2021.

9V-MBG was originally ordered by SilkAir, but was transferred to the Singapore Airlines (along with the eight on order), as SilkAir's operations were merged with its parent company this past January. Previous photos show that MBG was painted in SilkAir's livery, and it has yet to be painted in the Singapore Airlines livery.

Bangkok Air's VP-CUB

Leasing company Avolon is having VP-CUB (msn 2362) ferried from DMK to HDO [South Text Regional Airport, Hondo, TX] via GUM and HNL. This A319-132 is still wearing the Bangkok Air livery.

2362's History:

Dec 2004: Originally delivered to Independence Air as N806BR, under lease from CIT.

May 2006: Leased to Armavia as EK32012 "Air Marshal S. Khudiakov" to Oct 2011.

Mar 2012: Leased to Thomas Cook Airlines as OO-TCS "Sunshine" to Aug 2015.

Jan 2016: Leased to Bangkok Air as HS-PPN.

Apr 2017: Sold to Avolon, and lease transferred.

Jul 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at DMK.

Air New Zealand's ZK-OJI

Air New Zealand is ferrying ZK-OJI (msn 2297) from AKL to TUS for storage. The A320-232, flying as ANZ6098, is making stops at RAR, HNL, and LAX.

ZK-OJI's History:

Oct 2004: Delivered to Air New Zealand.

Jun 2006: Leased to Freedom Air International.

Mar 2008: Returned to Air New Zealand.

Dec 2014: Painted into current livery.

Sep 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Ukraine Air Alliance's UR-CZZ

Another of Ukraine Air Alliance's An-12s, UR-CZZ (msn 401605), is making a stop at HNL from MAJ tonight. This An-12BP is flying as UKL5056, and its routing is SZB to ELP, via GUM, MAJ, HNL, and SBD.

23 Nov 2021 UPDATE

UR-CZZ has returned to HNL from SBD, en route to SGN as UKL5055.

26 Nov 2021 UPDATE

This An-12BP is returning to ELP, via HNL as UKL5056.

30 Nov 2021 UPDATE

Back at HNL from ELP (via SBD) as UKL5009.

04 Dec 2021 UPDATE

Stopping off at HNL from MAJ as UKL5010, then onto OAK.

11 Dec 2021 UPDATE

Stopping off at HNL from MAJ as UKL5080, then onto SBD.

Lion Air's VP-CEK

Castlelake is having another of Lion Air's 737-9GPERs ferried from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL. VP-CEK (c/n 38302, l/n 3573) is the next aircraft to join the Delta Air Lines fleet.

38302's History:

Sep 2011: Delivered to Lion Air as PK-LHW, under lease from CMIG Aviation Leasing.

Sep 2015: Sold to Aircastle, and lease transferred.

Jun 2017: Sold to Castlelake, and lease transferred.

Nov 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BTH.

Jun 2021: Ferried to CGK for storage.

Colorado State Rams' Team Charter

The Colorado State Rams football team has chartered Sun Country Airlines' 737-8FHs for its road trip to play the Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors on Saturday. N820SY (c/n 39951, l/n 5166, f/n 820) is making the trip from FNL [Northern Colorado Regional Airport, Fort Collins, CO] to HNL, via OAK as SCX8605.

11.21.21 UPDATE

The return leg to take the Rams back to FNL will be flown by N821SY (c/n 39952, l/n 5217, f/n 821), which repositioned on Friday from OAK. 820 was assigned to SFO as SCX394 after dropping off the Rams.

Alliance Airlines' N956QQ

Alliance Airlines is taking delivery of its next ERJ-190AR, N956QQ (msn 19000056), today. It's making its delivery flight from SJO to BNE, via SDM, HNL, and MAJ, as SXI2160. It will receive its Australian registration after its arrival.

19000056's History:

Dec 2006: Originally delivered to Copa Airlines as HP-1560CMP, with the "200th EJet" decal.

Jan 2010: Decal removed.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service.

Apr 2021: Sold to TVPX Trust Services, ferried to SJO, to prep for Alliance Airlines.

Volga-Dnepr's RA-82074

Volga-Dnepr's An-124-100, RA-82074 (c/n 9773051459142, l/n 07-07), is making a stop at HNL from LAX as VDA5382. The flight originated at AFW, and the flight will continue onto GUM this evening.

Allegiant Air's N205NV

Allegiant Air is taking delivery of its next A320-214, N205NV (msn 5724, f/n 205). It's making its delivery flight from XSP to MLB [Melbourne, FL], via GUM, HNL, and SBD, and will overnight here tonight

5724's History:

Aug 2013: Originally delivered to Peach as JA810P, under lease from GECAS.

Jun 2014: Acquired by Avolon, and lease transferred.

Mar 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Apr 2021: Ferried to XSP for storage, then prepped for lease to Allegiant.

Hau‘oli Lā Hānau Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines celebrates its 92nd birthday today. It was on this day in 1929, that Inter-Island Airways made its first passenger flight.

Air New Zealand's ZK-NHE

Air New Zealand is taking delivery of their second A320-271N in a week. ZK-NHE (msn 10569) is making its delivery flight from TLS to AKL, via YQX, LAX, HNL, and RAR, as ANZ6097. It will overnight at HNL tonight.

OE-IMY

Avolon is having OE-IMY (msn 3986) ferried from SBD to CRK, and this A320-232 is making an overnight stop at HNL, then will continue onto GUM.

3986's History:

Aug 2009: Originally delivered to Tiger Airways as 9V-TAK, under lease from GECAS.

Jan 2010: Transferred to Tiger Airways Australia as VH-VNK, leased from GECAS.

Jly 2013: Airline re-branded as Tigerair Australia, lease continued.

Mar 2017: Acquired by Avolon, and lease transferred.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, stored at ASP.

May 2021: Ferried to SBD.

US Air Force's 05-1435

Normally, US Air Force aircraft do not park on the hardstands at HNL. If they aren't able to park at HIK, they are assigned to park at JRF. However, in this instance a C-130J, 05-1435 (msn 382-5722) from the 143rd Airlift Wing, Rhode Island Air National Guard, parked at Hardstand 188B during its stay at HNL. It arrived this afternoon from PMD.

09 Nov 2021 UPDATE

05-1435 returned to NCO [Quonset Point AFB, North Kingstown, RI] as RHODY41.

Armée de l'Air's F-RBAD

Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace's A400M-180, F-RBAD "Ville de Cambrai" (msn 011), is making a stop at HNL, as it transits from ORE to NOU, via YYT, NKX, HNL and PPT, as CTM2050. F-RBAD is assigned to 61e Escadre de Transport, of the Air Support and Projection Brigade, based at ORE.

12 Nov 2021 UPDATE

F-RBAD is stopping off at HNL on its way back to ORE as CTM2050, and will continue onto SAN the next day.

San Diego State Aztec's Team Charter

The San Diego State Aztecs football team has chartered Sun Country Airlines' N820SY (c/n 39951, l/n 5166, f/n 820) for their road trip to face the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors on Saturday. The team arrives from SAN, this afternoon aboard SCX8614, and will depart a few hours following the game as SCX8615.

N373JX

N373JX (c/n 33735, l/n 1354), a 747-409 owned by Jet One X, is ferrying from TPE to VCV, via HNL. As seen above, it's still wearing the SkyTeam Alliance special livery, though the China Airlines titles have been painted over.

33735's History:

Dec 2004: Originally delivered to China Airlines as B-18211.

May 2016: Painted in the "SkyTeam Alliance" special livery.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at TPE.

Oct 2021: Acquired by Jet One X as N373JX.

N827KW

N827KW (c/n 28525, l/n 353), a 777-212 owned by Jet Midwest, is ferrying from ASP to MCI, via BNE and HNL.

28525's History:

Jly 2001: Originally delivered to Singapore Airlines as 9V-SVB.

Aug 2010: Leased to Royal Brunei Airlines as V8-BLD for two years.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at ASP a month later.

Sep 2021: Acquired by Jet Midwest as N827KW.

Lion Air's VP-CFY

Lion Air's VP-CFY (c/n 38741, l/n 4679) is ferrying from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL. This 737-9GPER, ferried by 6West (for Castlelake), is making its overnight stop at HNL tonight.

38741's History:

Nov 2013: Originally delivered to Lion Air as PK-LOF, and has the 100th 737NG special livery.

Oct 2021: Withdrawn from service, acquired by Castlelake, and registered as VP-CFY.

05 Nov 2021 UPDATE

VP-CFY was moved to Hardstand 188A, as it has an undisclosed maintenance issue. Its next leg to SBD is on hold indefinitely.

09 Nov 2021 UPDATE

This 737-9GPER was towed back to the AirService Hawaii ramp for repairs.

10 Nov 2021 UPDATE

VP-CFY departed for SBD this morning.

Ukraine Air Alliance's UR-CGV

Another Ukraine Air Alliance An-12BK, UR-CGV (msn 6344610), is making a stop at HNL today as UKL5080. It's beginning its flight from RFD [Rockford International Airport, Rockford, IL] to SYD, with stops at OAK, HNL, MAJ and CNS.

06 Nov 2021 UPDATE

UR-CGV returned though HNL from MAJ as UKL5056, and will continue onto SBD that next day.

08 Nov 2021 UPDATE

This An-12 returned to HNL from SBD as UKL5055, and will continue onto MAJ the next day.

12 Nov 2021 UPDATE

UR-CGV returned to HNL from GUM as UKL5056, and will depart for SBD the next day.

01 Dec 2021 UPDATE

Making an overnight stop from SBD as UKL5079, and to continue onto MAJ the next day.

04 Dec 2021 UPDATE

Return to HNL from MAJ, then onto SBD as UKL5080.

Air New Zealand's ZK-NHF

Air New Zealand is taking delivery of ZK-NHF (msn 10589), and is making a stop at HNL. This A320-271N is delivering from TLS to AKL, via YQX, LAX,  HNL, and RAR). It's not often that Air New Zealand will have their A320s deliver through HNL, and it is a welcomed sight.

Lion Air's VP-CIS

Castlelake is ferrying VP-CIS (c/n 39880, l/n 5081) from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL for this 737-9GPER to join the Delta Air Lines fleet. It arrived early this morning, and will overnight before continuing on.

39880's History:

Sep 2014: Delivered to Lion Air as PK-LPF, under lease from Archway Aviation.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Oct 2021: Registered as VP-CIS by Castlelake.

Ukraine Air Alliance's UR-CNT

UR-CNT (msn 00347505), an An-12BK from the Ukraine Air Alliance, is making an overnight stop at HNL, as it transits from YEG to POM (via OAK, HNL, and MAJ) as UKL5024.

31 Oct 21 UPDATE

UR-CNT returned to HNL from its cargo delivery at POM (via MAJ) as UKL5025.

04 Nov 21 UPDATE

UR-CNT departed HNL for SBD as UKL5025 this morning.

01 Dec 2021 UPDATE

This An-12BK is stopping off at HNL from MAJ as UKL5016, then onto OAK the next day.

06 Dec 2021 UPDATE

Overnight stop from SBD as UKL5019, then onto MAJ.

11 Dec 2021 UPDATE

This An-12BK is stopping off at HNL from MAJ as UKL5020, then onto OAK the next day.

13 Dec 2021 UPDATE

Arrived from SBD as UKL5081, and continued onto MAJ, the next day.

18 Dec 2021 UPDATE

UR-CNT arrived from MAJ as UKL5080, and continued onto SBD, the next day.

28 Dec 2021 UPDATE

Arrived from OAK as UKL5079.

N227GV

N227GV (msn 19000159), Premiair's Embraer Lineage 1000 (ERJ-190ECJ), is making a stop at HNL from DSP, via CGK and GUM.

19000159's History:

Mar 2008: Built by Embraer as PP-XTF, with a VIP cabin.

Dec 2011: Delivered to Premair as N227GV, operating for Glory View Overseas.

Jun 2014: Painted in a new livery.

Jan 2018: Painted in "Nasdem for Jokowi 2019" special livery.

28 Oct 21 UPDATE

N227GV departed HNL for SAN, then onto EWR.

Lion Air's VP-CIN

Castlelake is ferrying VP-CIN (c/n 39824, l/n 5088) from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL for this 737-9GPER to join the Delta Air Lines fleet. It arrived early this morning, and will overnight before continuing on.

39824's History:

Sep 2014: Originally delivered to Thai Lion Air as HS-LTO.

Apr 2020: Transfered to Lion Air as PK-LSQ.

Dec 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Oct 2021: Acquired by Castlelake as VP-CIN.

Royal Australian Air Force's A36-002

The Royal Australian Air Force's 737-7DF BBJ, A36-002 (c/n 30790, l/n 613), is making a stop at HNL from CBR as ASY321.

26 Oct 21 UPDATE

ASY321 returned to CBR.

New Mexico State Aggies Team Charter

The New Mexico State Aggies football team is chartering a Sun Country Airlines 737-800 for their road trip to Honolulu to play the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors on Saturday. N820SY (c/n 39951, l/n 5166, f/n 820) is flying the Aggies as SCX8609 from ELP to HNL, via OAK. The Aggies will depart following the game.

23 Oct 21 UPDATE

N820SY will fly to OAK, then LRU [Las Cruces, NM].

VH-PQA

A former Pacific Air Express 757-225F, VH-PQA (c/n 22611, l/n 75), is ferrying from BNE to MCI, via PPG and OGG, as the airline ceased operations this past April. It had been operating on behalf of QantasFreight up until the end. It’s making an overnight stop at OGG tonight.

22611’s History:

Dec 1985: Originally delivered to Eastern Airlines as N522EA, under lease from GATX.

Oct 1991: Leased to Air 2000 as G-OOOW, until Nov 2001.

Jan 1999: Painted in the new livery.

Sep 2002: Leased to Air Atlanta Icelandic as TF-ARE.

Apr 2003: Subleased to Excel Airways as TF-ARE.

Nov 2005: Returned to Air Atlanta Icelandic.

Mar 2006: Leased to Excel Airways as G-VKNC.

Dec 2006: Aircraft sold to Aerolease as N315ST, and converted to a freighter.

May 2007: Leased to Varig LOG as PR-LGI to Jly 2009.

Oct 2011: Leased to DHL International as A9C-DHD to Jun 2017.

Mar 2018: Leased to Pacific Air Express as VH-PQA.

Apr 2021: Airline ceased operations, aircraft stored at BNE.

N208NV

Allegiant Air is taking delivery of N208NV (msn 5640, f/n 208), as this A320-214 transits from XSP to GEG, via GUM, MAJ, and HNL. It left XSP as a white-tail.

5640's History:

Jun 2013: Originally delivered to Peach as JA809P, under lease from GECAS.

Jun 2014: Sold to Avolon, and lease transferred.

Feb 2015: Sold to Fuyo General Lease, and lease transferred.

Feb 2021: Returned to FGL, registered as F-WXAY, and ferried to XSP a month later.

Sep 2021: Purchased by Allegiant Air as N208NV.

N826KW

N826KW (c/n 28521, l/n 330), a former NokScoot 777-212, is making a ferry flight from ASP [Alice Spings, Australia] to MCI, via BNE and HNL. It was acquired by Jet Midwest for delivery to Eastern Airlines.

28521's History:

Mar 2001: Originally delivered to Singapore Airlines as 9V-SRF.

Jul 2014: Transferred to their NokScoot subsidiary as HS-XBA "Proud".

Aug 2020: Returned to Singapore Airlines as 9V-SRF.

Aug 2021: Acquired by Jet Midwest as N826KW.

Lion Air's VP-CEQ

Castlelake is having Lion Air's VP-CEQ (c/n 38315, l/n 3954) ferried from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL. It's bound for the Delta Air Lines fleet. This 737-9GPER's ferry flight began on September 14th, and has been delayed at GUM since September 20th, after it had to turn back due to an undisclosed maintenance issue, and awaited parts.

38315's History:

Mar 2012: Originally delivered to Lion Air as PK-LJO, wearing the "60th 737-900ER" tail livery, and under lease from Castlelake.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

21 Oct 21 UPDATE

VP-CEQ remains parked at the same location, awaiting it's next leg to SBD. It's not known whether this 737-9GPER has another maintenance issue.

Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors Team Charter

The University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors chartered a Hawaiian Airlines A321-271N, N227HA "Olopua" (msn 9223, f/n 227) for their road trip to play against the University of Nevada Wolf Pack. The flight left this afternoon for RNO as HAL762. The team will return following their game as HAL763, and N227HA will stay at RNO..

17 Oct 21 UPDATE

HAL763 will make a brief fuel stop at OAK.

Alaska Airlines' Seattle Kraken Logojet

As one of the Seattle Kraken's major sponsors, Alaska Airlines has adorned N915AK (c/n 44080, l/n 7682, f/n 915), with a Kraken-themed special livery to commemorate the National Hockey League's newest franchise, and the airline's sponsorship. This 737-9 is making it's first visit to HNL today from SEA as ASA174, then onto LAX as ASA866. It also made a stop at KOA from SEA, and back yesterday, as ASA807/880.

Alliance Airlines' N901QQ

Alliance Airlines is taking delivery of their next ERJ-190AR, N901QQ (msn 19000100). It's being ferried by Southern Cross Aviation, as SXI2154. It's flying from SJO to BNE, via SDM, HNL, and MAJ. This white-tail E190 will be painted at DRW.

19000100's History:

Aug 2007: Originally delivered to Copa Airlines as HP-1564CMP.

Nov 2008: Leased to Aero Republica.

Feb 2009: Returned to Copa Airlines.

Sep 2015: Painted in the "ConnectMiles.com" special livery.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service.

Jun 2021: Acquired by TVPX Trust Services as N901QQ, and ferried to SJO for prep to Alliance.

India Navy's IN330

The Indian Navy is taking delivery of its next P-8I Neptune, IN330 (c/n 64892, l/n 8526). It's flying as BOE233 as it makes its way from BFI to GOI, via HNL, GUM and BWM. It's also still wearing its Boeing Defense registration, N611DS.

Lion Air's VP-CIQ

Castlelake is having former Lion Air's VP-CIQ (c/n 39878, l/n 5096) ferried from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL, as it will join the Delta Air Lines fleet. This 737-9GPER has "LionParcel.com" titles on the nacelles.

39878's History:

Sep 2014: Delivered to Lion Air as PK-LPH, under lease from Archway Aviation.

Oct 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Lion Air's VP-CEG

Castlelake is having another Lion Air 737-9GPER, VP-CEG (c/n 37290, l/n 3918), ferried from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL, as it will join the Delta Air Lines fleet. It appears that the "Thai" title has been taped over.

37290's History:

Feb 2012: Originally delivered to Lion Air as PK-LJL under lease from Castlelake.

Nov 2019: Transferred to Thai Lion Air as HS-LVJ.

Mar 2020: Returned to Lion Air as PK-LQU.

May 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Hawaiian Airlines Moves LAX Operations

Today, Hawaiian Airlines moves their operations at the Los Angeles International Airport [LAX] from Terminal 5 to the West Gates of Terminal B at the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).

Further information in this Hawaiian Airlines press release, and this map from Los Angeles World Airports.

N515JA

N515JA (msn 1051), a Gulfstream G-IV owned by Aery Aviation LLC [Wilmington, DE], is making a stop at HNL. With one of the port-side windows having a sensor sticking out from it, it appears to be a research jet. According to engelsjk.com, it flew circuits over Minnesota and Michigan.

14 Oct 21 UPDATE

N515JA has been flying circuits over the islands at FL410 as FST707.

22 Oct 21 UPDATE

This G-IV departed HNL this morning for VCV.

Qatar Cargo's A7-BFX

Qatar Cargo's 777-F, A7-BFX (c/n  66870, l/n 1664), is making a stop at HNL from ORD as QTR8140. The flight, which was scheduled to NGO, was diverted to HNL, then continued onto NGO, after a short fuel stop.

17 Oct 2021 UPDATE

QTR8140 will run weekly from ORD to DOH, via HNL, MEL, and BKK.

01 Nov 2021 UPDATE

The BKK stop is being moved to HAN.

Con-Air's C-GVFT

Con-Air is ferrying C-GVFT (msn E2253, f/n 566) from YXX to DBO, via OAK, HNL, MAJ, GUM, and CNS, for the Australian summer fire fighting season. This Avro RJ85 is flying as FGD566.

Aeronautica Militare's MM62191

A C-130J from the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force), MM62191 / 46-57 (msn 382-5531), is making a stop at HIK as it transits from PSA [Pisa, Italy] to CHC, via ADW, SUU, HNL, and PPG, as IAM4600. It's making a stop at HIK, as it is heading to New Zealand for summer flights to Antarctica.

The top photo was taken at HNL, as MM62191 taxied to HIK. The above photo was captured at CHC as it pitched up due to a gust of wind on final approach.

N28836

N28836 (c/n 28836, l/n 861), a 757-204 owned by Black Rock, is ferrying from MZJ to XMN, via HNL and GUM. It's making a stop at HNL, as it heads for freighter conversion. It's next segment has been delayed due to a maintenance issue.

28836's History:

Apr 1999: Originally delivered to Britannia Airways as G-BYAY, leased from ILFC.

Nov 2005: Rebranded as Thomsonfly, after the airline and travel group were acquired by the TUI Group.

Oct 2008: Rebranded as Thomson Airways.

May 2014: Aircraft sold to AerCap, and lease transferred.

Oct 2017: Rebranded as TUI Airways.

Nov 2020: Ferried to MZJ for storage, after returned to AerCap in Oct 2020.

Sep 2021: Sold to Black Rock

15 Oct 21 UPDATE

N28836 left this morning for GUM.

Antonov Airlines' UR-82029

Antonov Airlines' An-124-100, UR-82029 (c/n 19530502630, l/n 02-10), is making a stop at HNL from NAN as ADB3954. The flight originated in ADL. It's been assigned to park on Taxiway R6, and is scheduled to continue onto NYL [Yuma International Airport, Yuma, AZ] tomorrow night.

Reef Runway Taxiways Renamed

The Federal Aviation Administration has renamed the taxiways associated with Runway 8R/26L, also known as "The Reef Runway". The change takes effect today, and the HDOT-A crews spent the night replacing the signage. 

The following below are the taxiway re-designations ...

RA → R

RB → J

RC → R2

RM → R3

RG → R5

RH → R6

RA → R7 (The portion that leads to the approach end of Runway 26L)

Taxiway RT was not renamed.

Virgin Australia's N343CG

The Nomadic Aviation Group is ferrying N343CG (c/n 34443, l/n 2056) back to Australia. This 737-8FE will be re-leased by Aviation Capital Group, to Virgin Australia as VH-VUJ "Rosebud Beach". It's being ferried from MIA to BNE, via GEG, HIO, HNL, and MAJ, as OMD506.

34443's History:

Sep 2006: Delivered to Virgin Blue as VH-VUJ "Suzzie Blue".

May 2011: Airline re-branded as Virgin Australia, and aircraft re-named "Rosebud Beach".

Jun 2014: Sold to Goshawk Aviation, then leased back.

Jun 2016: Sold to Aviation Capital Group, and lease transferred.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service.

Dec 2020: Returned to ACG, and ferried to GYR for storage.

Aug 2021: Ferried to MIA for return to service preparation.

Alliance Airlines' N926QQ

Alliance Airlines is taking delivery of its next ERJ-190AR, N926QQ (msn 19000126). It's making its delivery flight from SJO to BNE (via SDM, HNL, and MAJ).

19000126's History:

Nov 2007: Delivered to COPA Airlines as HP-1565CMP, then leased to Aero Republica.

Oct 2008: Returned to COPA Airlines.

Jan 2010: Leased to Aero Republica.

Jun 2010: Returned to COPA Airlines.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service.

May 2021: Acquired by TVPX Trust Services to prep for Alliance Airlines as N926QQ.

Oct 2021: Delivery to Alliance Airlines as VH-___.

N7700

N7700 (msn 5745), a Bombardier Challenger 605, owned by Orcus LLC (Tampa, FL), has made a stop at HNL. It has a bubble pod on its underside, but it's not known what the jet's purpose is.

5745's History:

Dec 2007: Built as C-FQQW, registered to Bombardier.

Jun 2008: Delivered to VistaJet (Austria) as OE-INP.

Sep 2014: Acquired by Channel IT as M-BASH.

Oct 2018: Acquired by Swartz Aviation Group LLC as N609SA.

Nov 2019: Acquired by Orcus LLC as N609SA.

Feb 2020: Re-registered as N7700.

Malindo Air's 9M-LNF

Malindo Air is ferrying 9M-LNF (c/n 38687, l/n 4368) from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL, to join the Delta Air Lines fleet. This 737-9GPER, adorned with the "7500th 737" sticker on both sides of the nose, is flying as MXD9001.

9M-LNF's History:

Mar 2013: Delivered to Malindo Air, originally ordered by Lion Air as PK-LKU, but transferred.

Sep 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Lynden Air Cargo's P4-LAS

Lynden Air Cargo's L-100-30 (L-382G), P4-LAS (msn 382-4600), has made a stop at HNL from OAK as LYC569. Also listed as a C-130H, the all-white clad freighter made previous stops at YIP and YWG before OAK, using the same flight number.

382-4600's History

1975: Built at Marietta, GA.

UNK:  Delivered to Safair (EARL - East Africa Response) [South Africa] as ZS-RSI.

UNK: Acquired by EAS European Airlines as F-GIMV.

UNK: Acquired by SF Air as F-GDAQ.

May 1979: Sold to Northwest Territorial Airways as C-FNWY.

Sep 2006: Sold to First Air as C-GUSI.

May 2015: Sold to Lynden Air Cargo as N408LC.

Mar 2016: Re-registered in Aruba as P4-LAS.

Batik Air's PK-LBI

The third Batik Air 737-9GPER to ferry from CGK to SBD (via GUM and HNL) is PK-LBI (c/n 38743, l/n 4711), and is flying as BTK3105.

PK-LBI's History:

Dec 2013: Delivered to Batik Air.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Batik Air's PK-LBH

Batik Air's second 737-9GPER to ferry out of CGK to SBD (via GUM and HNL), is PK-LBH (c/n 38730, l/n 4430), and is flying as BTK3103.

PK-LBH's History:

Apr 2013: Delivered to Batik Air, originally ordered by Lion Air as PK-LKV.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Batik Air's PK-LBG

Batik Air is ferrying three of their 737-9GPERs from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL. They are all headed to join the Delta Air Lines fleet. The first of the trio is PK-LBG (c/n 38688, l/n 4414), that is flying as BTK3101.

PK-LBG's History:

Apr 2013: Delivered to Batik Air, originally ordered by Lion Air as PK-LKW.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Garuda Indonesia's PK-GEP

Garuda Indonesia is returning PK-GEP (c/n 29931, l/n 1020) to its lessor, Avolon. This 737-8AS is ferrying from CGK to BYH [Blytheville, AR], via GUM, HNL and SDM. It left CGK as GIA9901, but has continued on the remaining segments as its registration.

29931's History:

Dec 2001: Originally delivered to Ryanair as EI-CSR.

Jan 2009: Bought by CIT Aerospace, and withdrawn from service.

Feb 2009: Leased to Garuda Indonesia as PK-GEP.

Jan 2015: Painted in to the current livery.

Apr 2017: Sold to Avolon, and lease transferred.

Aug 2021: Withdrawn from service.