Coulson Aviation's N130CG

Coulson Aviation's N130CG (msn 382-4339) is making its way back to YXX from its Australian fire season base at BQB. This C-130H is making stops at QPE, OOL, APW, KOA, SMX, and YYJ, flying as CUL140. It's making its KOA overnight stopover today.

05 March 2026 UPDATE

N130CG departed KOA for SMX this morning.

Hainan Airlines' B-228G

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-228G (c/n 64330, l/n 9482) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to HAK, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, and flying as CHH2288.

N355FL

N355FL (msn 2553), an A321-231F owned by an undisclosed Bank of Utah trustee, is being ferried from XMN to MZJ, with stops at GUM and JRF. This white-tail A321's stop at JRF is this evening.

2553's History:
Sep 2005: Delivered to TACA International Airlines as N566TA, under lease from RBS.

Jun 2012: Sold to SMBC, and the lease was transferred.

May 2013: Airline rebranded as Avianca El Salvador.

Mar 2014: Leased to Monarch Airlines as G-ZBAI.

Nov 2016: Sold to Castlelake, and the lease was transferred.

Mar 2018: Leased to Aegean Airlines as SX-DNF.

May 2023: Returned to Castlelake as LY-BLW, and stored at TEV.

Sep 2023: Acquired by Flight Lease.

Mar 2024: Ferried to XMN for freighter conversion, registered as N355FL.

Nov 2024: Acquired by a Bank of Utah trustee.

Alaska Airlines Ferries N783HA For Re-painting

Alaska Airlines is ferrying N783HA "Me‘e" (c/n 66431, l/n 1236, f/n 783) from SEA to FTW to be painted in the global livery. 783 is the last of the four Hawaiian Airlines-liveried 787-9 DreamLiners to get the new livery.

Shandong Airlines' N234BE

Boeing is ferrying Shandong Airlines' N234BE (c/n 64322, l/n 9470) from BFI to HSN, with overnight stops at KOA and GUM. This 737-8 is flying as BOE789, was painted in the Shandong livery at VCV with a Hainan Airlines rudder. It will be repainted, and will have its cabin completed at HSN, and will be re-registered as B-228D upon delivery from HSN.

This is the first 737-8 for 2026 to be ferried to HSN for completion. B-228D was to have been leased to Hainan Airlines from MSFL, but was not taken up.

Federal Express' N867FD

Following the passing of Federal Express founder Frederick W Smith, the airline is paying tribute with an FWS logo on the underside of N867FD "Jaxson" (c/n 40673, l/n 1697, f/n 867). The logo was applied to this 777-F in mid-October 2025. It first appeared at HNL on 30 January 2026 from MEM as FDX1413, and onto OAK as FDX1800 later that day. We got a photo of N867FD this morning while on final approach for Runway 8L as FDX1413 from MEM. It will depart for OAK as FDX 1800 this afternoon.

N899FD "Archer" (c/n 66266, l/n 1784, f/n 899) was the first 777-F to receive the FWS tribute logo in August 2025, and ran to October 2025.

VH-VNJ

VH-VNJ (msn 2982), an A320-232, owned by Aircastle, ferrying from PER to P08, with stops at OOL, APW, and KOA. Its overnight stop is at KOA tonight. This white-tail A320 is being returned to Aircastle, and is scheduled to be parted out and scrapped.

2982's History:

Dec 2006: Delivered to Tiger Airways as 9V-TAI, under lease from RBS.

Sep 2009: Transferred to Tiger Airways Australia as VH-VNJ.

Jun 2011: Sold to Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance, and the lease was transferred.

Jly 2013: Airline rebrands as Tigerair Australia.

Nov 2014: Sold to Jackson Square Aviation, and the lease was transferred.

Dec 2016: Sold to Aircastle, and the lease was transferred.

Apr 2018: Airline rebrands as Virgin Australia Regional, and aircraft is named "Cossies Beach".

Dec 2025: Withdrawn from service, and stored at PER.

VH-TQL

The Avmax Group is ferrying VH-TQL (msn 603) from ASP to YYC, with stops at CNS, MAJ, JRF, and PDX. This white-tail Dash8-315 Q300 departed ASP on 18 February, and is making its stop at JRF tonight.

VH-TQL's History:

Jly 2004: Delivered to Eastern Australia Airlines, to operate for QantasLink.

Nov 2015: Transferred to operate for Jetstar Airways.

Aug 2021: Returned to operate for QantasLink, and named "Kyneton".

Nov 2025: Withdrawn from service, and stored at ASP.

Dec 2025: Acquired by the Avmax Group.

Sounds Air ZK-PLS

Sounds Air is ferrying ZK-PLS (msn 363) from BHE to Canada. This PC-12/45 is making stops at AMZ, AKL, APW, CXI, JRF, and ___. Its overnight stop at JRF is tonight.

Vietnam Airlines Finalizes 737-8 Order

Boeing announced today that Vietnam Airlines has finalized their order for 50 737-8s, as the airline continues to modernize its fleet, and plans for route expansion across Southeast Asia. No timetable was given as to when Vietnam Airlines will begin to take delivery.

Further information in this Boeing news release.

Mokulele Airlines And Japan Airlines Interline Agreement

Mokulele Airlines announced on an Instagram post today, that they will enter into an interline agreement with Japan Airlines, that will allow passenger feeds to/from MKK, JHM, and LNY.

Lāna‘i Air's N973LA

Lāna‘i Air is taking delivery of N973LA (msn 408-0050). This Cessna C408 SkyCourier is making its delivery flight from VGT to HNL, with a stop at SMX, as STT973. The original flight plan to Hawai‘i was listed as SMX to OGG, but made it to HNL instead.

Mahalo to renown aviation photographer Jay Selman for this photo taken at VGT on 10 February.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBU

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of 9V-MBU (c/n 44264, l/n 9489) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to SIN, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as SIA8890.

Korean Air's HL8508

Korean Air's 787-8 BBJ, HL8508 (c/n 41987, l/n 11), will be making a stop at KOA from ORD as KAL2450 this afternoon.

Delta Air Lines Expands Hawai‘i Service

Delta Air Lines announced today, that they will expand services to Hawai‘i for next winter. The airline will launch an MSP-OGG route, and resume the BOS-HNL route on 19 December 2026, both operated with their A330-300s. A daily SLC-KOA route, flown with their 767-300ERs, will launch on 09 November 2026.

Seasonal additions include: a second (three-times-weekly) ATL-HNL A330-300 flight, from 04 January 2027 to 31 March 2028; DTW-HNL (A330-300) to go daily from 09 November 2026; JFK-HNL (767-300ER) to go daily on 01 April 2026; and KOA-LAX to upgauge to their 767-300ERs for Winter 2026.

Further details are in this Delta Air Lines news release.

Alaska Airlines Ferries N782HA For Repainting

Alaska Airlines is ferrying N782HA "Humu Ma" (c/n 66430, l/n 1223, f/n 782) from SEA to FTW for repainting into the airline's global livery. This 787-9 is flying as ASA9980, and should return to service in about three weeks.

Shenzhen Airlines' B-225L

Shenzhen Airlines' B-225L (c/n 61124, l/n 8229) is the last of the corona virus / 737MAX grounded 737-8s to be delivered. B-225L is making is making its delivery flight this afternoon, from BFI to SZX, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as CSZ225L.

Mahalo to Seattle-based aviation photographer Joe G Walker for the photo of B-225L at BFI.

Skymark Airlines To Delay 737-8 Deliveries

CH-Aviation reports that Japan's Skymark Airlines will push back delivery of their first 737-8 from March to April 2026. Even with the delay, it will still make them Japan's first 737MAX series operator. The airline's first 737-8 will be registered as JA738A, and is about to roll off the assembly line.

VH-SBW

VH-SBW (msn 599), a Dash8-315 Q300 owned by the Avmax Group, is ferrying from ASP to YYC, with stops at CNS, MAJ, and JRF. Its overnight stop at JRF is tonight.

VH-SBW's History:

Jan 2004: Delivered to Sunstate Airlines, to operate for QantasLink.

Jly 2009: Acquired by Eastern Australia Airlines, to operate for QantasLink.

Jan 2017: Painted in the current livery, and named "Goulburn".

Mar 2025: Withdrawn from service, and stored at TMW.

Oct 2025: Ferried to ASP for storage.

Nov 2025: Acquired by the Avmax Group.

Japan Air Self-Defense Force's 58-1219

58-1219 (msn 019), a C-2 from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's 402 Hikotai, will be participating in a joint exercise with the 154th Wing / 15th Wing from 08 February to 13 February.

Information in this JASDF news release.

Sounds Air ZK-PLX

Sounds Air is ferrying ZK-PLX (msn 396), a PC-12/45, from BHE [Blenheim Airport, Woodburne, New Zealand] to YQT, with stops at PMR, AMZ, AKL, APW, CXI, JRF, OGG, and MCE.

396's History:

Oct 2001: Delivered to Royal Flying Doctor Service as VH-NWO.

Apr 2016: Acquired by Sounds Air as ZK-PLX.

OE-ICE

OE-ICE (msn 4583), an A319-133 ACJ owned by MJet, is making an overnight stop at HNL from LAX as MJF19E.

4583's History:

Feb 2011: Delivered to CIT Aerospace to as VP-CAS.

Mar 2012: Acquired by the Hill Sky Group, and registered as 9H-AGC.

Apr 2012: Acquired by Yalian Business Jet as B-6933.

Jan 2019: Acquired by Qi Xing Investment Ltd, registered as VP-CNC, and operated by Asia United Business Aviation.

Jly 2025: Acquired by MJet as OE-ICE.

05 February 2026 UPDATE

OE-ICE departed for SYD this morning.

N380AC

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying N320AC (msn 3383) from SZX to TUS, with stops at GUM and JRF. This A320-214 is flying as OMD314, is being returned to its lessor, and is making its JRF stopover today.

3383's History:

Jan 2008: Delivered to Shenzhen Airlines as B-6352 "苏州号", under lease from RBS.

Jun 2012: Sold to SMBC, and the lease transferred.

Jun 2016: Sold to Aircastle, and the lease transferred.

Jly 2022: Sold to Aero Capital Solutions, and the lease transferred.

Dec 2025: Withdrawn from service, and stored at SZX.

Air Cambodia Orders Ten 737-8s

Air Cambodia has formalized a firm order for ten 737-8s, with an option for ten more, as part of its modernization of its fleet. This is Air Cambodia's first order with Boeing.

Further information in this Boeing Mediaroom press release.

United Airlines' GUM Base To Switch To 737-8s

United Airlines has sent its first 737-8 to its GUM base, to begin the switch from the 737-824s to the 737-8s. N17302 (c/n 67559, l/n 8560, f/n 7302) began its ferry flight from MIA to GUM, with overnight stops at SFO and HNL. The MIA-SFO leg was flown as UAL3937, SFO-HNL as UAL3938, and HNL-GUM as UAL3939. There are 11 737-824s based at GUM, and it will be a one-for-one swap.

More 737-8s will be ferrying through HNL from next month, then the 737-824s will be ferried to the mainland.

Further information in this United Airlines press release.

Mahalo to Instagram user @palauanguy for the top photo taken at GUM.

All Nippon Airways' JA753A

All Nippon Airways is ferrying JA753A (c/n 28273, l/n 132) from HND to VCV, with an overnight stop at HNL. This 777-381, flying as ANA9432, made its stop at HNL early this morning.

JA753A's History:

Jly 1998: Delivered to All Nippon Airways.

Aug 1998: Sold to ORIX Aviation, and leased back.

Oct 2008: Re-purchased by ANA.

Jan 2026: Withdrawn from service, and stored at HND.

Four Seasons' G-XATW

The Four Seasons Jet Experience A321-253NX, G-XATW (msn 10150), is making a stop at KOA this afternoon, from BFI as AWC622L. This flight originated from STN yesterday.

Mahalo to Joe G Walker for capturing the above photo at BFI.

03 February 2026 UPDATE

G-XATW departed for PPT this morning as AWC622.