China Eastern Airlines' B-207L

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-207L (c/n 63075, l/n 7251) this afternoon. This 737-89P is making its delivery flight from BFI as CES9002, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Shanghai Airlines' B-1150

Shanghai Airlines is taking delivery of B-1150 (c/n 61632, l/n 7113) today. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSH9007, and will make an overnight stop at HNL. B-1150 is the 50th 737 MAX to delivery through Hawai‘i; as well as the 150th 737 delivering to China.

Aloha ‘Oe N580HA

Hawaiian Airlines has sent N580HA "Kolea" (c/n 28140, l/n 850) to storage at GYR. It made its farewell flight from HNL as HAL8058.

Antonov Airlines' UR-82009

Antonov Airlines' UR-82009 (c/n 19530501008, l/n 01-08) will be making a stop at HNL from GML [Kiev, Ukraine], via KEF [Keflavik, Iceland] as ADB323F. It will make an overnight stop, then continue on to GUM to deliver relief supplies for the region that was hit by a typhoon.

UR-82009 was here this past June 15-17, for a military charter.


11.10.18 Update
UR-82009 is returning to HNL today as ADB323F.

Air China's B-1178

Air China's B-1178 (c/n 60906, l/n 7207), a 737 MAX 8, is making a ferry flight from BFI to HSN [Zhoushan, China], via JRF and GUM. It's using a Boeing flight code, BOE264, to make the flight.

Okay Airways' B-1157

Okay Airways is taking delivery of B-1157 (c/n 60705, l/n 7120) today. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as OKA1157, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Air China's B-1179

Air China is taking delivery of B-1179 (c/n 60903, l/n 7123) today. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CCA48, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

The Saga That Is ... Hawai‘i's Airports

Over the past couple of years, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has come under scrutiny through a series of articles in print, on air, and online, have focused on the lack of progress on the modernization at HNL; along with the shoddy construction of the new Hawaiian Airlines Cargo Building and Hangar, and the discrepancies with the contractors involved. Because of the Hawaiian Airlines complex delays, the old Aloha Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines T-Hangar cannot be torn down, and the work on the Mauka Extension on the Hawaiian Airlines Terminal cannot begin.

During the last years of her governorship (2001-2008), Linda Lingle had received approval for a $2.3B / 12-year plan to modernize the major airports in the state. Governor Lingle's successor, Neil Abercrombie, also wanted the state to push forward with modernization. He acknowledged the fact that our airports are the first and last impressions that tourist will see of Hawai‘i. Somewhere along the way, Governor Abercrombie changed his mind, and limited the scope of the modernization project. Through bureaucracy and mismanagement at HDOT, only a portion of the modernization projects have been completed.

Hawaiian Airlines took matters into its own hands, and took over construction completion of its new hangar and cargo center. The airline paid the remainder of the construction costs, estimated at over $100 million, to fix the shoddy construction work of the contractor that won the state's low-bid procurement system. The airline is looking toward completion of its facilities by the end of this year.

One of the projects that were key to the modernization of HNL, was the new Commuter Terminal, which was to have been built east of Gate 6, on part of the North Ramp. Had this new complex been completed, the existing Commuter Terminal would be torn down, to make way for the Mauka Extension of the Inter-Island Terminal, in which Hawaiian Airlines would move their complete operations to that part of the airport. At the time the new terminal was proposed, there were four airlines using the existing Commuter Terminal: Island Air, go! (operated by Mesa Airlines), Mokulele Airlines, and Pacific Wings. Currently, only Island Air and Mokulele Airlines remain in business. When he owned Island Air, former owner (now a minority stakeholder) Larry Ellison, wanted changes in the design of the new complex, which caused a conflict between him and HDOT. Eventually, Ellison would nix the move to the new terminal. Months later, HDOT Director Ford Fuchigami canceled the project unilaterally, even though Island Air underwent an ownership change. With this move, the Mauka Extension is put on hold, which will add to congestion at peak periods. There has been reports of moving Island Air and Mokulele around HNL, so the extension can proceed. However, gate space in the main terminal is at a premium. The dust cover that was removed after the cancellation, re-appeared at the end of November 2017, as construction will re-start with Mokulele being the sole tenant, but this Commuter Terminal will be temporary, as the new Diamond Head Concourse will be in that location.

HDOT will be modifying Gates 29 and 34 to accommodate the Airbus A380, as All Nippon Airways has pledged to inaugurate super jumbo service between NRT and HNL in 2019. It's part of a $30 million upgrade package.

What has been completed so far? Hawaiian Airlines' Charles Elliott Maintenance and Cargo Facility, Aloha Air Cargo's Hangar and Cargo Center, the ‘Ewa hardstands on the Hickam side of HNL. The widening of Taxiways G and L, north of A, to allow Hawaiian Airlines' A330-200s to taxi to the proposed new terminal. Some infrastructure projects have been completed as well.

Each state-owned and operated airports have their share of needed repairs. The Kalaeloa Airport, which was designated to be the general aviation relief airport, has its share of modernization needs. Except for the few T-Hangars on the west end, former Naval Air Station Barbers Point field looks relatively untouched after the US Navy handed the base over to the state. The newly-named Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is under going a $75 million modernization, which will simplify passengers on connecting flights between the inter-island section and the overseas section, but not increase holdroom space that dates to original construction in 1970. That portion of needed improvements at Kona will not happen until Phase II of the Kona Terminal Modernization project as yet still unfunded or unscheduled. The Kahului Airport is in need for expansions for both runways.  Hilo and Līhu‘e are also both in need of terminal renovations.



*** Opinion / Editorial ***
All of the major airports in Hawai‘i need to be modernized. Applying band-aid fixes to major issues will not solve the problems each airport faces. The proposed Airport Authority board is much needed. With the state legislature killing the bill to create the Airport Authority in the 2017 legislative session, it will set back further renovations, as the bureaucratic mess of having HDOT having to deal with several state agencies to get things done, only makes renovations obsolete, and increases costs. Similar to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) in Southern California, the Airport Authority board would oversee operation all Hawai‘i airports, as well as implementing the completion of the long, overdue modernization project; there are too many state agencies and bureaucracies that have their hands in the operation of the airports, and the board will resolve that issue. HDOT already admits they have a hard time managing the airports they are in charge of, therefore, it should relinquish its power to a board that can properly manage the airports.  Current HDOT higher-ups must not be named to this proposed authority due to the on-going issues.

For a world-class tourist destination, as former Governor Abercrombie said, "our airports are the first and last impressions left in the minds of tourists." Yet, he was the very one to cut funding for the modernization. Currently, each facility is in dire need of modernization. The gate areas are in need of better lighting, and better types of windows. The seating, fixtures and decor all need modernization as well.

The renaming of Honolulu International Airport to the Daniel K Inouye International Airport is ill-timed, as the $21M spent to renovate the signage, and to re-brand the airport could have been better spent. It's interesting that there was no attention brought about by the local news outlets of the House Resolution for the renaming. We were informed of this change, via social media, as a pilot posted the FAA chart noting the name change. This move also appears to be politically-motivated by the hushed rollout of the renaming. The late senator was known to disapprove to the posthumous naming of places in his honor. And we are grateful for the late Senator Inouye's work in helping Hawai‘i's tourism and transportation industries.

Regarding the A380 gates, it does not make sense to put the A380 gates only on the ‘Ewa Concourse. Gate 9's footprint is slightly larger than Gate 29s, and would make more sense to have one A380 gate on the Diamond Head Concourse, especially with ANA's operations on that side of HNL. Gate 29 is already used by Qantas when they need to make A380 tech stops or medical diversions between Australia and the continental US. Is this investment to modify the third floors to install Jetways for the A380's upper deck a wise thing? ANA will be receiving three super jumbos as part of its investment in Skymark Airlines', and only plan to use it on the NRT-HNL route. No other airline is planning to start A380 service to HNL. What will happen if ANA decides to downguage the A380 service to a 777-300ER? The upper deck Jetway will be useless, except for Qantas emergency stopovers.

With the planned service by Southwest Airlines for both trans-Pacific and inter-island flights, there may not be enough gates to handle their traffic, especially at the midday peak period. The airline will probably need to establish a maintenance base to service their 737-800s and MAX 8s, and hold reserve aircraft. The "band-aid" approach is to convert Hardstands 4 and 5 to four gates for Southwest, which passengers will board via stairs or ramps. They will have ground level gates and covered walkways until the boarding area.

Another issue is law enforcement. The Hawaii State Sheriff's Department needs to be present at ALL of the state's airports, big and small. Much attention has been brought up with recent events concerning the actions of Securitas Airport Police and security guards at HNL. Contracting out to a private security firm to carry out some police-type duties is not seen at any of the major airports in the US, and Hawai‘i's airports should be no different. If anything, Securitas should be relegated to curb control on the arrival pickup and departure drop-off areas. HDOT, which has control over the Sheriff's deputies at HNL, has even proposed making up a new law enforcement agency just for the airports, or handing everything over to Securitas.  We feel that this would be a waste of taxpayer money, a waste of time, and a slap in the face of law enforcement agencies.

The Consolidated Rental Car (CONRAC) Facility, east of the main parking structure, should have been built off-site, to allow another parking structure for more passenger parking stalls. HNL is the only airport in the state system to have an on-site CONRAC.

HDOT, also in their infinite lack of wisdom, decided to rename HNL's terminal, gates, and baggage claims. The change, that took effect on June 1, 2018, assigned terminal alphabetical codes, the gates alpha-numeric codes, and baggage claims numeric codes. HDOT has not revealed what this change will cost taxpayers and airlines, as new signage around HNL will have to be installed, and gate guidelines on the flight line will need to be repainted. HDOT's reason behind the move was to bring it closer to other airports that the airlines serving HNL. HNL is does not have the size to warrant this move, and funds used could have been better spent on improving the facility.

After the Diamond Head Commuter Terminal is built, the old t-hangars east of United Cargo should be torn down, and the HDOT Base Yard should be moved off-site as well; that move could further extend the North Ramp Hardstands, and put an additional 2-3 parking spots depending on the size of the airliner.

On the south side of HNL, the ramp area south of the Air Service Hawaii Makai Hangar should be hardened to allow parking of two airliners up to 155 feet in length, or a variety of business jets. HNL should also reclaim some of the vacant land fronting that ramp area to increase the depth of the stands by at least 50 feet. Also, the adjacent lot currently being used for FedEx employee parking should be paved over for general aviation and business jet transient parking to relocate the stalls lost.

Also, other employee parking lots should be built off-site instead of using AOA space on the south side of the airport.

At JRF, the old US Navy P-3C T-Hangars on the east end were leased out the University of Hawai‘i, that needs to be taken back. That area could be transformed into a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility for narrow-body airliners. If the original concrete hangars are to stay, they need fresh coats of paint. The ramp, taxiways, and runways need repaving on the asphalt sections. HDOT has let JRF fall into disrepair on so many levels. The area south of Runway 11/29, and west of the General Aviation hangars needs to be reclaimed for airport use, and not be leased to a trucking company's operation or other non-aviation businesses.

For OGG, both runways need to be lengthened to allow dual runway operations, as inter-island flights would use Runway 5/23, and overseas flights would use Runway 2/20. We could foresee at least one non-stop flight from Japan, if Runway 2/20 is extended to the proposed 9,000 feet. Both Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines have previously lobbied for the runway extension. There is a small, but vocal community on Maui that have been the ones pushing back on this issue.

For both ITO and LIH, the main terminal, the walkway, and gate areas are in need of major facelifts.

Shenzhen Airlines' B-206M

Shenzhen Airlines is taking delivery of B-206M (c/n 61138, l/n 7147) today. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSZ206M, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Thai Lion Air's HS-LSK

Thai Lion Air is taking delivery of HS-LSK (c/n 42989, l/n 6308) today. This 737 MAX 9, which was one of the test MAX 9s, is making its delivery flight from BFI as TLM1, and will make a brief fuel stop at HNL.

China Southern Airlines' B-206A

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-206A (c/n 43903, l/n 7242) today. This 737-81B is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN1206, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Air China Inner Mongolia's B-206T

Air China Inner Mongolia is taking delivery of B-206T (c/n 60892, l/n 7244) today. This 737-89L is making its delivery flight from BFI as CNM47, and will make and overnight stop at HNL.

Japan Airlines' JA8906

Our November edition of "HNL RareBirds Classic" goes back to September 2004, and Japan Airlines' 50th Anniversary of Hawai‘i service logo jet, JA8906 (c/n 26350, l/n 961). This 747-446 had a decal of a Douglas DC-6 affixed to both sides of the fuselage. It commemorated the airline's first international flight (February 1954), along with the 50 years of service between Japan and Hawai‘i.

JA8906 was delivered to Japan Airlines in March 1993 in the Landor livery. In the summer of 2003, it was painted in the "Arc of the Sun" livery. In late 2003, it wore a special decal to note the Hanshin Tigers victory in the Japan League baseball championship. Shortly after that, the above decals were applied, which lasted until late 2004. In November 2006, it was transferred to the JAL Cargo fleet, and converted to a freighter. In November 2010, it was sold to Kalitta Air as N743CK, and became one of the airline's DHL logo jets, and continues to fly with Kalitta.

N743CK was photographed at HNL in December 2016, as it made seasonal Christmas shopping cargo flights.

AirAsia's 9M-CJG

AirAsia Group's Bombardier Global Express, 9M-CJG (msn 9003), made a stop at HNL. Note the corporate logo on the tail.

Lucky Air's B-206N

Lucky Air is taking delivery of their first 737 MAX 8 today. B-206N (c/n 43560, l/n 7193) is making tis delivery flight from BFI as B206N, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Lion Air's PK-LPV

Lion Air is taking deliver of PK-LPV (c/n 43212, l/n 7235) tonight. This 737-8GP is making its delivery flight from BFI as LNI1, and will make a brief fuel stop at HNL.

Donghai Airlines' B-1105

Donghai Airlines is taking delivery of B-1105 (c/n 61280, l/n 6987) today. This 737-83Z, built this past June , is making its delivery flight from BFI as EPA301, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Antonov Airlines' UR-82073

Antonov Airlines' An-124-100, UR-82073 (c/n 977305459139, l/n 07-06), is making an overnight stop at HNL from IAH as ADB307F. It will continue onto GUM as ADB3007, as it is transporting relief supplies to the Northern Marianas Islands, that were hit by a typhoon.

UR-82073 made a stops at HNL and JRF in June to transport Hawai‘i Army National Guard CH-47E Chinooks for deployment to Afghanistan.


10.28.18 Update
This An-124 returned to HNL as ABD307F, then flew back to GUM today as ADB3007.

9 Air's B-206J

9 Air is taking delivery of their first 737 MAX 8 today. B-206J (c/n 61371, l/n 7188) is making its delivery flight from BFI as JYH206, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

China Southern Airlines' B-1175

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-1175 (c/n 63272, l/n 7183) today. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN1175, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Hainan Airlines' B-206Q

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-206Q (c/n 62180, l/n 7181) today. This 737 MAX 8 is making  its delivery flight from BFI as CHH206, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Novictor Helicopters' N4132H Crashes

N4132H (msn 2403), a Robinson R44 helicopter, operated by Novictor Helicopters, made a crash landing on a sandbar in Kāne‘ohe Bay, after the pilot experienced a medical emergency. There were also two passengers aboard the tour helicopter. Fortunately, all three survived, though they sustained injuries. A pair of kayakers were first on the scene to aid with egress from the R44. A USMC CH-53E Stallion from Marine Corps Air Field at Kāne‘ohe Bay, also provided air support before first responders could base out of the He‘eia Kea Boat Harbor.

N4132H was leased from Higgins Leasing, Inc. of The Woodlands, Texas.

Shanghai Airlines' B-206W

Shanghai Airlines is taking delivery of B-206W (c/n 63073, l/n 7217) today. This 737-89P is making tis delivery flight from BFI as CSH9761, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

China Eastern Airlines' B-206X

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-206X (c/n 61692, l/n 7194) today. This 737-89P, their second delivery in three days, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CES9005, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Nevada Wolf Pack Team Charter

The University of Nevada Wolf Pack football team has chartered an Alaska Airlines 737-890 for their road trip to HNL, to play the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors on Saturday. N587AS, the SubPop Records logojet,  is making the trip from RNO [Reno-Tahoe Airport, Reno, NV] to HNL, via OAK as ASA9681.

The team will return to RNO as ASA9680, aboard N589AS.

Kunming Airlines' B-206Y

Kunming Airlines is taking delivery of their first 737 MAX 8 with B-206Y (c/n 43952, l/n 7158). It's making its delivery flight from BFI as KNA206Y, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Japan TransOcean Airlines' JA10RK

Japan TransOcean Airlines is taking delivery of JA10RK (c/n 61486, l/n 7197) today. This 737-8Q3 is making its delivery flight from BFI as JTA9851, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

China Eastern Airlines' B-206S

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-206S (c/n 63074, l/n 7204) this morning. This 737-89P is making its delivery flight from BFI as CES9001, and will make an overnight stop at HNL. This is the 150th 737 delivery flight to stop through Hawai‘i.

Singapore Airlines Cargo's 9V-SFN

Singapore Airlines Cargo's 747-412F, 9V-SFN (c/n 32899, l/n 1342), made a brief fuel late-night stop at HNL, from LAX, as it transits to AKL.

ATSG To Acquire Omni Air International

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) announced that they will be acquiring Omni Air International, pending government approval. Omni, which provides air the service for Las Vegas tour charter with Vacations Hawaii, also has charter contracts with various government agencies.

ATSG is the holding company of Air Transport International (ATI), ABX Air, and Cargo Aircraft Management. ATI operates the Aloha Air Cargo 767-300ERF, and has a 757-200CF based at HIK.

Further details in this CH Aviation report.

Air Changan's B-1163

Air Changan is taking delivery of B-1163 (c/n 64860, l/n 7179) this afternoon. This 737-84P is making its delivery flight from BFI as B-1163, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Wyoming Cowboys Team Charter

The University of Wyoming Cowboys football team is chartering a Sun Country Airlines 737-800 for their road game against the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors on Saturday evening. N809SY "Lake Nokomis" (c/n 30683, l/n 1669, f/n 809) is making the trip from Cheyenne, WY [CYS] to HNL, via LAX as SCX8610.

Kingdom of Bahrain A9C-HAK

The Boeing 747-4F6 A9C-HAK "Al Sakhir" (c/n 28961, l/n 1174), seen above on the south ramp of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) on Thursday Oct 4, 2018, brought His Highness Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamed Al Khalifa, and a team of five Bahrain Endurance 13 athletes to Kona to complete in the annual Ironman Triathlon World Championship race on Saturday Oct 13, 2018.  While on the Big Island, the aircraft will be staged on the concrete hardstand at the Hilo International Airport (ITO) until the parties depart.

Icelandair's TF-FIW

Icelandair's 757-27B (c/n 24838, l/n 302), wearing the Captain's Choice special livery, has made a stop at HNL from HIR [Honaira, International Airport, Guadalcanal] as ICE1206. It will stay for a day or two before continuing onto DEN.

Hainan Airlines' B-1141

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-1141 (c/n 63622, l/n 7161) today. This 737-84P is making its delivery flight from BFI as CHH1141, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

North American Airlines' N750NA

Our October edition of "HNL RareBirds Classic" goes back to August 2005, with North American Airlines' 757-28A, N750NA "Deirdre Stiehm" (c/n 26277, l/n 658), seen above departing Runway 8L, on the airline's short-lived HNL-west coast scheduled flights.

N750NA was delivered to North American Airlines [NA/NAO] in January 1995, leased from ILFC. From February to May 2011, it was subleased to WestJet Airlines. After it came back to North American, it flew with the airline for another five months, when it was returned to ILFC, and stored at GYR. In April 2012, it was bought by FedEx, converted to freighter, and delivered six months later as N971FD "Darcy" (f/n 971). It continues to fly for FedEx.

Lion Air's PK-LQQ

Lion Air is taking delivery of PK-LQQ (c/n 43001, l/n 7118) this afternoon. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as LNI1, and will make a brief fuel stop at HNL. PK-LQQ is the 30th 737 delivery for this month.

Happy 50th Birthday 747!

Fifty years ago today, Boeing Commercial Airplanes rolled out the first 747-100 at Boeing's Everett, WA assembly plant, in front of its employees, airline representatives, dignitaries, and the media.

The initial 747-100 service to HNL, began with Pan American World Airways and United Airlines. Over the course of this past half-century, HNL has seen all the 747's variants transit through. Here are a list of airlines who used the 747 to serve HNL (and KOA):

Pan American World Airways

United Airlines

Trans World Airlines

Continental Airlines

The Hawaii Express

Braniff International Airlines

America West Airlines

American Airlines

Northwest Airlines

Delta Air Lines

World Airways (1st)

Kalitta Air * [as Pacific Air Cargo]

UPS Airlines *

FedEx

Atlas Air * [as Qantas Cargo]

Polar Air Cargo *

Transamerica Airlines [also as Trans International Airlines]

Flying Tigers Airlines

Evergreen International Airlines

Southern Air

Canadian Pacific Air (CP Air)

Wardair Canada

Qantas Airways * [seasonal]

Air New Zealand

Japan Airlines

All Nippon Airways

China Airlines

Air Siam

Korean Air * [seasonal]

Singapore Airlines

* Airlines currently 747s servicing HNL.

Military and government 747s:

US Air Force

Japan Air Self-Defense Force

Republic of Korea Air Force
People's Republic of China [in Air China livery]

Qatar Amiri Flight * [VIP charter]

Saudi Arabian Airlines [VIP charter]

Royal Brunei Airlines [VIP charter]

Shenzhen Airlines' B-1160

Shenzhen Airlines is taking delivery of B-1160 (c/n 61136, l/n 7043) today. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSZ1160, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

China Southern Airlines' B-1125

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of a third 737 today. B-1125 (c/n 63233, l/n 7106) is making its delivery flight from BFI this evening as CSN1125, and will make an overnight stop at HNL. This is their fifth 737 delivery in as many days, and the eighth this month. B-1125 is also the 100th 737-800 delivered through Hawai‘i.

Hainan Airlines' B-206G

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-206G (c/n 64020, l/n 7162) today. This 737-84P is making its delivery flight from BFI as CHH206, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

China Southern Airlines' B-1166

China Southern Airlines' second 737 MAX 8 delivery in as many days, is B-1166 (c/n 62876, l/n 7098). It's making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN1166, and will make an overnight stop at HNL. This also the airline's second 737 delivery flight today.

China Southern Airlines' B-1153

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-1153 (c/n 63270, l/n 7174) today. This 737-81B, their  third 737 within four days, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN1153, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Kunming Airlines' B-207A

Kunming Airlines is taking delivery of B-207A (c/n 43897, l/n 7169) this evening. This 737-8LY is making its delivery flight from BFI as KNA207A, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.


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China Southern Airlines' B-1165

China Southern Airlines is taking deliver of B-1165 (c/n 62873, l/n 7083) this afternoon. This 737 MAX 8, their second 737 delivery within three days, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN1165, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

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China Southern Airlines' B-1155

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-1155 (c/n 63269, l/n 7159) today. This 737-81B, their fourth delivery this month, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN1155, and will make an overnight stop at HNL. B-1155 is also their 20th 737 delivery for 2018.

Air New Zealand's ZK-OKT

Air New Zealand's leased 777-35EER, ZK-OKT (c/n 32644, l/n 863), has begun flying the airline's AKL-HNL-AKL service [ANZ10/9] today. This 777 is leased from EVA Airways, and is flying in the lessor's full livery. It was delivered to EVA Air in December 2010 as B-16717.

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9 Air's B-1172

9 Air is taking delivery of B-1172 (c/n 61368, l/n 6994) today. This 737-86X is making its delivery flight from BFI as JYH1172, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Ruili Airlines' B-1188

Ruili Airlines is taking delivery of B-1188 (c/n 61406, l/n 7091) today. This 737-8ME, leased from CDB, is making its delivery flight from BFI as RLH1188, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Donghai Airlines' B-1104

Donghai Airlines is taking delivery of B-1104 (c/n 43910, l/n 7024) today, This 737-83Z is making its delivery flight from BFI as EPA300, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Air Changan's B-1161

Air Changan is taking delivery of B-1161 (c/n 64856, l/n 7151) this morning. This 737-84P is making its delivery flight from BFI as B1161, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

China Eastern Airlines' B-205Z

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of their fifth 737-89P within the past seven days, with B-205Z (c/n 63071, l/n 7164). It's makings delivery flight from BFI as CES9003, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Shanghai Airlines' B-2567

Shanghai Airlines is ferrying B-2567 (c/n 27685, l/n 686) from PVG to MZJ, via GUM and HNL. This 767-36D is making its ferry flight as CSH9765. It arrived at HNL last night, and parked on Taxiway F.

China Eastern Airlines' B-205X

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-205X (c/n 63067, l/n 7092) today. This 737-89P, their fourth delivery within five days, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CES9001, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Hawaiian Airlines' N216HA

Hawaiian Airlines is taking delivery of N216HA "Māmane" (msn 8471, f/n 216) tonight. This A321-271N is making its delivery flight from XFW to PAE, via YYR as HAL9975.

Shanghai Airlines' B-1151

Shanghai Airlines is taking delivery of B-1151 (c/n 63039, l/n 7131) today. This 737-89P is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSH9763, and will make an overnight at stop at HNL.

Ukraine Air Alliance's UR-CAK

Ukraine Air Alliance's UR-CAK (msn 6343707) has made another trip through HNL as UKL4088. This time, from LAX to PPT, transporting a replacement CFM56 engine for an Air Tahiti Nui A340-313X. It will fly to OAK through HNL with the same flight number.

Ukraine Air Alliance's UR-CAH

Ukraine Air Alliance's An-12BK, UR-CAH (msn 8345604), made a brief fuel stop at HNL early this morning. It arrived from OAK as UKL5055. After taking on fuel, the 50-year-old Soviet-era cargo bird departed.

Urumqi Air's B-205V

Urumqi Air is taking delivery of B-205V (c/n 64857, l/n 7129) today. This 737-84P is making its delivery flight from BFI as B205V, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Okay Airways' B-206E

Okay Airways is taking delivery of B-206E (c/n 61407, l/n 7129) today. This 737-8KF is making its delivery flight from BFI as OKA2061, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

China Eastern Airlines B-205R

China Eastern Airlines is taking deliver of their third 737-89P in two days, with B-205R (c/n 61691, l/n 7109). It's making its delivery flight from BFI as CES9005, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

China Eastern Airlines' B-205Y

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-205Y (c/n 63070, l/n 7142) this morning. This 737-89P, their second delivery in as many days, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CES599, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

China Eastern Airlines' B-205W

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-205W (c/n 63066, l/n 7089) today. This 737-89P is making its delivery flight from BFI as CES9001, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Shanghai Airlines' B-1152

Shanghai Airlines is taking delivery of B-1152 (c/n 61631, l/n 7062) this morning. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSH9761, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Hainan Airlines' B-206H

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-206H (c/n 64859, l/n 7136) today. This 737-84P is making its delivery flight from BFI as CHH123, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Hawaiian Airlines Announces Boston Service

Hawaiian Airlines announced this morning that they will launch five-times A330-243 weekly service between the Logan International Airport, Boston, MA [BOS] and the Daniel K Inouye International Airport, Honolulu, HI [HNL] on April 4, 2019.

Currently, Hawaiian has codeshare service to BOS with jetBlue Airlines.

Further information in this Hawaiian Airlines press release.

China Southern Airlines' B-1127

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-1127 (c/n 63268, l/n 7075) this morning. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN1127, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Never Forget

Today, marks the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, as two airliners were used to attack the World Trade Center towers in New York City; another airliner used to attack the Pentagon in Washington, DC; and a airliner that crashed in a field in Shanksville, PA, as passengers tried to re-take control.

We pay tribute to those lost in the attacks on this fateful day.

Hebei Airlines' B-1171

Hebei Airlines is taking delivery of B-1171 (c/n 42980, l/n 7067) today. This 737-8LW is making its delivery flight from BFI as HBH1171, and will make an overnight stay at HNL.

Volga-Dnepr Airlines' RA-82078

Volga-Dnepr Airlines' An-124-100, RA-82078 (c/n 9773054559153, l/n 07-10), is making a stop from SFO as VDA1032.

Antonov Airlines' UR-82060

Antonov Airlines' An-225 "Mriya", UR-82060 (c/n 19530503763, l/n 01-01), is making a stop at HNL from OAK, to deliver FEMA relief supplies to Guam, after is was hit by Typhoon Manghut. It's making the flight as ADB2586. This is the third time since 2005, that the massive An-225, has made a stop at HNL.

Ruili Airlines' B-1186

Ruili Airlines is taking delivery of B-1186 (c/n 60466, l/n 7032) today. This 737-8ME, leased from CDB, is making its delivery flight from BFI as RLH1186, and will make an two-night stop at HNL.

Jiangxi Air's B-1270

Jiangxi Air is taking delivery of B-1270 (c/n 63691, l/n 7052) today. This 737-85C is making its delivery flight from BFI as CJX8989, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Rice Owls Team Charter

The Rice University Owls football team has chartered a Sun Country Airlines 737-800 for its road trip to HNL to play the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors on Saturday. N821SY "Lake Mille Lacs" (c/n 39952, l/n 5217, f/n 821), a 737-8FH, is making the flight from HOU [William Hobby International Airport, Houston, Texas] to HNL (via LAX) as SCX8608. The team will return to HOU (via LAX) after the game as SCX8609.

United Airlines To Invest $200M In Hawai‘i Airports

United Airlines announced that they will invest $200 million over the next ten years, to improve their infrastructure at all five airports that they serve.

Further information in this Hawaii News Now report.

China Southern Airlines' B-1126

China Southern Airlines is also taking delivery of B-1126 (c/n 63267, l/n 7055) this evening. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN1126, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Northwest Airlines' N674US

Our September edition of "HNL RareBirds Classic" goes back to September 2004, and Northwest Airlines' 747-451, N674US "City of Shanghai" (c/n 30269, l/n 1232, f/n 6314) seen above at Gate 12.

N674US was delivered to Northwest Airlines in October 1999, leased from Debis AirFinance. In 2005, it was sold to AerCo, and its leased transferred. In the summer of 2006, N674US was painted in the mica grey Northwest livery. When Northwest and Delta Air Lines merged, N674US was transferred to the Delta fleet. In April 2009, it was painted in the Delta livery. In June 2001, it was placed into storage at MZJ, and was returned to service a year later with a new cabin configuration. N674US was retired in January 2018, and presently sits in storage at MZJ.

China Southern Airlines' B-1122

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-1122 (c/n 43951, l/n 7065) today. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSN1122, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Xiamen Air's B-1139

Xiamen Air is taking delivery of their third 737 MAX 8 in two days, with B-1139 (c/n 43858, l/n 7068). It's making its delivery flight this morning from BFI as CXA8399, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Xiamen Air's B-1137

Xiamen Air is taking delivery of a second 737 MAX 8 today, with B-1137 (c/n 43857, l/n 7064). It's making its delivery flight from BFI as CXA8299, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Xiamen Air's B-1118

Xiamen Air is taking delivery of their first of two 737 MAX 8s today, with B-1118 (c/n 43830, l/n 7050). It's making its delivery flight from BFI as CXA8199, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Lion Air's PK-LPU

Lion Air is taking delivery of PK-LPU (c/n 43211, l/n 7134) today. This 737-8GP is making its delivery flight from BFI as LNI1, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

Shandong Airlines' B-1120

Shandong Airlines is taking delivery of B-1120 (c/n 43858, l/n 7070) today. This 737 MAX 8 is making its delivery flight from BFI as CDG1120, and will make an overnight stop at HNL.

United Airlines Brings Home LLWS Champs

United Airlines' flight UAL363, EWR-HNL, brought home the Honolulu All-Stars team that won Sunday's Little League World Series. N78060 (c/n 29455, l/n 866, f/n 0060), a 767-424ER arrived this afternoon with a true Hawaiian blessing of rain showers as the flight landed and taxied to Gate F2. The team was greeted by local politicians, fans, and the media as they walked out of the Jetway. A welcoming ceremony was held in the Diamond Head Tour Group area.