N2820

The Bank of Utah is ferrying N2820 (c/n 28206, l/n 694), a 767-3Q8ER, from GYR to SIN for freighter conversion, with a stop HNL. After conversion, it will be leased to the DHL Group.

28206's History:

Mar 1998: Delivered to TransAero as N601LF "Oreol", under lease from ILFC.

Jun 1999: Leased to LAPA as LV-ZPL to Sep 2001.

Apr 2002: Leased to Southern Winds as TF-ARA, and subleased to Air Atlanta Icelandic for a month.

Mar 2004: Leased to LAN Chile as CC-CML.

Nov 2008: Subleased to LAN Ecuador as HC-CGZ for 2 years.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, and lease transferred.

May 2016: LAN merges with Brazil's TAM to become LATAM.

Aug 2018: Leased to LATAM Argentina as LV-ZYV.

Nov 2019: Leased to LATAM Chile as CC-CML.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service.

Dec 2020: Ferried to GYR for storage, and re-registered as N2820.

Aug 2021: Acquired by the Bank of Utah.

Flybondi's VP-BJN

Pembroke Leasing is delivering VP-BJN (c/n 30145, l/n 3405) from KUL to BYH, via GUM, HNL, and SDM. This 737-8U3 will join Argentina's Flybondi as LV-KEG, after it undergoes pre-delivery maintenance.

30145's History:

Sep 2010: Delivered to Garuda Indonesia as PK-GMQ, under lease from Pembroke.

Jly 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Sep 2021: Returned to Pembroke, re-registered as VP-BJN, and ferried to KUL for storage.

Vanderbilt University's Team Charter

The Vanderbilt Commodores football team chartered a Delta Air Lines A330 to make their road trip to play the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors on Saturday. N801NW (msn 0524, f/n 3301), an A330-323, made the team charter flight from BNA to HNL as DAL8912. This A330 will ferry to MSP as DAL8771 tomorrow.

Another airliner will pick up the team on Saturday night following the game.

B-77777

The Minth Group's Airbus A318-112 ACJ Elite, B-77777 (msn 3363), is making a stop from AGU, as it returns to TSA, via HNL and GUM. This ACJ is operated by EVA Airways.

B-77777 was also here in April 2017, and in April 2011, when it was with Comlux Aviation Malta (9H-AFL).

19 Aug 2022 UPDATE

B-77777 departed for GUM and TSA this afternoon.

NASA's N747NA

NASA's 747SP-21 SOFIA [Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy] platform, N747NA "Clipper Lindbergh" (c/n 2144, l/n 306), is making its return to its base at PMD from CHC, and is making a brief fuel stop at HNL.

This former Pan American World Airways and United Airlines 747SP is due to be retired soon.

Spicejet's VP-CKP

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying a former Spicejet 737-8GJ, VP-CKP (c/n 37364, l/n 4638) from KUL to GYR (via GUM and HNL) as OMD257. It's being returned to its lessor, BOC, and its stop at HNL will be a brief fuel stop.

37364's History:

Oct 2013: Delivered to Spicejet as VT-SZI "Gambooge", under lease from BOC.

May 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at DEL.

Dec 2021: Ferried to KUL for storage.

Japan Airlines' JA8944

Japan Airlines is ferrying JA8944 (c/n 28396, l/n 212) from HND to MHV, via HNL. This 777-346 is flying as JAL8132, and is slated for retirement.

It was delivered to JAL in April 1999, and flew until February 2021.

Northern Air Cargo's N563WA

Elan Express has delivered Northern Air Cargo's N563WA (c/n 30563, l/n 786) from SIN to HNL following freighter conversion. According to sources, this 767-3BGERF, in the NAC livery, will remain at HNL. N563WA stopped at HNL on its way to SIN this past February.

It is being leased from Northwest Aviation Leasing (part of the Saltchuk Group). They have three more 767-3BGERs slated for conversion, with one going to Aloha Air Cargo, one to NAC, and one to Strat Air. N565WW recently ferried to QPG. The other two are N564WW (c/n 30564, l/n 798) and N566WW (c/n 30566, l/n 817).

30563's History:

Apr 2000: Delivered to Sobelair as OO-SLR.

Jan 2001: Sold to Deutsche Structured Finance and leased back.

Jly 2004: Leased to Hainan Airlines as B-2561.

Jun 2007: Leased to Ethiopian Airlines as ET-AMF.

Sep 2010: Sold to Automatic LLC, and lease transferred.

Feb 2014: Involved in hijacking by first officer.

Oct 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at GYR.

Dec 2020: Sold to Fortress Transportation as N563WA.

Jun 2021: Ferried to VCV for storage.

Aug 2021: Acquired by Northwest Aviation Leasing.

Feb 2022: Ferried to SIN for freighter conversion.

CargoJet Airways' N379BR

Elan Express is ferrying CargoJet Airways' 757-2G5F, N379BR (c/n 29379, l/n 919) from XMN to YHM, via GUM and HNL, as ELX379. It will be registered as C-GJCS, and leased from Black Rock. This 757 stopped here in February en route to XMN for freighter conversion.

Asia Pacific Airlines Stores N922TS

After flying the USPS contract flights between ONT and GSO, as MGE710/711, for the past several months, Asia Pacific Airlines is placing N922TS (c/n 24845, l/n 300) into storage at SFB. This 757-260F was flown from ONT to SFB today. It's not known how long it will be in storage.

Bonza's VH-UJT

Australia's new start-up airline, Bonza, is taking delivery of their first 737-8, VH-UJT "Shazza" (c/n 62533, l/n 7722), leased from SMBC. It's making its delivery flight from BFI to MEL, via HNL and NAN, as AB1. This 737-8, built in September 2019, was to be leased to LOT Polish Airlines as SP-LVO, but not taken up. Four more LOT 737-8 NTUs are being readied for delivery to Bonza.

LATAM Cargo's N564LA

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying LATAM Cargo's N564LA (c/n 40593, l/n 1038) from QPG to MIA, via HNL as OMD247. This 767-316ERF stopped through HNL this past March on its ferry flight to QPG.

40593's History:

Oct 2012: Delivered to LAN Airlines as CC-BDI.

Aug 2013: Acquired by TAM Lines Aéreas as PT-MSV.

May 2016: Airline rebrands as LATAM Brasil, fleet transferred.

Mar 2022: Transferred to LATAM Cargo for conversion as N564LA.

N565WW

Elan Express is ferrying N565WW (c/n 30565, l/n 802), a 767-3BGER, owned by Northwest Aviation Leasing, from VCV to QPG (via ONT and HNL) for freighter conversion.

30565's History:

Sep 2000: Delivered to Balair as HB-IHW.

Jan 2002: Sold to Fortress Transportation (FTAI), and leased to Ethiopian Airlines as ET-ALH.

Jan 2006: Painted in the current livery.

Sep 2012: Painted in the United Nations livery, and operated for the UN by Ethiopian.

Aug 2020: Returned to FTAI registered as N565WW, and stored at GYR.

Aug 2021: Ferried to VCV for storage.

Super Air Jet's PK-SJR

Super Air Jet is taking delivery of their next A320-232, PK-SJR (msn 3457). This leased white-tail from Avolon, is flying from TUS to CGK (via HNL, MAJ, and BIK) as SJV2.

3457's History:

Apr 2008: Delivered to IndiGo as VT-INS, under lease from Allco Aviation.

Jan 2011: Sold to HKAC, and lease transferred.

Jan 2016: Sold to Avolon, and lease transferred.

Feb 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at TUS as OE-IGV.

Batik Air Malaysia's 9M-LRJ

Batik Air Malaysia is taking delivery of their second 737-8 in five days, with 9M-LRJ (c/n 43018, l/n 7794). It's making its delivery flight from BFI as MXD1, and will overnight at HNL.

29 Jly 2022 UPDATE

MXD1 continued onto GUM this afternoon.

Lion Air's PK-LKL

Lion Air is returning PK-LKL (c/n 38683, l/n 4236) to its lessor, Aircastle. This 737-9GPER is ferrying from BTH to SBD (via GUM and HNL) as LNI7001.

This is the first of four additional 737-9GPERs that will be leased to Delta Air Lines by Aircastle.

PK-LKL'S History:

Nov 2012: Delivered to Lion Air, under lease from BOC.

___ 2014: Sold to Aircastle, and lease transferred.

Jun 2018: Subleased to flynas for three months, and operated by Lion Air.

Feb 2022: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BTH.

N932DT

Delray Air LLC is delivering N932DT (msn 208B5691), a Cessna C208B Grand Caravan EX, from IDP to AKL, via SOW, MCE, HNL, and PPG).

QantasLink's N963UW

Alliance Airlines is taking delivery of their next QantasLink-liveried ERJ-190AR, with N963UW (msn 19000191). It's making its delivery from SJO to BNE (via SDM, HNL, and MAJ) as UTY9817.

19000191's History:

Jly 2008: Delivered to US Airways as N963UW.

Oct 2009: Acquired by Republic Airlines as N170HQ to operate for Midwest Airlines.

Feb 2011: Operated for Frontier Airlines.

Jan 2013: Repurchased by US Airways as N963UW.

Dec 2013: Transferred to the American Airlines fleet following the merger.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at PIT, then ferried to ROW a month later.

Sep 2020: Acquired by Jetran.

Apr 2022: Ferried to SJO to prep for Alliance Airlines.

Batik Air Malaysia's 9M-LRH

Batik Air Malaysia is taking delivery of their next 737-8, 9M-LRH (c/n 43017, l/n 7778). It's making its delivery flight from BFI to KUL, via HNL and GUM as MXD2.

VP-BWL

AerCap is ferrying VP-BWL (msn 2243) from TNN to ROW, via GUM and HNL. This A319-111 has been painted in all-primer green.

2243's History:

Jun 2004: Delivered to Aeroflot as VP-BWL "A. Grechaninov", under lease from GECAS.

Apr 2014: Leased to Aurora as VP-BWL.

Nov 2021: Sold to AerCap, and lease transferred.

Feb 2022: Withdrawn from service and ferried to TNN for storage.

N207UW

The Bank of Utah is having N207UW (c/n 32448, l/n 967) ferried from ROW to CTU (via HNL and GUM). This 757-28A is heading for freighter conversion for SF Airlines.

32448's History:

Jun 2001: Delivered to North American Airlines as N756NA "Claudette Abrahms", under lease from GECAS.

Mar 2011: Leased to US Airways as N207UW.

Dec 2013: Integrated to the American Airlines fleet following the merger.

Sep 2015: Purchased by American Airlines.

Jan 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BFM.

Mar 2020: Ferried to ROW for storage.

Feb 2021: Sold to AerSale Inc.

Jun 2022: Sold to the Bank of Utah.

N118DP

The Bank of Utah is ferrying N118DP (c/n 30853, l/n 837) from GYR to CAN (via HNL) for freighter conversion, then sale to SF Airlines.

30853's History:

May 2001: Delivered to Kenya Airways as 5Y-KQZ, under lease from GECAS.

Oct 2005: Painted in the current livery.

Aug 2015: Leased to EuroAtlantic Airways as CS-TKT, then subleased to flynas for two months.

Dec 2017: Subleased to flynas.

Sep 2018: Returned to EuroAtlantic Airways.

Nov 2021: Sold to AerCap, and lease transferred.

Jan 2022: Withdrawn from service, and stored at GYR.

May 2022: Sold to the Bank of Utah, and registered as N118DP.

Japan Airlines' JA751J

Japan Airlines is ferrying JA751J (c/n 26754, l/n 458) from HND to MHV, via HNL. This 777-346 is flying as JAL8132. Reports say that this 777 will be parted out, then scrapped.

JA751J's History:

Nov 2003: Delivered to Japan Airlines in the Arc of the Sun livery.

Oct 2014: Painted in the current "Tsuru" livery.

Jun 2015: "Fly to 2020" decal applied.

Nov 2016: "One Heart! Let's Go 2020!" decals applied.

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

FlyBondi's VP-BJT

Pembroke Leasing is delivering VP-BJT (c/n 30150, l/n 3429) to FlyBondi [Argentina]. This 737-8U3 is flying from CGK to BYH for pre-delivery maintenance, with stops at GUM, HNL, and SDM. It will be registered as LV-KEH after delivery.

30150's History:

Oct 2010: Delivered to Garuda Indonesia as PK-GMR, under lease from Pembroke.

Jly 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at KUL. then registered as VP-BJT.

N109DP

The Bank of Utah is ferrying N109DP (c/n 33421, l/n 887) from MZJ to PVG (via PHX, HNL and GUM) for freighter conversion, then lease to SF Airlines. This 767-33AER is making an overnight stop at HNL, and is a homecoming of sorts, as it began its service with Hawaiian Airlines.

33421's History:

Sep 2002: Delivered to Hawaiian Airlines as N587HA "Pakalakala" (f/n 587), under lease from AWAS.

Dec 2015: Leased to Air Canada Rouge as C-FIYA (f/n 693).

Aug 2017: Sold to DAE Capital, and leased transferred.

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

Jly 2020: Ferried to SNN for storage.

Jan 2022: Sold to the Bank of Utah, registered as N109DP, and ferried to MZJ for storage.

28 Feb 2023 UPDATE

33421 has been re-registered as B-223D for SF Airlines.

N250GE

N250GE (c/n 34965, l/n  2341), a 737-8EHF, owned by AerCap, is ferrying from PVG to VCV (via GUM and HNL). It will receive the remainder of the livery at VCV, before going to Brazil.

34965's History

Aug 2007: Delivered to GOL Transportes Aéreos as PR-GTP, under lease from GECAS.

Sep 2015: Painted in the current GOL livery.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Oct 2021: Ferried to PVG for freighter conversion.

Nov 2021: Sold to AerCap as N250GE.

Jly 2022: Leased to GOL Transportes Aéreos as PS-GFB.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBO

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of its next 737-8, 9V-MBO (c/n 44259, l/n 8290), today. It's making its delivery flight from BFI as SIA8890, and will make an overnight stop at HNL, then continue onto GUM.

Asia Pacific Airlines Acquires N931AB

Asia Pacific Airlines is acquiring N931AB (c/n 30339, l/n 896) from UMB Bank. This 757-231 was also ferried from BYH to SFB. This is also Asia Pacific's first 757 registered with a Hawai‘i address, as the other four are registered with a Guam address.

30339's History:

Nov 1999: Delivered to Trans World Airlines as N726TW (f/n 7526), under lease from Boeing Capital Corporation.

Dec 2001: Transferred to the American Airlines fleet (f/n 5WD) following the merger with TWA.

Sep 2004: Leased to Uzbekistan Airways as VP-BUH.

Jun 2018: Re-registered as UK75704.

Sep 2021: Withdrawn from service, and ferried to BYH a month later.

Jan 2022: Sold to UMB Bank, registered as N931AB, and remained at BYH.

N394BR

N394BR (c/n 30394, l/n 922), a 757-2G5 owned by BlackRock, is being ferried from GYR to Asia by Elan Express as ELX394.

30394's History:

Apr 2000: Delivered to Balair as HB-IHS, under lease from ILFC.

Oct 2001: Airline rebranded as Belair, named "Horizonte", leased from ILFC.

Jan 2008: Operated for Air-Berlin.

Jun 2010: Leased to Thomson Airways as G-OOBP.

Mar 2013: Painted in new Thomson livery. 

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, and lease transferred.

Oct 2017: Airline rebrands as TUI Airways, and lease transferred.

Jun 2021: Sold to BlackRock, and lease transferred.

Oct 2017: Withdrawn from service, and stored at GYR.

Icelandair's TF-FIC

Icelandair's TF-FIC "Magni" (c/n 30735, l/n 931), is making a stop at HNL on an around the globe private charter flight for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The flight, ICE1932, originated from HAM, and has made stops at YQX, YXY, KOA, and HNL. It will return to KOA later today.

This 757 is all white, except for the large Albert Ballin titles. He was the founder of Hapag (of Hapag-Lloyd), which was a shipping company that was based in Hamburg.

05 Jly 2022 UPDATE

TF-FIC departed for MAJ today.

ANA'S Flying Honu Returns

All Nippon Airways is resuming their Airbus A380 service between NRT and HNL (ANA184/183) today. The ANA184/183 will operate only on Fridays and Saturdays from today until October 29th. JA381A "Lani" (msn 262) is seen above returning to NRT.

Further information in this ANA press release.

Super Air Jet's PK-SJV

Super Air Jet is taking delivery of their next A320-214, PK-SJV (msn 4216), today. It's making its delivery flight from GYR to CGK (via HNL, MAJ, and BIK) as SJV2. This A320 will be repainted at CGK, and is leased from Aircastle.

Southern Airways Express' N679PA

Southern Airways Express is taking delivery of N679PA "The Phil LeFevre" (msn 340B-345) today. This Saab SF-340B is making its delivery flight from DUJ (via XMD, and RNT). It will eventually be re-registered as N95SA.

Luftwaffe's 54+14

A German Luftwaffe A400M-180, 54+14 (msn 061), is making a stop at HIK. It's assigned to the Luftwaffe's Air Transport Wing 62 at Wunstorf Air Base.

Kingdom of Morocco's CN-RGA

The Kingdom of Morocco's 747-428, CN-RGA (c/n 25629, l/n 956), is making a stop at HNL.

NASA's N747NA

NASA's SOFIA Airborne Telescope 747SP-21, N747NA (c/n 21441, l/n 306), is making one of its last research flights from PMD to CHC, and is making a fuel stop at HNL. This 747SP is scheduled for retirement by the end of this year, and is spending some time in New Zealand for its remaining missions.

Mahalo to M Benally for the photos.

Silk Way West Airlines' VQ-BVB

Silk Way West Airlines' 747-83QF, VQ-BBH (c/n 44444, l/n 1493), is making a brief fuel stop at HNL from MEL as AZG3885, and will continue onto LCK.

Silk Way West Airlines' VQ-BBH

Silk Way West Airlines' 747-8F, VQ-BBH (c/n 62708, l/n 1530), is making a brief pre-dawn fuel stop at HNL from MEL as AZG6885, and will continue onto LAX.

NASA's N436NA

NASA's HC-130H, N436NA (c/n 382-5104), has made a stop at HNL from SUU, as NASA436.

06 Jun 2022 UPDATE

N436NA departed for AWK this morning.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBM

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of their last 737-8 in a SilkAir livery today. 9V-MBM (c/n 44257, l/n 7815) is making its delivery flight from BFI as SIA8890, and will overnight at HNL.

Qatar Emiri Air Force's A7-MAB

A7-MAB (c/n 50210, l/n F-209/QA2), a Qatar Emiri Air Force C-17A, is making a stop at HNL from OHA [Ohakea RNZAF Air Base, New Zealand] this morning. This Globemaster III, wearing the Qatar Airways livery, is flying LHOB245. It will continue onto BLV.

N4291Z

N4291Z (msn 208B5670), a new build Cessna C208B Grand Caravan, is making its delivery flight to its new home from IDP to OOL [Gold Coast, Australia], via HNL and PPG. It arrived from MCE yesterday. After its arrival at OOL, it will be registered as VH-CUY, owned by Curley Equipment Pty Ltd..

02 Jun 2022 UPDATE

N4291Z departed for PPG early this morning.

Department of Justice's N119NA

The US Department of Justice's 757-223, N119NA (c/n 24487, l/n 236), is making a stop at HNL from MHR as JENA2 today, then continue onto OGG.

24487's History:

Jly 1989: Delivered to American Airlines as N611AM (f/n 611).

Apr 2012: Withdrawn from service, and ferried to ROW for storage.

Aug 2012: Ferried to GVT for storage.

Nov 2014: Acquired by L3 Communications as N119NA.

Mar 2015: Acquired by the US Department of Justice.

MYAirline's N220FR

Malaysia's newest airline, MYAirline, is taking delivery of its first A320-200, N220FR (msn 5661). This A320-214 is being delivered from GYR to KUL (via HNL, MAJ, and GUM), by Nomadic Aviation, as OMD191. It will be registered as 9M-DAC, and under lease from the Aviation Capital Group (ACG).

MYAirline will also lease two A320-216s from Aircastle, HS-ABK (msn 4088) and HS-ABL (msn 4126) both formerly with Thai AirAsia.

N220FR's History:

Jun 2013: Delivered to Frontier Airlines (f/n 220), with the "Finn The Tiger Shark" tail livery, and under lease from ACG.

Apr 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at GYR two months later.

Japan Airlines' JA771J

Japan Airlines is ferrying JA771J (c/n 27656, l/n 437) from HND to MHV, via HNL, as JAL8132. This OneWorld-liveried 777-246, is being retired, and will be parted out, then scrapped.

JA771J's History:

May 2003: Delivered to Japan Airlines, in the "Arc of the Sun" livery.

Aug 2005: "JAL Family Jet" decal applied, lasted until December.

Apr 2007: "Book First" decals, lasted for one year.

May 2009: Painted as a "OneWorld" logo jet.

Dec 2012: Remains as a "OneWorld" logo jet, but with "Tsurumaru" logo.

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

Maui Fire Department Receives New Helicopter

Maui Now reports that the Maui Fire Department received a new helicopter, N117WC (msn 7219). This Eurocopter BK117-850G2 will be owned, operated, and maintained by Windward Aviation. It will be re-registered as N828WA.

Mokulele To Receive Two Saab 340Bs

Mokulele Airlines' parent company, Southern Airways Express, is bringing in a pair of Saab 340Bs to compliment their Cessna C208B fleet. They will be assigned to MKK and LNY flights, and cabins configured to accommodate 30 passengers, and be wearing the Southern livery.

The first SF340B is currently registered as N679PA (msn 340B-345), and will be re-registered as N95SA "The Phil LeFevre" . The second SF340B is currently registered as N334CJ (msn 340B-334), and will be re-registered as N79SA "The Phil Trenary.".

News coverage by KHON2.

340B-345's History:

Sep 1993: Delivered to Simmons Airlines as N345SB (f/n SDG), leased from AMR Leasing Corporation, operating for American Eagle.

Mar 1994: Leased to Wings West Airlines, to operate for American Eagle.

May 1998: Leased to American Eagle Airlines.

Oct 2005: Sold to Saab Aircraft Leasing, and leased to Pen Air as N345CV.

Feb 2006: Re-registered as N679PA (f/n 679).

Oct 2010: Sold to Turbo Lease, and lease transferred.

___ 2012: Painted the last Pen Air livery.

Oct 2017: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BGR.

Jan 2018: Ferried to SGF for storage.

Mar 2022: Ferried to DUJ for preparation and testing for Southern Airways Express.

340B-334's History:

Apr 1993: Delivered to Metroflight as N334AE (f/n SCY), leased from AMR Leasing Corporation, operating for American Eagle.

May 1993: Leased to Simmons Airlines, to operate for American Eagle.

Jun 1994: Leased to Wings West Airlines, to operate for American Eagle.

May 1998: Leased to American Eagle Airlines (f/n 334).

Oct 2002: Sold to Chicago Express Airlines as N312CE (f/n 312), to operate for ATA Connection.

May 2005: Sold to Colgan Air as N334CJ (f/n 334), to operate for Continental Connection.

Oct 2012: Operated by Colgan Air for United Express.

Dec 2013: Sold to Seaborne Airlines (f/n 334).

Feb 2022: Withdrawn from service, and stored at SGF.

Apr 2022: Ferried to CES5 [Centralia, ON] for preparation to Southern Airways Express.

Hickam-based C-17A Delivers Baby Formula

05-5149 (c/n 50157, l/n F-156), a C-17A Globemaster III based at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, transported the first emergency shipment of baby formula from Rammstein Air Base, Germany to Indianapolis, IN for Operation Fly Formula. The C-17A is part of the active duty 535th Airlift Squadron "Tigers" / 15th Wing, and the Hawai‘i Air National Guard's 204th Airlift Squadron "Nā Pueo" / 154th Wing, as part of the US Air Force's Total Force Integration, which combines both active duty and air guard crews.

Further information in this 15th Wing news release.

N223DP

N223DP (c/n 30108, l/n 771), a 767-375ER, is ferrying from MZJ to Asia, via HNL, for freighter conversion. Planespotters.net lists that it will go to SF Airlines after conversion.

30108's History:

Nov 1999: Delivered to Canadian Airlines International as C-GEOU (f/n 648), under lease from GECAS.

Mar 2001: Integrated into the Air Canada fleet after the merger with Canadian.

Dec 2009: Painted in the full 2008 livery.

Feb 2017: Transferred to Air Canada Rouge.

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

Jun 2020: Ferried to MZJ for storage.

Jly 2021: Acquired by the Bank of Utah.

05 Jun 2022 UPDATE

N223DP continued onto QPG early this morning. This segment was delayed due to a cracked windshield.

Virgin Australia's VH-VOS

Southern Cross International is ferrying Virgin Australia's VH-VOS "Chiton Rocks" (c/n 33800, l/n 1483) from BNE to MIA, via MAJ, HNL, and TUS. This 737-8FE, on its lease return ferry flight, is flying as SXI2227. It's due to be registered as 2-VVOS, and undergo freighter conversion.

VH-VOS's History:

May 2004: Delivered to Virgin Blue, named "Kimberley Cutie".

May 2011: Airline rebrands as Virgin Australia, and aircraft renamed "Chiton Rocks".

Mar 2019: Sold to Bocomm Leasing, and leased back.

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

FAA Proposes Rhoades Aviation AOC Revocation

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to revoke the Air Operators Certificate for Rhoades Aviation (dba TransAir Hawaii) for numerous safety violations. The proposal cites general violations, as well as violations with their 737-200 operations. Their four 737-200Fs have been grounded since the crash of N810TA in July 2021.  Rhoades Aviation has 15 days to respond to the FAA notice.

However, the lone passenger 737-2Q8/Adv, N413JG (c/n 23148, l/n 1059) has been operating as MUI1 quite frequently of late. It's not flying under Rhoades' RDS flight code, as it's registered to TransAir Hawaii.

TransAir Hawaii's Short SD360s have continued to operate cargo flights.

Further information in this FAA News Alert.

25 May 2022 UPDATE

According to the Star*Advertiser, Rhoades Aviation plans to dispute the FAA's proposal.

On another note, Transair Hawaii sold their 737-4Q8F, N251AU (c/n 25104, l/n 2476), to Frontera Flight Holdings this past April. It was re-registered as N388TM, and ferried from DHN to SLW. It's due to be sold to Aeronaves TSM [México].

Asiana Airlines' A350 Flights

For the past few weeks, Asiana Airlines has been flying their A350-941s between ICN and HNL as AAR2323/2313. The additional flights, that began on May 8th, have been operating every three days. It's not known how long this supplemental flights will last.

Asiana has resumed its A330-300 service, AAR232/231, though on a reduced frequency of Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays; and will go daily in July.

23 May 2022 UPDATE

Asiana's A350 flights ends today.

LATAM Cargo's CC-CXK

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying LATAM Cargo's CC-CXK (c/n 37802, l/n 987) from SIN to MIA, via HNL, as OMD211. This 767-316ERF will be joining LATAM Cargo's Colombian subsidiary.

CC-CXK's History:

Feb 2010: Delivered to LAN Airlines Chile.

May 2016: Airline rebrands as LATAM after the merger between LAN and TAM.

Dec 2021: Ferried to SIN for freighter conversion.

Virgin Australia's VH-VPE

Virgin Australia is ferrying VH-VPE "Noosa Heads Beach" (c/n 37939, l/n 964) from TWB to the mainland for storage. This 777-3ZG is making stops at BNE, NAN, and HNL.

VH-VPE's History:

Feb 2009: Delivered to V Australia, but stored at VCV for two months before entering service.

Dec 2011: Airline rebrands as Virgin Australia.

Mar 2014: VH-VPE repainted to current livery.

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

Oct 2020: Ferried to WTB for onward storage.

QantasLink's N965UW

Alliance Airlines is taking delivery of their next QantasLink ERJ-190AR, N965UW (msn 19000198). It's making its delivery flight from SJO to BNE (via SDM, HNL, and MAJ), as UTY9814. It will be registered as VH-UZK after its arrival.

19000198's History:

Aug 2008: Delivered to US Airways as N965UW (f/n 965).

Jan 2010: Leased to Republic Airways to operate for Midwest Airlines as N172HQ.

May 2010: Painted in Frontier Airlines livery, "Stu The Rabbit" tail.

Dec 2012: Returned to US Airways as N965UW (f/n 965).

Dec 2013: Transferred to the American Airlines fleet following the merger.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at PIT, ferried to ROW a month later.

Aug 2021: Acquired by Jetran for preparation to deliver to Alliance Airlines.

Feb 2022: Ferried to SJO.

Icelandair's TF-FIC

Icelandair's TF-FIC "Magni" (c/n 30735, l/n 931), their Abercrombie & Kent logo jet 757-23N, has made a stop at HNL from BFI as ICE1408. This flight, which originated from KEF, is part of the around-the-globe charter flight that Abercrombie & Kent are known for.

30735's History:

Jun 2000: Delivered to American Trans Air as N526AT (f/n 526).

Mar 2003: Airline re-brands as ATA Airlines.

Feb 2006: Acquired by GECAS, and leased to VIM Airlines as EI-LTY.

Jly 2008: Leased to Aurela as LY-SKJ.

Mar 2011: Acquired by Icelandair as TF-FIC.

May 2011: Operated for the United Nations.

Mar 2012: Leased to Air Niugini.

Apr 2014: Returned to Icelandair.

N205UW

N205UW (c/n 30887, l/n 946), a 757-23N, is making a ferry flight from ROW to Asia for freighter conversion.

30887's History:

Nov 2000: Delivered to American Trans Air as N528AT, under lease from First Security Bank of Utah.

Mar 2003: Airline re-brands as ATA Airlines.

Mar 2005: Purchased by SP Aircraft Owner III LLC, and lease transferred

Jun 2005: Leased to Air Horizons as F-GRNJ.

Feb 2006: Acquired by US Airways as N644UW.

Oct 2006: Re-registered as N205UW.

Dec 2013: Integrated into the American Airlines fleet after the merger.

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

Jan 2021: Acquired by AerSale.

Qantas Makes Bid To Acquire Alliance Airlines

Simple Flying reports that Qantas Airways has made a AU$614M offer to acquire the remaining shares in Alliance Airlines, whom they already have nearly 20% ownership. Alliance already has a portion of their ERJ-190AR fleet painted in QantasLink colors (top photo). This deal would make Alliance a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group. It will need approval by Australian commerce regulators before the acquisition can take place.

Alliance uses HNL as a stopover point as their ERJ-190ARs deliver from SJO to BNE.

Further information in this article by CH-Aviation.

Ross Aviation Acquires AirService Hawaii

Fixed Base Operator Ross Aviation [Denver, CO] has acquired Hawai‘i's FBO Air Service Hawaii. The purchase includes operations and facilities at six Hawai‘i airports (HNL, LIH, OGG, LNY, ITO, and KOA). Ross Aviation itself, is being acquired by Atlantic Aviation.

Further information in this Yahoo! News article, and this AIN Online article.

United Marks 75 Years Of Hawai‘i Service

Today, United Airlines marked its 75th anniversary of service to Hawai‘i. UAL1175 [SFO-HNL] was chosen to be the celebratory flight, flown by N2250U (c/n 66590, l/n 1639, f/n 2150). Passengers at SFO were treated to Hawaiian music, and celebratory swag aboard the flight. Upon arrival at HNL, a blue lei was placed over the forward area of the 777-324ER.

Photos from @HNL_RSE's Instagram.

QantasLink's N967UW

QantasLink's latest ERJ-190AR, N967UW (msn 19000211), is making its delivery flight from SJO to BNE (via SDM, HNL, and MAJ). Operated by Alliance Airlines, it's flying as UTY9815.

19000211's History:

Sep 2008: Delivered to US Airways as N967UW (f/n 967).

Apr 2010: Leased to Republic Airways as N174HQ to operate for Frontier Airlines.

Mar 2013: Returned to US Airways.

Dec 2013: Transferred to the American Airlines fleet after the merger.

Mar 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at PIT, ferried to ROW a month later.

Aug 2021: Acquired by Jetran for preparation to deliver to Alliance Airlines.

Feb 2022: Ferried to SJO.

CargoJet Airways' N28836

CargoJet Airways is taking delivery of its next 757-200F, N28836 (c/n 28836, l/n 861), as it makes its delivery flight from XMN to YHM, via GUM, HNL, and OAK, after freighter conversion. This 757-204F, flying as ELX288, will be re-registered as C-GAJU (f/n 510), and is under lease from Black Rock.

N28836 stopped through HNL in October 2021, as it ferried to XMN.

HIANG Retires 60-0329 To Museum

The Hawai‘i Air National Guard retired one of its KC-135Rs, 60-0329 "Kape‘a" (c/n 18104, l/n 443) today, after 25+ years with the 203rd ARS. It made its final flight to the National Museum of the US Air Force at Wright Patterson AFB, in Dayton, OH, where it will be inducted into the museum upon arrival.

During the Vietnam War in 1967, 0329 was involved in the first-ever tri-level air refueling, where it connected with a US Navy A-3, which then refueled a pair of US Navy F-8 Crusaders, then a pair of F-4 Phantoms, and another A-3. The crew was awarded the 1967 Mackey Trophy for meritorious service.

Delta Air Lines' N501DA

Delta Air Lines is sending their first A321-271NX, N501DA (msn 10437, f/n 5001), to HNL from SEA as DAL9959. This is the aircraft's first long-distance over-water flight since its delivery flight in March, and is being used for test and proving flights, as well as ground training (especially since Delta's A321s do not fly here). It's not known when Delta will implement their A321Ns into Hawai‘i service, but the airline currently has only two in their fleet, with another 150+ on firm order.

02 May 2022 UPDATE

N501DA returned to SEA under the same flight number.

04 May 2022 UPDATE

N501DA made another trip to HNL, and will return to SEA the next day.

N28883

N28883 (c/n 28883, l/n 737), a 767-304, owned by AerCap, is being ferried from GYR to SIN (via PHX and HNL) by Nomadic Aviation as OMD132. It will be converted to a freighter, and leased to Icelandair.

28883's History:

Feb 1999: Delivered to Britannia Airways as G-OYBH, under lease from ILFC.

Mar 1999: Subleased to Britannia (Germany) as D-AGYH.

Apr 2001: Subleased to Britannia (Sweden) as SE-DZO.

Apr 2002: Returned to Britannia Airways.

Dec 2003: Subleased to Garuda Indonesia until Mar 2004.

Nov 2004: Airline rebrands as Thomsonfly.

Nov 2005: Subleased to Garuda Indonesia until Feb 2006.

May 2009: Airline rebrands as Thomson Airways.

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

Oct 2017: Airline rebrands as TUI Airways.

Apr 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Nov 2021: Ferried to DGX for storage.

Jan 2022: Ferried to GYR for storage.

Mar 2022: Re-registered as N28883.

N803AC

N803AC (msn 210), a Dassualt Falcon 50 owned by Black Sand Aviation, is the newest business jet to be based at HNL.

Honolulu Fire Department Seeks A New Helicopter

KHON reports that the Honolulu Fire Department is seeking funds for new twin-engine helicopter to replace one of its three aging MD520N helicopter. No specific replacement model has been announced, nor has any potential candidates.

Batik Air's N282AV

The last of the trio of former Batik Air A320s that Nomadic Aviation is ferrying from ASP to MLB for the Aviation Capital Group, is N282AV (msn 8082), flying as OMD575.

8082's History:

Jan 2018: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LZG, under lease from ACG.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Aug 2021: Ferried to ASP for storage, and registered as VP-CKC.

Mar 2022: Registered as N282AV.

Batik Air's N417AV

The second of the three A320-214s ferried by Nomadic Aviation for the Aviation Capital Group, is N417AV (msn 7421), flying as OMD574.

7421's History:

Dec 2016: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LUM, under lease from ACG.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Aug 2021: Ferried to ASP for storage, and registered as VP-CJZ.

Mar 2022: Registered as N417AV.

Batik Air's N623AV

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying three former Batik Air A320-214s from ASP to MLB (via CNS, MAJ, JRF, and PHX) today, for lessor Aviation Capital Group. These A320s will be prepped and leased to Avianca. The first of the trio is N623AV (msn 6823), and is flying as OMD523.

6823's History:

Nov 2015: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LAS, under lease from GECAS.

Apr 2017: Acquired by ACG, and lease transferred.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Aug 2021: Ferried to ASP for storage, and registered as VP-CJP.

Mar 2022: Registered as N623AV.

VP-COS

VP-COS (msn 4347), a white-tail A320-214, is making a stop at HNL, as it transits from CTU to SNN on a lease return to Avolon. It also made stops at ICN, GUM, PNI, TUS, BGR, and KEF.

4347’s History:

Jun 2010: Delivered to Nouvelair Tunisie as TS-ING, under lease from GECAS.

Nov 2011: Leased to Chengdu Airlines as B-6850.

Jly 2016: Sold to Avolon, and lease transferred.

Dec 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CTU.

55 Years Of The 737

On this day, 55 years, ago, the first Boeing 737-100 made its first flight. Since then, nearly 11,000 models have been built over the years from the -100 to the -9MAX, and over 4,000 airframes are on order (including the new -7MAX and -10MAX variants).

Hawai‘i continues to play a pivotal part in the 737 program, as the islands have been home to operators Aloha Airlines, Aloha Air Cargo, TransAir Hawaii, and the US Air Force. Our state's airports have been used as a stopover point for new-build and used 737 delivery flights, as well as lease return ferry flights.

Currently, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines has 737 flights from the US mainland; Air Canada and WestJet Airlines have 737 service from Canada, and Fiji Airways has 737 service from Fiji.