Royal Air Force's ZZ332

ZZ332 (msn 1275), a Voyager KC3 (A330-243 MRTT) from the Royal Air Force's 10 Squadron / No. 2 Group (Air Combat Support) is making a stop at HNL from YAMB, as RRR2205.

11 August 2026 UPDATE

ZZ332 departed for MCI as RRR2205 this morning.

N613FC

N613FC (msn 208B5151), a C208B Grand Caravan EX Floatplane, owned by Cobra Aviation Services LLC [Oklahoma City, OK] is being ferried from HAN [Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam] to MCE with stops at DVO [Francisco Bangoy International Airport, Davao, Philippines], GUM, MAJ, and HNL. N613FC is seen above, ferrying without the float kit.

208B5151's History

Oct 2014: Delivered to Hai Au Aviation JSC as N3100L.

Dec 2014: Registered as VN-B466.

Jly 2026: Purchased by Cobra Aviation Services LLC.

11 August 2026 UPDATE

N613FC departed for MCE early this morning.

China Southern Airlines' N240BE

Boeing is ferrying China Southern Airlines' N240BE (c/n 44410, l/n 9775) from BFI to HSN for painting and cabin completion. This 737-8 is making overnight stops at KOA and GUM as BOE143. It will be given its Chinese registration prior to delivery.

Virgin Australia's VH-8IO

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of VH-8IO "Vestey's Beach" (c/n 67046, l/n 9757). This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from MLB to BNE, with stops at ONT and KOA, as VOZ9947. It's overnight stop at KOA is tonight.

PK-GLE

The Aviation Capital Group is ferrying PK-GLE (msn 2598) from CGK to P08, with stops at GUM, MAJ, and JRF. This A320-232's overnight stop at JRF is tonight. PK-GLE is seen above wearing the Citilink base livery without titles.

2598's History:

Nov 2005: Delivered to Royal Jordanian as JY-AYD "Amman", under lease from the Aviation Capital Group.

Oct 2011: Withdrawn from service.

Feb 2012: Returned to ACG as N598AG.

Jun 2012: Leased to Citilink as PK-GLE.

Jan 2020: Stored at CGK.

Sep 2023: Re-inducted into service with "PT PPA Danareksa" decals.

Dec 2025: Decals removed.

Apr 2026: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Nauru Airlines Aims For HNL Service

CH-Aviation reports that Nauru Airlines is aiming for a first quarter 2027 launch to serve HNL from MAJ with their 737-800. It could also involve a code share with Air Marshall Islands.

Nauru Airlines received clearance to begin service from the US DOT, and the governments of both Nauru and the Marshall Islands in February 2024.

N529HG

N529HG (msn 19000529), an ERJ-190LR owned by Regional One, is being ferried from XSP to OPF, with stops at BIK, MAJ, JRF, and ONT. N529HG is seen above wearing the Myanmar Airlines International base livery without titles. According to the conversation on the scanner, the pilots told the air traffic controller that this E190 is going to OPF for painting.

19000529's History:

Apr 2012: Delivered to China Southern Airlines as B-3145, under lease from CDB Aviation.

Oct 2020: Leased to Myanmar Airlines International as XY-ALO "Sittwe".

Sep 2021: Renamed "Hakha".

Jun 2026: Withdrawn from service, and stored at RGN [Yangon International Airport, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar].

Jly 2026: Acquired by Regional One (a Bank of Utah trustee), re-registered as N529HG, and ferried to XSP for storage.

06 August 2026 UPDATE

N529HG departed for ONT, then OPF, early this morning.

Omega Tanker's N235UL

Omega Tanker's N235UL (c/n 46956, l/n 235) is making a stop at JRF tonight, from DNA as OME12. This KDC-10-30CF had been based out of DNA on its first deployment since it entered service, stopped through HNL last month.

07 August 2026 UPDATE

N235UL departed JRF this morning and returned to VCV as OME12.

C-FKDL

The Avmax Group is ferrying C-FKDL (msn 552), from YYC to CNS. This white-tail Dash8-315Q is making stops at YYJ, HNL, and MAJ.

C-FKDL stopped through HNL in October 2025.

06 August 2026 UPDATE

C-FKDL departed for MAJ this morning.

FAA Certifies The 737-7

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an amended certificate to Boeing for the 737-7 variant, that clears the way for it to enter service.

Southwest Airlines is the launch customer for the 737-7, with an order for 258 airliners, that will replace the 737-700. Other airlines who ordered the 737-7 are Allegiant Air (24), Luxair (4), Ruili Airlines (2), and SkyUp Airlines (2).

Further information in this Boeing Media Room news release, and this statement by the FAA.

Luftwaffe's 54+09

54+09 (msn 048), an A400M-180 Atlas from the Luftwaffe's Lufttransportgeschwader 62 (Air Transport Wing 62), is making a stop at HNL as GAF111 today. It had tail art painted this past May, celebrating the Luftwaffe's 70th anniversary. This A400M made its flight from ETNW to HNL, with stops at YYT, IAD, and OAK.

54+09 was last here in November 2025 en route to New Zealand.

Air Japan Takes Over HND-HNL Service

Beginning today, All Nippon Airways' Air Japan subsidiary has taken over the HND-HNL service. The flight will still be operated as ANA186/185, with ANA 787-9 DreamLiners, but with Air Japan crews.

China Southern Airlines' B-229G

The second 737-8 delivery flight to make its overnight stop at KOA, is China Southern Airlines' B-229G (c/n 60193, l/n 9733). It's flying from BFI to CAN, with stops at KOA and GUM, as CSN5683. It's also China Southern's second 737-8 delivery in six days.

China Eastern Airlines' B-229A

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-229A (c/n 64023, l/n 9677) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to PVG, with overnight stops at KOA and GUM, as CES500. It's the first of two 737-8 delivery flights at KOA today.

US-Bangla Airlines To Acquire 21 737s

As part of a fleet expansion plans, US-Bangla Airlines [Bangladesh] announced that they have placed an order to lease 15 737-8s, as well as lease six second-hand 737-800s. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2027.

Further information in articles from Reuters, and Aviation Week.

Koala Airlines To Launch With 737-8s

Koala Airlines (Melbourne, Australia) will be soon taking delivery of three leased 737-8s for their new charter operation that is slated to begin service later this year, pending governmental approvals and certifications. 

In 2019, Koala Airlines acquired Desert Air Safaris Pty Ltd, and planned to launch service based out of MEL. The airline does not plan in competing against Qantas and Virgin Australia, but as a niche-market and charter carrier.

Further information in this CH-Aviation.com article.

Boeing's N779XX

Boeing's 777-9 test aircraft, N779XX (c/n 64241, l/n 1574) is making a stop at KOA today from BFI as BOE2. It will perform test flights while based at KOA.

KOA's official Instagram page has a post of N779XX after it arrived.

05 August 2026 UPDATE

N779XX is test flying out of KOA today as BOE2.

Virgin Australia's VH-8IM

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of VH-8IM "Vivonne Bay" (c/n 67045, l/n 9738) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from MLB (following IFE modifications) to BNE, with stops at ONT and KOA, as VOZ9947.

Shanghai Airlines' N233BE

Boeing is ferrying Shanghai Airlines' N233BE (c/n 64024, l/n 9720) from BFI to HSN for completion. This 737-8, flying as BOE452, will make overnight stops at KOA and GUM. It will receive its Chinese registration upon delivery.

VQ-CCN

Avolon is ferrying VQ-CCN (msn 12943), a grey-tail A320-251N, from SAL [El Salvador International Airport, San Salvador, El Salvador] to CGK, with stops at SBD, JRF, and GUM. This A320N will be painted at CGK, leased to Sun PhuQuoc Airways, registered as VN-A910 and delivered to HAN [Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam],.

12943's History:

Nov 2025: Delivered to Avianca Colombia as N908AV, under lease from Avolon.

Apr 2026: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BOG.

Jly 2026: Re-registered as VQ-CCN, and ferried to SAL for prep for Sun PhuQuoc Airways.