Korean Air's HL8210

With the New Year coming up, it is again the time of the year of when HNL receives many extra section and charter flights from Japan. This year, among the usual A330-300s, 747-400s, and 767-300s is Korean's 777-3B5/ER. Korean has been flying a charter between HND and HNL using one of their 777-3B5/ERs since December 27 as KAL9053. Today's flight was flown using HL8210. HL8210 (c/n 40377, l/n 882) was delivered to Korean on July 16, 2010.

Christmas Specials

Some special guest on Christmas day. A pair of China Southern 777-21BERs flew in from CAN [Guangzhou Baiyun International], China as CSN2002 and CSN2003. B-2056 (c/n 27525, l/n 66), in the SkyTeam livery, and B-2058 (c/n 27605, l/n 110), leased from ALAFCO, are headed for storage at GYR.

Royal Jet's 737-7AK (BBJ), A6-RJX (c/n 29865, l/n 241) flew in a few days earlier and departed on the 30th to Minneapolis - St. Paul International [MSP].

Lastly, an Ex-MASwings DHC-6-310 Twin Otter which arrived on the 23rd. C-GKPG (msn 802) flew in from Kota Kinabalu International, Malaysia via Guam and the Marshall Islands. Sister-ship C-GKKN (msn 792, formerly 9M-MDK) arrived on the 29th via the Philippines, Guam, and the Marshall Islands. It departed tonight to McMinnville Municipal Airport, Oregon leaving C-GKPG behind. 802 was 9M-MDL with MASwings. It was delivered to Malaysia Airlines in July 1983. It also wore the 1990s MAS livery. In August 2006, 9M-MDL was transferred to FlyAsian Express (FAX), the predecessor to Air Asia X, as MAS transferred their regional prop fleet and operations to FAX. In October 2007, FAX ended their operations, and transferred the operations and aircraft to MASwings.

Mele Kalikimaka!

The HNL RareBirds Team would like to wish our readers and fans a very Merry Christmas!

China United's B-1753

China United Airlines is also taking delivery of B-1753 (c/n 61311, l/n 5215) today. The 737-89P, their fourth in seven days, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CUA894, and will overnight at HNL. Like the previous three, this one was also allocated from China Eastern's order book.

Mahalo to team member AndrewC for the photo.

Xiamen's B-1709

The second half of the Xiamen Air 737-85C two-fer, is B-1709 (c/n 39912, l/n 5212). It is making its delivery flight from BFI as CXA1709, and will also overnight at HNL.

Mahalo to team member AndrewC for the photo.

Xiamen's B-1971

Xiamen Air is taking delivery two 737-85Cs today. The first, B-1971 (c/n 39904, l/n 5034P), is making its delivery flight from BFI as CXA1971, and will overnight at HNL. This is a replacement airframe to the one damaged in the Montana derailment.

Mahalo to team member AndrewC for the photo.

Royal Malaysian Air Force's 9M-NAA

The Royal Malaysian Air Force's A319-115CJ, 9M-NAA (msn 2949), has made a stop at HNL from KUL (via KIX). It left for LAX and then on to IND on December 26.

Thanks to team members HNL Ramper and hal763 for the pictures of 9M-NAA.

Air China Orders 60 737s

Air China has committed to purchase 60 737s, as a mix of 737NGs and 737MAXs.

Further information in this Boeing Media Room release.

China United's B-1752

China United Airlines is taking delivery of their third 737-89P within the past four days. B-1752 (c/n 61310, l/n 5211) is making its delivery flight from BFI to NAY (via HNL and GUM) as CUA752, and will overnight at HNL.

Shenzhen's B-1713

Shenzhen Airlines is taking delivery of their second 737-87L within the past three days with B-1713 (c/n 39161, l/n 5213). It's making its delivery flight from BFI as CSZ908, and will overnight at HNL.

Hawai‘i Bowl Team Charters

Both the Fresno State Bulldogs and the Rice Owls are using Omni Air International as their team charters for this year's Hawai‘i Bowl, on December 24th, at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium. The Bulldogs arrive this afternoon on OAE890 (a 767-300ER) from FAT. The Owls arrive this evening aboard OAE882 (a 777-200) from IAH. Both teams will depart following the game, with the flights using the same respective flight numbers.

China United's B-1751

China United Airlines is taking delivery B-1751 (c/n 61309, l/n 5209) today. The 737-89P, allocated from China Eastern Airlines, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CUA751, and will overnight at HNL. This is their second 737-89P within the past three days.

Malaysia's 9M-MXY

Malaysia Airlines is taking delivery of 9M-MXY (c/n 40162, l/n 5208) this afternoon. The 737-8H6 is making its delivery flight from BFI as MAS5013, and will overnight at HNL.

According to the Boeing Media Room, 9M-MXY is the 100th 737 delivered to Malaysia Airlines, and noted with a decal on the nose section.

Hawaiian Finalizes A330-800neo Order

Hawaiian Airlines has finalized the purchase agreement for six A330-800neo as replacements for the airlines order for the A350-800XWB. Deliveries are expected in 2019.

Further information in this Hawaiian Airlines press release.

China Eastern's N7820L

Southwest Airlines is taking delivery of N7820L (c/n 28253, l/n 1247) today. The 737-79P, once with China Eastern Airlines as B-2683, was under lease from AerCap. It is ferrying from HKG to PAE (via GUM and HNL).

N9420D

N9420D (c/n 49824, l/n 1554), an MD-83, is ferrying through JRF today. The flight originated from ROW (via BFL), and is bound for somewhere in Asia, as it owned by AWAS. It will make a brief fuel stop at JRF, before continuing onto MAJ and SPN.

49824 was oringally purchased by ILFC, then leased to BWIA-British West Indies Airways [BW/BWA] in December 1998 as 9Y-THU "Sunjet St. Kitts". In December 1996, it was leased to Trans World Airlines as N9420D (f/n 9420). A year later, it was sold to AWAS, and continued with TWA. When American Airlines acquired TWA, N9420D was transferred over, and assigned the AAL fleet number 4WY. In January 2013, it was returned to AWAS, and stored at ROW.

China Southern's N847TM

China Southern Airlines is returning one of their 737-76Ns to GECAS. N847TM (c/n 32583, l/n 994), is making its ferry flight from CAN (via GUM and HNL) to the mainland, and has been at HNL since the 14th. As you can see above, with all the zinc chromate green primer areas, there has been a lot of work done to this 737-700. There has been nothing noted if this airliner was involved in any kind of accident.

32583 was originally purchased by GECAS, and delivered in November 2001 as N583SF. It was leased to China Xinjiang Airlines as B-2698 in November 2001. When China Southern Airlines acquired China Xinjiang, B-2698 was transferred to the CSN fleet. It was returned to GECAS earlier this month.


01.05.15 Update
N847TM will be taken up by Southwest Airlines. The Dallas-based airline is in the process of acquiring unwanted 737-700s.

Shenzhen's B-1712

As the last of today's delivery trio, Shenzhen Airlines is taking delivery of B-1712 (c/n 39160, l/n 5199) this afternoon. The 737-87L, their second in seven days, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CSZ121, and will overnight at HNL.

Shandong's B-1730

Shandong Airlines is taking delivery of B-1730 (c/n 41100, l/n 5205) today. The 737-89L, allocated from parent company Air China's order list, is making its delivery flight from BFI as CDG1730, and will overnight at HNL. It's the second of today's delivery trio.

China Eastern's B-1723

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-1723 (c/n 41511, l/n 5197) this morning. The 737-89P is making its delivery flight from BFI as CES299, and will overnight at HNL. B-1723 starts off a trio of 737-800s delivering to China today.