AAR has secured its first Airbus NEO fleet customer by signing a long-term component support agreement with Hawaii’s largest airline, Hawaiian Airlines. AAR will be providing comprehensive flight-hour component support for the airline’s brand-new fleet of 18 A321neo’s via AAR’s inventory hub in Chicago, as well as stock positioned in Hawaii and other strategic operating hubs. “AAR continues to expand our component flight-hour support business, and we are excited to add the A321neo … [Read more...] about AAR and Hawaiian Airlines in component support agreement
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian looking to add East Coast routes
Hawaiian Airlines is looking to add flights to the East Coast after 2017, building on the single route it currently has to New York JFK. Creating new routes to major Eastern cities will “become more central in our consideration in the next 18 months,” CEO Mark Dunkerley said. “New York’s been a success for us,” he told Bloomberg news, saying “we have the ambition to start more services to the U.S. East Coast.” Hawaiian sees growth opportunity in big Eastern cities including Philadelphia, … [Read more...] about Hawaiian looking to add East Coast routes
Accelya selected by Hawaiian for cargo revenue solution
Accelya, a leading solutions provider of financial and business intelligence solutions to the airline industry, has announced that Hawaiian Airlines has selected Accelya’s REVERA CRA solution to process and optimise its Cargo Revenue Accounting. Hawaiian has been Accelya’s customer for other financial solutions. “We chose Accelya after a thorough evaluation of several CRA solutions in the market. Having used Accelya’s PRA solution, we were impressed with their track record and expertise in … [Read more...] about Accelya selected by Hawaiian for cargo revenue solution
Hawaiian purchases 3 ATR 72 for inter-island cargo
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., parent of Hawaiian Airlines, has announced plans to acquire three ATR 72 turboprop aircraft in an all-cargo configuration to expand its inter-island shipping services. The new operation will launch in the first half of 2016, starting with flights between Honolulu International Airport (HNL) and Kona International Airport (KOA), Kahului Airport (OGG), Līhuʻe Airport (LIH) and Hilo International Airport (ITO), with well-timed connections from Hawaiian Airlines’ mainland … [Read more...] about Hawaiian purchases 3 ATR 72 for inter-island cargo
Hawaiian Air applies for Tokyo-Kona service
Hawaiian Airlines filed an application with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin service this summer between Tokyo International Airport at Haneda (HND) and Kona International Airport (KOA) on Hawai'i Island. The airline's action was prompted by the US DOT's decision last month to review the public interest served by Delta Air Lines' Seattle-Tokyo route after Delta reduced its frequency from daily to seasonal. "This route would provide unmatched public benefit by improving US … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air applies for Tokyo-Kona service
Hawaiian Air celebrates 30yrs serving Am Samoa
Hawaiian Airlines celebrates 30 years since launching its non-stop service between Honolulu and Pago Pago, American Samoa. The airline is the only major carrier to serve American Samoa. The departure of Flight HA 465 was preceded by festivities at the boarding gate at Honolulu International Airport (HNL) that included live Hawaiian music and presentation of kukui nut lei to more than 200 guests boarding the flight. A Samoan speaking crew serviced the … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air celebrates 30yrs serving Am Samoa
