The HawaiÊ»i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will receive a $22 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to construct a new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Kahului Airport. The construction of a new two-story security screening checkpoint at the south end of the ticket lobby will house multiple TSA screening lanes. “Kahului Airport […]
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Jason Momoa’s “Dream Comes True” as He Serves Mananalu on Hawaiian Airlines Flight
Recently, Jason Momoa surprised a cabin of passengers on a Hawaiian Airlines flight to his home state of Hawaii. “Aloha kakahiaka. Good morning guests, this is Jason Momoa,” he announced through the intercom. While traveling to Hawaii, he handed out bottles of Mananalu and brought awareness to his company’s mission to eliminate single-use plastic water […]
TSA Announces Security Upgrades at Lihue Airport
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it has begun installing four state-of-the-art, computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanners in the security checkpoint at Lihue Airport (LIH). Installation of the four scanners began this week and will continue through late next week with the first unit becoming operational by the end of this […]
ALSIM AL172 Simulator Selected by George’s Aviation Services in Hawaii
George’s Aviation Services in Honolulu Hawaii has selected ALSIM and purchased an AL172 simulator. It will come with the latest ALSIM visual system with laser projectors. The ALSIM AL172, built to FAA FTD Level 5 standards and already certified as an AATD, is a replica of a brand-new Cessna 172SP Skyhawk with a real Garmin […]
Airports Division Takes Advantage of Low Rates to Fund $230 Million of Projects
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that the Airports Division has successfully sold new airports system revenue bonds to deliver critical funding for projects that will continue to modernize and expand air service facilities across the State. At the same time, the Airports Division took advantage of low interest rates in […]
HDOT Revokes Intent to Terminate Lease for Dillingham Airfield
The HawaiÊ»i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has withdrawn its request to terminate the lease for Dillingham Airfield (also known as Kawaihapai) as discussions with the U.S. Army and airfield tenants progresses. “As a result of the combined efforts of our staff, area legislators, the Army, and the tenants operating at Dillingham, HDOT is confident that […]
Barbers Point Flight School, Hawaii Purchases AL172 Simulator
Barbers Point Flight School, Hawaii’s premier flight school, located on Kalaeloa, Oahu, at John Rodgers Airfield, recently acquired a high fidelity ALSIM AL172 simulator. Joining the growing list of AL172 customers in America, it is ALSIM’s first simulator based in Hawaii. Reginald Perry, CEO of Barbers Point Flight School, explains: “We pride ourselves on having […]
Maverick Helicopters Celebrates National Aviation Day with Discounted Tours for All Aviation Employees
Maverick Helicopters is celebrating National Aviation Day on Aug. 19 with an exclusive offer for all aviation employees. Active employees including pilots, flight attendants, airport employees, and others can enjoy 20% off on many helicopter experiences when they book from Wednesday, Aug. 19 – Tuesday, Aug. 31, valid in Las Vegas, Arizona and Hawaii. “We […]
Mokulele Crew Who Helped Rescue Pilots from Downed Airplane Honored
Mokulele Airlines, the FAA and the Hawaii legislature came together recently to honor two pilots – Capt. Justin Constantino and First Officer Jeremy Delia – who helped rescue two pilots from a downed plane eight miles off the coast of LÄna‘i on Feb. 27. The two pilots were recognized at a special ceremony outside the […]
Hawaii Airports Receive $46.3M in Relief Funds
The state Department of Transportation Airports Division announced recently that five airports on Maui, Molokai and Lanai will receive just over $11 million in COVID-19 relief funds. A total of 12 state airports will get $46.3 million in Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations, which support the operational costs of reducing health hazards at airports. […]
