The Air CurrentJon Ostrower

Alaska Air Group likely to use Boeing 737-800s to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ 717s on interisland routes

Alaska Air Group is expected to deploy Boeing 737-800s to assume Hawaiian Airlines’ interisland flying as it prepares to phase out the smaller 717 aircraft that have handled the mission for roughly 25 years. The move signals a narrower, more common aircraft type for the Hawaii domestic network.

2026-06-17T17:41:24.776331-07:00
ch-aviationLuciano Braganca

NetJets seeks FAA relief for extended Global 7500, 8000 ops

By ch-aviation: NetJets Aviation (EJA, Columbus John Glenn, OH) has petitioned the United States Federal Aviation Administration for an exemption enabling Global 7500 and Global 8000 ultra-long-range Part 135 operations up to the aircraft's maximum endurance, described as between 16 and 17 hours, with four-pilot crews.

2026-06-17T11:48:37.458489-07:00