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Crash of Civil Air Patrol flight over Kauaʻi claims life of two

According to a preliminary investigation, the Civil Air Patrol plane was a Cessna 172 Skyhawk (N98763) conducting monthly tsunami warning practice runs, county officials said.

FAA Awards $133 Million to Hawai‘i Airports in Response to COVID-19

In Maui County, the funds include: $23,656,740 for Kahului Airport; $1,497,842 for Molokaʻi Airport; $1,302,047 for Lānaʻi Airport; $69,000 for Hāna Airport; $69,000 for Kalaupapa; and $1,000 for Kapalua Airport.

Airport Corporation Proposal Seeks to Address Inefficiencies

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Airlines Committee of Hawaiʻi, the Airport Concessionaires Committee, and various stakeholders have joined in expressing support for an airport corporation proposal currently being debated in the State Legislature. DOT representatives say the entities agree that inefficiencies associated with the Airports Division system must be changed, which are […]

$6.4 Million Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Station Dedicated on Lanai

“In addition to providing a modern aircraft rescue and fire fighting facility at Lanai Airport, the project provided a needed economic boost,” said Department of Transportation Director Glenn Okimoto.

FAA Renewal Results in $6 Million Annually for Hawaii Airports

Hawaii’s airports will receive an additional $6 million in FAA funding in each of the next four years under a new law. The law also preserves the Essential Air Service Program, which provides affordable air service to Kalaupapa.

Honolulu Airport Site of Triennial Emergency Exercise

The realistic exercise, conducted as a certification requirement by the Federal Aviation Administration, tests airfield disaster preparedness and response by simulating the crash of a commercial airliner.

Hawai’i Rep. Reacts to Deal Ending FAA Shutdown

Hirono said the shutdown resulted in a loss of more than $350 million in revenue for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and put more than 70,000 people temporarily out of work.