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Acquisition of two new Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft will enable airline to increase number of interisland flights to more than 100 per day KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mokulele Airlines, Hawaii's low-cost interisland air carrier, has announced that it has purchased two new Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft to keep up with the growing demand for interisland flights from Hawaii residents and visitors. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130128/LA48049LOGO)...

Island Air to Offer More Planes, More Routes, More Service HONOLULU, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Air closed the sale of the airline today to a newly formed holding company owned by Lawrence J. Ellison. The sale secures the future of Island Air and its employees. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60491-island-air (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130227/MM66366) "This is another major...

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mokulele Airlines, Hawaii's low-cost interisland air carrier, has announced that it relocated its call center operations from the mainland to Maui in December. The move was made to provide Mokulele's passengers with an enhanced level of customer service by ensuring that their calls will be answered by local residents who are knowledgeable about Hawaii. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130128/LA48049LOGO) Mokulele...

HONOLULU, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Air is pleased to announce the appointment of Les Murashige as President, and Lesley Kaneshiro as Chief Financial Officer. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121004/NY87504) "We are pleased to welcome Les Murashige back to the Island Air family," said owner Charles Willis. "Les brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide the transition we have been planning and are now implementing." Les has previously served as an...

HONOLULU, Sept. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles Willis IV, Chairman of Gavarnie Holding LLC (Gavarnie), the parent company of Hawai'i Island Air, doing business as Island Air - one of Hawai'i's most respected regional carriers - announced today the appointment of Michael Rodyniuk to Garvarnie's Board of Directors. Mr. Rodyniuk will assume the position of Executive Vice Chairman of Gavarnie. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120914/NY74708 ) "Michael has been active in a...

HONOLULU, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian regional carrier, Island Air, announced the signing of a letter of intent today, leasing five ATR 42 jet prop aircraft. The announcement is the next step in the carrier's New Business Plan (NBP) launched earlier this year. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120910/NY70932) The agreement was reached with Chicago's Aerway Leasing, LLC for 5 ATR 42 jet prop aircraft which will enable a dramatic upgrade in scale and service...

HONOLULU, July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Air, one of Hawaii's most respected regional carriers, revealed today their new business model featuring a complete image and brand overhaul. This new brand coincides with the arrival of the airline's new common fleet type, the ATR in August. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120719/NY43532 ) The comprehensive rebranding touches every aspect of the airline; from an enhanced website to a newly inspired aircraft livery...

HONOLULU, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ceremony steeped in the cultural traditions of Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines today introduced its fleet of the future by welcoming the first of up to 27 new long-range Airbus A330 and A350 aircraft joining the company's fleet this decade. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100601/LA14070) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040827/LAF044LOGO) Hawaiian's new aircraft will offer improved onboard amenities as well as greater operating...

HONOLULU, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines, the pioneering carrier of the Pacific and one of the nation's longest-serving carriers, today celebrated its 80th anniversary of continuous service for Hawaii. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091112/LA10039) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040827/LAF044LOGO) Hawaiian's airport stations statewide were decorated to recognize the historic occasion, and arriving passengers at Honolulu International Airport were...

PHOENIX, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MESA AIR GROUP, INC. (Nasdaq: MESA) today announced that the timeframe for United Airlines to exercise its renewal rights with respect to extending Mesa's operation of 26 CRJ-200 aircraft under its code-share agreement with United Airlines has expired. Mesa plans to work with United Airlines on an orderly transition plan, but, in any event, the date of exit from service is expected to be no later than April 30, 2010. (Logo:...