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15 Apr 2026 · © Dieselducy

Kauai airport

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Kiwi Aviation · 15 Apr 2026

Love the livery!

DieselDucy · 15 Apr 2026

Thanks so much 😊

Kiwi Aviation · 15 Apr 2026

Love the livery!

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Aircraft

Hawaiian Airlines Moana Special Livery

Airline

Hawaiian Airlines

Manufacturer

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Boeing Beginner

4 badges earned

Location

In the terminal

Lihue Airport · LIH/PHLI · Runway Tarmac

21.9779, -159.3480

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Lihue Airport LIH

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 717 is the last legacy of McDonnell Douglas\'s DC-9/MD-80/MD-90 family, and is prominent for short-haul inter-island flying in Hawaii.

Fleet Rarity

Hawaiian Airlines is the largest and one of the last major operators of the Boeing 717 worldwide.

Record Flights

Notable for its intensive inter-island flight cycles within Hawaii

Safety & Events

Generally enjoys a solid safety record; Hawaiian’s 717s are noted for their heavy cycling due to short sectors.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024, but with the type likely to be retired as fleet modernization occurs.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce BR715

Engine

28.4 m

Wingspan

37.8 m

Length

2,648 km

Range

811 km/h

Speed

124 passengers

Capacity

52,617 kg

MTOW

8.3 m

Height

83.4 kN (18,800 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~77 dB takeoff

Noise