Posts Categorized: Air Cargo
Aloha Air Cargo takes flight again newly replacing two aircraft in fleet
July 3, 2014
HONOLULU – Aloha Air Cargo, Hawaii’s leading all-cargo air carrier, announced today the initiation of its fleet replacement plan with the purchase of two, new Boeing 737-300SF All Cargo Converted aircraft. The first B737-300 (KH301) recently entered operations with the second plane (KH302) currently in its initial maintenance check, and scheduled to be delivered into Honolulu during the third quarter of this year – enhancing the carrier’s fleet mix to two B737-300s, two B737-200s, and three Saab 340A Turbo-props.
The B737-300 boasts nine full cargo positions totaling upwards of 39,000 lbs of payload capacity; that is two positions and nearly 10,000 lbs more than its sister aircraft, the B737-200 that Aloha currently flies. With ETOPS (Extended Range Twin Operations) capability, more fuel efficient and quieter engines, and a greatly reduced environmental footprint, the airframe is superior in every way.
“Our current fleet of four Boeing 737-200 aircraft has served Aloha and our predecessor very well over the last several decades, but timing is key to begin transitioning to a newer airframe,” said Pat Rosa, Chief Operating Officer for Aloha Air Cargo. “We are excited to invest in the future of our company and its employees by adding the 737-300s to our fleet. With this addition, Aloha Air Cargo will continue to build upon its 30 year history for providing safe and reliable cargo services to our communities in Hawaii and beyond.”
As a leader in aviation and air cargo transportation, Aloha Air Cargo is continually exploring innovative ways to grow its business, while providing the greatest value for its customers. The addition of these two B737-300 planes shows Aloha’s long term vision to transition to a more widely supported airframe which it has had proven experience with under its predecessor, Aloha Airlines.
Aloha Air Cargo offers a number of unique services such as Aloha Same Day, Overnight, and FlexShip including shipping of: animals and high-value items, plus perishable and dangerous goods. Carrying nearly 70 percent of the total interisland air-freight, monthly operations include approximately 1,000 departures to or from every major airport destination within the state of Hawaii, including: Honolulu, Kahului, Lihue, Hilo and Kona. Aloha Air Cargo is committed to meeting any cargo need with the care and attention that it has provided to its customers for more than three decades.
For more information on Aloha Air Cargo, please call toll free 888-94-ALOHA (26542) or visit AlohaAirCargo.com.
About Aloha Air Cargo
Headquartered in Honolulu, Aloha Air Cargo delivers fast, economical and reliable transport of goods between the Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Island of Hawaii. It became an independent cargo operator after the closure of Aloha Airlines passenger services in May 2008. Aloha Tech Ops is a division of Aloha Air Cargo and provides maintenance and engineering services to airlines in the State of Hawaii.
Aloha Air Cargo is owned by Seattle-based Saltchuk, which has been doing business in Hawaii since 2000 when it acquired Young Brothers/Hawaiian Tug & Barge. Committed to the welfare of Hawaii and strengthening the local economy, the company also acquired Hawaii Fuel Network, Maui Petroleum and Minit Stop Stores in 2006.
Aloha Air Cargo First in Hawaii’s List of Top Women Owned Businesses
April 18, 2014
HONOLULU- Pacific Business News has named Aloha Air Cargo, as a member of the Saltchuk family of companies, No. 1 in their list of Top 25 Women Owned Businesses in Hawaii. Full article available here: Brown, Bates named PBN’s Businesswomen of the Year.
Aloha Air Cargo Breaks Ground On New $12 Million Facility
May 3, 2013
New building is part of the state’s four-year, $739 million modernization project for Honolulu Airport
The airline, which has 16 to 18 daily flights between Honolulu and
all major neighbor island airports, will use the facility as its primary operational hub.
Aloha Air Cargo celebrated the groundbreaking of its new cargo facility Thursday with a ceremony that kicks off the beginning of the state’s four-year, $739 million modernization project for Honolulu Airport.
The company, which has 16 to 18 daily flights between Honolulu and all major neighbor island airports, will use the facility as its primary operational hub. The facility will consolidate existing cargo operations, aircraft maintenance, loading docks, support offices and customer service operations into an integrated facility on the Ewa side of the airport.
Aloha Air Cargo, Family Programs Hawaii Support Children
December 22, 2012
Aloha Air Cargo and Family Programs Hawaii announced a new partnership that assists the prevention of children from entering foster care, supports children and families already involved in the foster care system, and helps youths successfully transition out of foster care.
Just in time for the holidays, Aloha Air Cargo is providing much needed monetary sponsorship and awareness for FPH’s various programs by rallying the Hawaii community around a very simple, yet powerful message, “I help kids.”
“Our goal at Family Programs Hawaii has always been to provide quality care to the children of Hawaii,” said FPH Director of Development, Connie Sizemore. “Partnering with Aloha has given us additional resources to acquire more volunteers, utilize their shipping network for movement of supplies and toys for neighbor island foster kids, and relaunch the ‘I help kids’ program shirts to spread the message of our organization.”
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Northern Air Cargo awarded the Award of Excellence
July 31, 2012
Bob Christianson (FAA), Dale Ferguson, Russ Hoffman, Dave Garner, Dan Billman (FAA) Chris Calero
Northern Air Cargo receives FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician award
Northern Air Cargo was awarded the Award of Excellence “Gold Award” today for participating in the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician awards program. Congratulations and thank you to all the maintenance personnel for their time and effort in completing and documenting the required number of hours for safety and maintenance training, which was 97% participation throughout the department.