Book Review: Bumpy Landings

by Alex on February 17, 2011
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When I first got this book in the mail, I was immediately drawn to the cover design.  I loved the aviation references including the terminal chart, aircraft silhouette and the spiffy “Signed By Author” sticker in the shape of an …

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Celebrating 80 years of Hawaiian Airlines

by Alex on November 11, 2009
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On November 11, 1929, Territorial Governor Lawrence M. Judd stood at the hangar at John Rodgers Airport for the inauguration of Inter-Island’s first scheduled flight between Honolulu and the other islands.  Judd’s daughter, Betty, christened the two new Sikorsky S-38

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"Wings of Paradise": Hawaii’s history of flight brings insight to our turbulent times

by Alex on August 21, 2008
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Obviously, this is a must-read for anybody into aviation as it provides a wonderful story of our unique aviation history. It is also a great study into the world of business and economics, as both Hawaiian, Aloha and the rest employed numerous business strategies often with dramatic results. Finally, it provides a nice snapshot of Hawaii throughout the 20th century seen through the lens of her native airlines.
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