Hawaiian Prepares To Launch Regional Turboprop Carrier

Hawaiian Airlines is ready to take the next step in launching a regional turboprop subsidiary after reaching agreement with its unions. The carrier has signed a letter-of-intent (LOI) in a deal for an unspecified number of turboprops. “Over the long term, we envision three to six aircraft” in the turboprop subsidiary, a Hawaiian spokeswoman tells Aviation Week. These turboprops will be used aircraft and purchased, rather than leased ...