Model Description
Herpa 1/500th scale 537612 Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – N780HA “Kapuahi”. Available to pre-order at Flying Tigers.
On February 23rd, 2024 Hawaiian Airlines’ first of twelve Dreamliners on order was welcomed in Honolulu with a special celebration, including a formal Hawaiian blessing. Emphasis was put in creating an interior that honors the island group’s Polynesian culture by using special fabrics, wall panels, up to numbering of seat rows in Hawaiian language. The airline has named its long-haul aircraft for stars and constellation used in the traditions of Polynesian navigators. N781HA is named for “Kapuahi”, a red giant star in the Taurus constellation, known as “Aldebaran” in Western astronomy. Starting April 2024, the aircraft will be operated on routes connecting Honolulu with the US west coast.
RRP £40.00
