Transair Hawaii Set to Resume Cargo Flights in Late 2025
Transair, a Hawaii-based cargo airline operated by Rhoades Aviation Inc. (RAI), plans to resume inter-island air cargo services by late fourth quarter 2025, pending regulatory approvals. The announcement follows a favorable ruling from an administrative law judge of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), who dismissed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prior order revoking the airline’s air carrier certificate.
In its April 9 statement, RAI confirmed that the NTSB judge directed both the FAA and the airline to collaborate on efforts to restore Transair’s operations. The FAA and RAI have agreed to work together toward the goal of resuming cargo services in Hawaii.
Transair’s operations have been suspended since July 16, 2021, following the crash of a Boeing 737-200C on July 2, 2021. Although the crash prompted an investigation, the FAA grounded the airline shortly thereafter due to unrelated maintenance and safety issues. The FAA revoked RAI’s air operator certificate in January 2023, citing public interest and safety concerns.
Additionally, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) revoked Transair’s certificate of public convenience and necessity in May 2023 due to prolonged dormancy. DOT regulations require carriers to restart service within a year of stopping operations but allow reapplication when the airline is ready.
Founder and CEO Teimour Riahi expressed optimism about returning to service, emphasizing Transair’s commitment to safety and its role as Hawaii’s only locally owned Part 121 cargo airline. The company has not yet disclosed specific relaunch dates or operational details.
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