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From Bellanca to Boeing 717: Hawaiian Airlines Fleet Recreated in LEGO
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Hawaiian Airlines has showcased five scale LEGO aircraft models documenting its 97-year operational history. This installation precedes the phased retirement of its interisland Boeing 717 fleet, which begins in 2028.
- 01Handmade LEGO models trace the carrier history from Bellanca aircraft to the modern Boeing 717
- 02Alaska Airlines integration plan mandates the retirement of interisland Boeing 717 workhorses starting in 2028
- 03The aircraft recreation project serves as a historical farewell to Hawaiian's long-standing short-haul fleet
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