#Waimea-Kohala Airport
2 high-altitude balloons launched from Big Island crash into Pacific Ocean, not recovered
“Despite our best efforts to navigate the balloons to land and recover them, both flights had to be terminated over the Pacific Ocean and unfortunately recovery was not feasible,” Sierra Nevada Corporation said in an email to Big Island Now.
High-altitude balloon flying over Big Island isn’t on spy mission; part of Project Aether
The aerial anomaly was no soaring cephalopod. It also wasn’t a Chinese spy balloon or Batman looking for his parking spot, as suggested in other social media posts and replies. The reality behind the object’s appearance that spurred all the chatter is far less imaginative than scientific.
‘Hang On’ were air ambulance pilot’s last words before crashing en route to Big Island
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary aviation investigation report about the crash of an Hawaiʻi Life Flight air ambulance that was on its way to Waimea to pick up a patient.
Paradise Helicopters Expands Service
Paradise Helicopters, the leading Hawai‘i-based helicopter tour company, is expanding service to Waimea-Kohala Airport.
S&P Upgrades Hawai‘i Airports Bond Rating
The Hawai‘i DOT Airports Division’s bond rating was upgraded by S&P Global Ratings to AA- from A+ in advance of its upcoming bond issuance.
