Lāna‘i Air Welcomes Cessna Sky Courier C-408

By Anthony Kaauamo with photos by Sharmaine Mae Elan

Lāna‘i Air, operated by Western Aircraft, Inc., introduced the Cessna C-408 SkyCourier to its fleet, marking its inaugural flight on Friday, March 29. This twin-engine turboprop aircraft, accommodating up to 19 passengers, now facilitates scheduled flights as public charters between Lāna‘i and Honolulu, with departures at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. from Lāna‘i, and at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. from Honolulu. These flights complement the existing service and times provided by the Pilatus PC-12.

Jolette Silva, operations manager of Lāna‘i Air, highlighted the Sky Courier’s features, stating “It’s an additional option for residents to be able to fly between Lāna‘i and Honolulu. The aircraft boasts large windows offering panoramic views, USB charging ports, convenient overhead bins and easy boarding with fold-down entry stairs. Additionally, for passengers with mobility challenges, a passenger ramp is available upon prior request.”

Silva noted that integrating the SkyCourier aligns with Lāna‘i Air’s commitment to operational efficiency and maintenance compatibility with their fleet. This approach ensures the SkyCourier serves as an additional asset within the broader air transportation framework of the island.

For more information or reservations, visit LanaiAir.com.