A brief summary of laws enacted by the Territorial Legislature relating to aeronautics in Hawaii.
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A brief summary of laws enacted by the Territorial Legislature relating to aeronautics in Hawaii.
A brief summary of laws enacted by the Territorial Legislature relating to aeronautics in Hawaii.
A brief summary of laws enacted by the Territorial Legislature relating to aeronautics in Hawaii.
A brief summary of laws enacted by the Territorial Legislature relating to aeronautics in Hawaii.
A brief summary of laws enacted by the Territorial Legislature relating to aeronautics in Hawaii.
A brief summary of laws enacted by the Territorial Legislature relating to aeronautics in Hawaii.
Aviation changed drastically on September 11, 2001 after the terrorist attack on the United States. All aircraft was grounded for three days and airlines drastically reduced their flight schedules. The Transportation Security Administration was established to oversee security at all U.S. airports. A number of airlines went into bankruptcy. The CIP program at state airports was cut to reflect the near 20 percent decline in passengers. By 2004, slight increases in passengers and flights were recorded.
Maui's new terminal was dedicated at Kahului. Planning began for a new International Terminal at HNL. The Persian Gulf War caused airports to operate at FAA Security Level 4 which restricted access to terminal interiors. Passenger travel began to decline. Hurricane Iniki hit Kauai and affected all state airports. The new Interisland Terminal at HNL was dedicated. Runways were extended, new facilities were built at all airports. New carriers continued to enter and leave the market. The former Barbers Point Naval Air Station was acquired by the state as a reliever airport for HNL and for general aviation.
Construction work continued at all state airports to expand facilities to meet the public's travel demands. Hurricane Iwa affected Lihue and Honolulu airports. United Airlines began direct daily service to Kahului and Keahole Airports from the Mainland. Others followed. The FAA dedicated a new Air Traffic Control Tower at HNL. Pan American celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first flight across the Pacific, and soon thereafter announced the sale of its Pacific routes to United Airlines. A new Lihue Airport Terminal was dedicated. New carriers continued to enter and leave the Hawaii market.