DC-8s

The Douglas DC-8 was a four-engine, low-wing jet airliner designed to accommodate six-abreast seating. Initially, it was produced in four 151-foot variants. The DC-8-10 was powered by Pratt & Whitney JT3C turbojets and had a maximum takeoff weight of 273,000 pounds, while the DC-8-20 featured more powerful JT4A turbojets, increasing its maximum takeoff weight to 276,000 pounds.

On October 24, 1984, Hawaiian Airlines began operating flights between Honolulu and Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa using Douglas DC-8 aircraft, establishing a lasting connection with the U.S. territory. This route was a significant milestone for the airline, as it marked its first regularly scheduled nonstop transpacific passenger service. The launch of this service preceded Hawaiian’s Honolulu-Los Angeles flights, which began the following year.

 

 

Reference

  1. Thomas, Geoffrey. (Sep 20, 2024) History of The Magnificent DC-8. AirlineRatings. https://www.airlineratings.com/articles/history-of-the-magnificent-dc-8
  2. Hawaiian Airlines. (June 25, 2000) Hawaiian Airlines Promotes Capt. Rolland F. Lawrence to Vice President – Flight Operations. Hawaiian Airlines. https://newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/releases/hawaiian-airlines-promotes-capt-rolland-f-lawrence-to-vice-president-flight-operations