Lockheed L-1011

Hawaiian Airlines continued its expansion, offering global charter services and extending its routes. In 1985, the airline introduced daily widebody jet flights between Hawaii and Los Angeles after acquiring Lockheed L-1011 aircraft. Shortly afterward, it added daily service to San Francisco and Seattle. During this time, Condé Nast recognized Hawaiian Airlines as one of the world’s safest carriers, highlighting its distinction as one of only five U.S. airlines without a fatal accident. Impressively, since its establishment in 1929, the airline has never experienced a fatal incident or the loss of an aircraft hull.

Between 1993 and 1994, Hawaiian Airlines entered into a strategic partnership with AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines. This collaboration resulted in several marketing and service agreements, including the adoption of American’s SABRE system for reservations and operations, as well as participation in the AAdvantage rewards program. Additionally, Hawaiian Airlines transitioned from its fleet of L-1011 aircraft to DC-10s, which were supplied and maintained by American Airlines.

ModelLockheed L-1011 Tri Star
Length54.0 m177 ft 2 in
Height16.9 m55 ft 5 in
Wingspan47.4 m156 ft 6 in
ENGINE3 x Rolls-Royce RB-211, 180.5kN
Take-off weight185500 kg408960 lb
Empty weight102000 kg224873 lb
Range w/max payload5000 km3107 miles
Max. speed965 km/h600 mph
CREW2-3
PASSENGERS256-345

 

Reference

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