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Posted on May 22, 2025 in Main
1) Aeronautic Laws

A brief summary of laws enacted by the Territorial Legislature relating to aeronautics in Hawaii. Copies of all Legislation may be viewed at the Hawaii State Archives.

1915 – 1942

1943 – 1949

1950 – 1959

1960 – 1969

1970 – 1979

1980 – 1989

1990 – 1999

2000 – 2009

2010 – 2019

2020 – Present

Hawaii Revised Statutes

2) Chronology/Events 

Chronology of Aviation Events in Hawaii.

1879 – 1919

1920 – 1929

1930 – 1939

1940 – 1949

1950 – 1959

1960 – 1969

1970 – 1979

1980 – 1989

1990 – 1999

2000 – 2009

2010 – 2019

2020 – Present

3) Aviation Pioneers

Biography of aviatrix and aviator pioneers in Hawaii.

"I find your Hawaiian air currents rather tough ones, but everything else was lovely." Honolulu Advertiser January 1, 1911.
"I find your Hawaiian air currents rather tough ones, but everything else was lovely." Honolulu Advertiser January 1, 1911.
"The biplane swooped down like a monstrous hawk charging on its prey. . ." Honolulu Advertiser 1/1/1911
"The biplane swooped down like a monstrous hawk charging on its prey. . ." Honolulu Advertiser 1/1/1911
As the biplane with its gigantic wings swept over the grass field and rose into the air there was a general whoop of exultation and spontaneous applause from spectators.
As the biplane with its gigantic wings swept over the grass field and rose into the air there was a general whoop of exultation and spontaneous applause from spectators.
Bud Mars' biplane on the grass at Moanalua Field where approximately 3,000 people witnessed the first flight of a heavier than air machine over Hawaii soil.
Bud Mars' biplane on the grass at Moanalua Field where approximately 3,000 people witnessed the first flight of a heavier than air machine over Hawaii soil.
J. C. Bud Mars makes the first flight in Hawaii December 31, 1910 in Honolulu (Moanalua)
J. C. Bud Mars makes the first flight in Hawaii December 31, 1910 in Honolulu (Moanalua)
J. C. Bud Mars makes the first flight in Hawaii December 31, 1910 in Honolulu (Moanalua).
J. C. Bud Mars makes the first flight in Hawaii December 31, 1910 in Honolulu (Moanalua).
J. C. Bud Mars making first flight in Hawaii December 31, 1910 in Honolulu (Moanalua).
J. C. Bud Mars making first flight in Hawaii December 31, 1910 in Honolulu (Moanalua).
JC Bud Mars' biplane on his history making flight was an entirely new machine which had never been in the air before. It was christened Skylark after its maiden flight.
JC Bud Mars' biplane on his history making flight was an entirely new machine which had never been in the air before. It was christened Skylark after its maiden flight.
Mars is interviewed before his historic flight at Moanalua Polo Field. "I am proud to have been the first man to fly over these beautiful islands." Honolulu Advertiser 1-1-1911
Mars is interviewed before his historic flight at Moanalua Polo Field. "I am proud to have been the first man to fly over these beautiful islands." Honolulu Advertiser 1-1-1911
Mars landed in the center of the polo field after the flight and was interviewed and photographed by the press.
Mars landed in the center of the polo field after the flight and was interviewed and photographed by the press.
Mars made several flights that day.
Mars made several flights that day.
Mars made several flights that day.
Mars made several flights that day.
Mars was disgusted that so many viewed his flight without paying. He left the islands in early January 1911 for Asia, discouraged that he hadn't covered his costs.
Mars was disgusted that so many viewed his flight without paying. He left the islands in early January 1911 for Asia, discouraged that he hadn't covered his costs.
Paying customers watch as J. C. Bud Mars makes the first airplane flight in Hawaii on December 31, 1910.
Paying customers watch as J. C. Bud Mars makes the first airplane flight in Hawaii on December 31, 1910.
Promoters sold tickets to Honolulu spectators for $1 each. Some 3,000 people paid the administrative charge, and hundreds of others watched from nearby hillsides. Mars landed in the center of the polo field after the flight and was interviewed and photographed by the press. Mars was disgusted that so many viewed his flight without paying. He left the islands in early January 1911 for Asia, discouraged that he hadn't covered his costs. next 5 items »
Promoters sold tickets to Honolulu spectators for $1 each. Some 3,000 people paid the administrative charge, and hundreds of others watched from nearby hillsides. Mars landed in the center of the polo field after the flight and was interviewed and photographed by the press. Mars was disgusted that so many viewed his flight without paying. He left the islands in early January 1911 for Asia, discouraged that he hadn't covered his costs. next 5 items »
Residents gather to watch the first flight in Hawaii by Bud Mars
Residents gather to watch the first flight in Hawaii by Bud Mars
The Curtiss B-18 biplane made of spruce, ash, bamboo, steel tubing and silk was piloted by J. C. Bud Mars. Mars took nine seconds to get airborne and climbed to 500 ft before landing safely.
The Curtiss B-18 biplane made of spruce, ash, bamboo, steel tubing and silk was piloted by J. C. Bud Mars. Mars took nine seconds to get airborne and climbed to 500 ft before landing safely.
4) Airfields & Airports

History of the airfields & airport in the Hawaii Islands. Also includes the Air Traffic Statistics, Governor’s Executive Orders, & Seaplane Anchorage.
5) Major Air Incidents

A brief timeline history of aerial incidents in the Hawaii Islands.
6) Airliners

Timeline history of passenger aircrafts in Hawaiian Airlines. Excerpt from Hawaiian Airlines History.
7) Pioneer Airlines

Timeline history of airlines in Hawaii.
8) World War II

History of Hawaii Aviation during World War II.

9) Military Aviation

History documents of Military Aviation in Hawaii.

Origins of U.S. Air Force

U.S. Army

10) Aviation Photos

Historical photo galleries on the website.
11) Publications Library

Historical documentations library of Hawaii Aviation.
12) Related Links

Government Sites

Honolulu International Airport

Hawaii State Government

State Department of Transportation

Kahului Airport

Hawaii History Sites

Digital Archives of Hawaii

Bishop Museum

Pacific Aviation Museum

Hawaii Museums Association

Other Aviation Sites

Aviation History Online Museum

Boeing History

Pan American Airlines History

Hawaii Aviation Preservation Society

Abandoned & Little Known Airfields: Hawaii

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