(01-19-2024, 03:53 PM)leilanidude Wrote: in less than 24 hours crews, equipment and materials were able to be brought in to repave a major section of the runwayWell, the State brought in Grace Pacific, along with flying in crews and equipment to Hilo from Oahu, driving over to Kona and repairing the damaged runway.
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There are multiple contractors with the right equipment, located all over the island. Not sure which contractor they used but it wouldn't surprise me if the airport had a company or two "always ready".
One would think that the State could have a company or two “always ready” to repair baggage scanners!