Hawaiian’s First 787!

[AaronS]

Alaska initially announced the 737 MAX would replace the 717 if their purchase of Hawaiian Airlines went through. They backtracked on that statement a few months later when they stated they'll keep the 717s in service another five years. This decision is apparently based upon the 737 MAX's engines. They're incapable of a hot restart and quick turnaround that is required for inter island service. This may change in the next 2-3 years when this capability may be included with the 737MAX's engines.