Surf Air Mobility Builds Foundation for Advanced Air Mobility by Investing in Mokulele Airlines’ Hawaii Operations
The Company is investing in its
Short interisland routes, unique operational footprint, and existing air travel demand position
Mokulele operates the largest airline network in
Hawaii Network Highlights
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2025 operational performance:
- Departures: 36K
- Passengers: 224K
- Controllable completion factor: 96%1
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Current network scale:
- 10 routes serving 9 airports across the Hawaiian Islands
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Average stage length of 51 miles, making
Hawaii one of the most operationally relevant markets for next-generation Advanced Air Mobility aircraft with over 14.1K flights flown across routes 50 miles and under in 2025 -
Interline partnerships with larger air carriers, including: Hawaiian,
Alaska , United, American, and Japan Airlines, extending the reach of the interisland network through mainland and international connectivity
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Network capacity growth:
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Starting in Q1 2026, Mokulele will add seven new daily roundtrips to its high-demand
Molokai schedule, including five new roundtrips toHonolulu (HNL) and two new roundtrips toKahului (OGG) -
Mokulele schedules a total of 26 peak-day roundtrips from
Molokai toHonolulu and 13 daily roundtrips fromMolokai toKahului -
With the expanded flight schedule between
Honolulu andMolokai , Mokulele will operate the most frequently flown route of any airline in theU.S.
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Starting in Q1 2026, Mokulele will add seven new daily roundtrips to its high-demand
Fleet and
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Upgraded fleet:
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Added 2 new
Cessna Caravan aircraft delivered fromTextron Aviation , with 2 additional new aircraft planned to enter service in 2026 -
New
Cessna Caravan aircraft have improved operating costs, reliability, and passenger comfort
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Added 2 new
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Customer experience:
- Investments in refreshed lounges and ground facilities
New Loyalty Program
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Launched “Elevate,” a new passenger loyalty program for
Mokulele Airlines andSouthern Airways , allowing members to earn points on paid flights and redeem rewards - Introduced tiered benefits for frequent flyers, including free checked bags, priority service, and bonus points
Strengthened Local Leadership
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Surf Air Mobility has added experienced aviation leaders with deepHawaii expertise, includingLouis Saint-Cyr , COO of Airline Operations, andGary McKoy , Vice President of Airports and Stations. Both executives previously held senior leadership roles atHawaiian Airlines and bring decades of experience operating inHawaii's unique aviation environment.
Launch Market for Advanced Air Mobility
With short routes, existing demand for interisland air travel, and deep community integration, Mokulele’s network is uniquely positioned as a launch environment for Advanced Air Mobility aircraft. Mokulele’s average stage length of 51 miles is well suited for the range and mission profiles of first-generation electrified aircraft, and the state’s strong local demand and established aviation infrastructure makes
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