Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 717-200 Die-Cast Model

Nicknamed ‘Ewa ‘Ewa, or “Sooty Tern,” the name of a local bird.

Delivered on July 9th of 2004, N492HA was built as a 717-200 for Midwest Airlines. Serving for just four years at Midwest, it was stored in 2008 and sold to Hawaiian Airlines in 2012. Nicknamed ‘Ewa ‘Ewa, or “Sooty Tern,” the name of a local bird, N492HA continues the airline’s tradition. Still in active service, the aircraft currently flies between Honolulu and Kahului, with most trips taking less than an hour to complete. 

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Detailed landing gear
• Included display stand
• Measures 7.25“l with a 5.5” wingspan at 1:200 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Developed from the McDonnell Douglas MD-95 project before their merger in the late 1990s, Boeing’s 717-200 was intended to replace aging DC-9 aircraft for short-haul routes. Carrying up to 117 passengers onboard, it could travel 2,200 miles non-stop at speeds over 500 mph. Powered by two Rolls Royce BR715 engines, it could reach altitudes up to 37,000 ft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 110,000 lbs. Manufactured between 1998 and 2006, 156 aircraft were produced by Boeing for airlines worldwide.