David Uchiyama: Japan Airlines

Hawaii Tourism Authority Dept: The initial plan was to have the flights operated in June and July, said David Uchiyama, the agency's vice-president for brand management. But he said the worldwide grounding of Boeing 787 aircraft is creating uncertainty for the plan because the airline may not have enough planes to operate the flights, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Boeing is currently seeking Federal Aviation Administration approval for a plan to fix the battery problem and hONOLULU, Hawaii - The Hawaii Tourism Authority is working to have Japan Airlines fly 10 flights from Tokyo's Narita airport to Kailua-Kona this summer in hopes strong ticket sales will lead the carrier to restore regularly scheduled service to the Big Island, an official said Wednesday. The 787 has been grounded since Jan. 16 after one plane had a battery fire, and a smoking battery on another plane forced an emergency landing. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.