The Hawaii Museum of Flying (dba Naval Air Museum Barbers Point)
was established at the former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, now
known as Kalaeloa Airport (PHJR).
"Skybus struggled to overcome the combination of rising
jet fuel costs and a slowing economic environment. These two issues
proved to be insurmountable for a new carrier. We deeply regret the
impact this decision will have on our employees and their families,
customers, vendors, suppliers, airport officials and others in the
cities in which we have operated. Our financial condition is such
that our Board of Directors felt it had no choice but to cease
operations."
Source: From a posting on the website of
ultra-low-cost carrier Skybus Airlines, which announced Friday it
will discontinue operations after Saturday. The carrier launched
service in May 2007.