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Wil Okabe <br /> Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim ;..7�..•!t:: : ; <br /> Mawr <br /> •. 4 o:•Ni? Barbara J. Kossow <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA. 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> January 17, 2019 <br /> Mr. Scott Faulk <br /> Transportation Industry Analyst <br /> U.S. Department of Transportation — Office of Aviation Analysis <br /> Via E-Mail: scott.faulk@dot.gov <br /> Dear Mr. Faulk, <br /> RE: Essential Air Service at Kamuela Airport, Island of Hawaii <br /> I understand the U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on its request <br /> for proposals to provide Essential Air Service at the Kamuela Airport on the Island of Hawaii. Not to <br /> question the application of any specific applicant; however, I would like to offer a brief statement <br /> recognizing Mokulele Airlines' past service and performance. <br /> For five years, Mokulele Airlines has reliably and safely served the greater North Kohala <br /> community with air service out of the Kamuela Airport. Prioritizing passenger and crew safety, <br /> Mokulele Airlines places two pilots on each flight and has shown to be a very dependable service <br /> provider with a 98.6% flight completion rate and 94.8% on time record despite frequent localized <br /> weather challenges experienced at this airport. The Airline's multiplatform reservations systems <br /> benefit busy consumers and the established integrated connectivity interline service with another <br /> airline is a plus in today's world of expanded air travel. <br /> The County of Hawai'i sincerely appreciates the federal Department of Transportation's <br /> continued commitment to Essential Air Service at the Kamuela Airport as the program supports a <br /> community population made up of approximately 13% of the island and passenger counts have <br /> continued to grow with a remarkable 75% increase between 2012 and 2013. The County stands by its <br /> commitment to identify a local cost share to fulfill federal requirements. <br /> 5 er <br /> Harry m <br /> Mayor <br /> c: Research & Development <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />