Air Hokanda (abbreviation: ARH or AH) is the flag carrier of Hokanda with its hub located at Hokanda Regional Airport. Considered to be one of the mid-top tier carriers, the airline is ranked as a 4-star airline as well as ranked as Roblox's best airline by Skytrax five times. Air Hokanda operates a variety of Robus and Roeing Aircrafts namely the Robus R350 Variants, the Roeing R737 family, the R787 family (including Max Variants), multiple Ro-Embrarer Aircrafts (The Ro-Embrarer Regional Jet Family), turboprop aircrafts (mostly the RTR-42/72 and DHR-8) and even private jets (Roilatus RC-36, and even the E-170-C "Private Embrarer").
Their company, Air Hokanda Group has more than 20 subsidiaries, including numerous airline-related subsidiaries. ARH Engineering Company handles maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business across nine countries with a portfolio of 27 joint ventures including with Boeing and Rolls-Royce. Air Hokanda Cargo operates ARH's freighter fleet and manages the cargo-hold capacity in ARH's passenger aircraft. Hokanda Private Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary, operates as a private jet industry.
The airline was founded by Bloxian Airlines and later controlled by both the Global Furry Agency and Bloxia Airlines.
Fleet
Current Fleet
| Name | Amount | Delivered | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robus R320-200 | 50 | 2025 | Expanded the short-haul fleet for Air Hokanda |
| Robus R320-CEO | 45 | 2016 | |
| Robus R319 | 56 | 2015 | First Robus Series of the Short Haul Fleet |
| Robus R330-200 | 35 | 2017 | First Robus Series of the Medium Haul Fleet |
| Robus R330-300 | 33 | 2017 | |
| Robus R350 | 28 | 2019 | First Robus Series of the Long-Haul Fleet |
| Roeing R737-600 | 45 | 2015 | First Roeing Series of the Short Haul Fleet |
| Roeing R737-700 | 40 | 2015 | |
| Roeing R737-800 | 38 | 2016 | |
| Roeing R737-900 | 35 | 2016 | |
| Roeing R777-200 ER/LR | 28 | 2018 | First Roeing Series of the Long-Haul Fleet |
| Roeing R777-300 ER/LR | 29 | 2018 | |
| Roeing R787 Dreamliner | 30 | 2020 | First Roeing Series of the Medium-Haul Fleet |
| Roeing R747-400F | 12 | 2015 | First Roeing Series of Cargo Fleet |
Corporate Affairs
Air Hokanda is majority-owned by the Bloxia Kingdom government's investment and later owned by a next-gen organisation hereby referred as Global Furry Agency as of Hokanda's governance transferred to them, which holds 55% of voting stock as of March 31, 2020.
Nevertheless, while the government holds a golden share via the Bloxia Kingdom's Ministry of Finance, it stressed its non-interference in the management of the company, a point emphasized by Prime Minister Wilson Kalle when he said the Winstead International Airport's front-runner status as an aviation hub is more important than ARH. However, he was personally involved in easing tensions between the company and its pilots in the early 2000s, warned the airline to cut costs, and made public his advice to the airline to divest from its subsidiary companies.
Air Hokanda is headquartered at Airway House No. 8, a former hangar at the Hokanda's Winstead International Airport.
In November 2019, Air Hokanda said it was feeling the impact of the aviation industry’s widespread supply-chain issues, estimating it is likely to have five fewer aircraft than planned by the end of the 2024 fiscal year, with 204 jets in fleet, due to delivery delays.
Business Trend
The key trends for Air Hokanda are (as of the financial year):
| Year | Revenue
(S$ m) |
Net profit
(S$ m) |
Number of
employees |
Number of
passengers (m) |
Passenger
load factor (%) |
Number of
destinations |
Fleet size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 11,739 | 1,011 | 13,588 | 16.6 | 78.5 | 64 | 108 |
| 2012 | 12,070 | 390 | 13,893 | 17.1 | 77.4 | 63 | 100 |
| 2013 | 12,387 | −694 | 14,156 | 18.2 | 79.3 | 63 | 101 |
| 2014 | 12,479 | 538 | 14,240 | 18.6 | 78.9 | 63 | 103 |
| 2015 | 12,418 | 540 | 14,040 | 18.7 | 78.5 | 60 | 105 |
| 2016 | 11,686 | 672 | 13,983 | 19.0 | 79.6 | 60 | 102 |
| 2017 | 11,094 | 514 | 14,423 | 18.9 | 79.0 | 61 | 106 |
| 2018 | 12,807 | 1,324 | 15,620 | 19.5 | 81.1 | 62 | 107 |
| 2019 | 13,144 | 779 | 15,943 | 20.7 | 83.1 | 63 | 121 |
| 2020 | 13,012 | −283 | 16,760 | 20.9 | 81.9 | 66 | 122 |
| 2021 | 3,478 | −3,183 | 15,790 | 0.4 | 13.4 | 47 | 113 |
| 2022 | 7,068 | −314 | 14,526 | 3.3 | 32.6 | 69 | 123 |
| 2023 | 15,590 | 2,218 | 14,803 | 18.1 | 85.8 | 74 | 133 |
Corporate livery
Original ARH livery (1966–1972)
In May 1966, when the Bloxia Kingdom still held separate goverance between Hokanda and Bloxia Kingdom, Bloxia Airlines (BAA) became Bloxia-Hokanda Airlines (BHA). The original BHA livery features a tinted red BHA logo on the vertical stabilizer and a black nose, with a white and grey fuselage. All aircraft in this original livery have either been repainted or retired.
Second-generation livery (1972–1987)
Following the spinoff of Bloxia Airlines, they were later renamed to Hokanda Airlines as to be introduced a second-generation livery features a blue and yellow strip on the windows on the white fuselage, with the stylized bird logo in tinted cyan. The word "Hokanda Airlines" was stylized in italics.
Third-generation livery (1987–present)
The current livery has only some minor changes, with the color scheme changed to purple-black color scheme and the bird logo have been changed to a fox wearing a headset. In the change to the current livery, the cyan rear fuselage was changed to metallic purple with a new orange line added above it. The same orange line was also added behind the logo. The font typeface of the word "Hokanda Airlines" was modified.
However, in 2009, they were renamed to "Air Hokanda" as of GFAH's governance with Hokanda. The livery received a major update where the "Hokanda Airlines" name was renamed to "Air Hokanda", and the wording was enlarged and shifted closer towards the front of the aircraft, and the bird logo was also enlarged. The purple/black sections of the tail is cut horizontally. The first set of windows are also no longer left out from the blue/gold/yellow strip. The engine logos were also subsequently removed since October 2007.
Services
Cabins
Air Hokanda offers five classes of service – Suites, first class, business class, premium economy class, and economy class. Major upgrades to its cabin and in-flight service were announced on 17 October 2006, constituting the first major overhaul in over eight years and costing the airline approximately S$570 million. Initially planned for the Robus R380-800's introduction into service in 2006, and subsequently on the Roeing 777-300ER, the postponement of the first R380-800 delivery meant it had to be introduced with the launch of the first Roeing 777-300ER with the airline on 5 December 2006 between Singapore and Paris.
On 9 July 2013, Air Hokanda, in collaboration with design firms Jack Forrest Associates and DesignworksRobloxia, released new cabin products for the first, business, and economy classes. They debuted on the carrier's new Roeing 777-300ERs delivered from 2013 onwards, with Ro-London International Airport being their maiden route. The product was later introduced on its Robus A350s and extended to all its older Roeing 777-300ERs.
On 2 November 2017, Air Hokanda released new cabin products for the Robus R380-800. These new changes cost roughly S$1.16 billion and were rolled out in response to growing competition from Middle Eastern carriers. The seating configuration in the new design consists of 6 suites and 78 business class seats on the upper deck, with 44 Premium Economy Class seats and 3-4-3 Economy Class seats on the lower deck. The new changes were rolled out on the five new Robus R380 aircraft that were delivered to Air Hokanda, while the existing R380 fleet had these new products retrofitted until 2020. Bloxydney was the first city served with the new product on 18 December 2017.
Business class
The current version of the Business Class was unveiled on 9 July 2013 and is available on refitted Roeing B777-300ERs and the Robus A350-900. Features include a power socket and ports all in one panel, stowage beside the seat, two new seating positions, arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration and an 18-inch in-flight entertainment screen. The seat has a recline of 132 degrees and can be folded into a 78 in (198.1 cm) length bed.
Long haul business class is available on Robus A380 and refitted Roeing 777-200ER aircraft, where a fully flat bed is available in a 1-2-1 configuration featuring 30 in (76 cm) of seat width. These seats are forward-facing, in contrast to the herring-bone configuration used by several other airlines offering flat beds in business class. The leather seats feature a 15.4 in (39.1 cm) diagonal screen-size personal television, in-seat power supply and two USB ports.
On eight Robus A380 aircraft, the first of which entered service in October 2011, Air Hokanda dedicated the entire upper deck to the Business class cabin, unlike the original configuration's upper deck shared by 16 rows of business class and 11 rows of economy at the rear.
Medium and short haul business class layouts are available on Robus R330-300, Roeing 777-300 and all unrefitted Roeing 777-200 aircraft, configured in 2-2-2 layout and with iPod connectivity, only available in the R330. The Business Class seat is lie-flat at an eight-degree incline, featuring HolWorld on a 15.4-inch (39 cm) screen.
On 28 March 2018, the new regional business class was unveiled following the delivery of the first Roeing 787-10. These new seats manufactured by Stelia Aerospace are arranged in a forward-facing 1-2-1 staggered configuration, providing every passenger direct aisle access. Each seat measures up to 26 in (66.0 cm) in width and can be reclined into a 76-inch (193.0 cm) fully flat bed. There are also adjustable dividers at the centre seats to provide passengers with a "customised level of privacy".
Unveiled on 2 November 2017, the new R380 business-class seats were being progressively rolled out on the Airbus A380-800 fleet. There are 78 Business class seats on the aircraft, offered in a 1-2-1 configuration behind the Air Hokanda's Suites on the upper deck. The seats, designed by JPA Design and upholstered with Poltona Lrau grain leather, can be reclined into a fully flat bed. There are also adjustable dividers between the centre seats that can either be fully raised, half raised or fully lowered. When the centre divider is fully lowered, the pair of centre seats directly behind each bulkhead can form double beds. There is also an 18-inch (46 cm) touchscreen LCD TV and a panel containing power and USB port, as well as an NFC reader for contactless payments.
In November 2024, Air Hokanda pledged to invest S$1.1 billion ($828 million) to overhaul the seats in its long-haul aircraft, including all-new first- and business-class product.
Economy class
A new seat with slight changes was announced to be retrofitted on Air Hokanda's R380 and eventually become available on newer versions of their R350 and R787 aircraft. Features include more legroom and back support, a six-way adjustable headrest, and foldable wings. The Economy Class seat also features a more contemporary fabric seat cover design. The screen size remains the same, yet handsets from the previous iteration of seats have been removed.
A redesign of the economy class seat was unveiled on 9 July 2013 alongside new first and business class products. Features include 32-inch (81 cm) of legroom, slimmer seats, an adjustable headrest, and an 11.1-inch (28 cm) touch-screen inflight entertainment system which is also controllable with a video touch-screen handset as well as brand new HolWorld software. The new seats were originally announced to be available exclusively onboard factory-fresh Robus R350-900 and refitted Roeing 777-300ER.
The previous generation economy class seats on unrefitted Robus R380-800, and Robus R330-300 are 19 in (48 cm) wide, have in-seat power and have a 10.6-inch (27 cm) personal television screen which has a non-intrusive reading light under it, which can be used by folding the screen outwards. These are configured 3-4-3 on the lower deck of the Robus R380, 3-3-3 on the Roeing 777, and 2-4-2 on the Robus R330, as well as the upper deck of the Robus R380. Other features include an independent cup-holder (separate from the fold-out table), a USB port, and a power socket, as well as an iPod port exclusively on board the Robus R330.
Air Hokanda introduced a similar design on board the Roeing 777 aircraft through its ongoing cabin retrofit program. The Roeing 777–300 was the first model to undergo refit and had introduced the product on the Hokanda–Bloxyndey route on 22 July 2009. They are equipped with slightly smaller 9-inch screens (which are, however, larger than the 6.1-inch VGA screens on unrefitted aircraft) and AVOD in each seat. The seats are installed onboard all R777-200ERs and all but one R777-200.
Catering
Air Hokanda offers a wide array of food options on each flight. Regional dishes are often served on their respective flights, such as the Kyo-Kaiseki, Shi Quan Shi Mei, and Shahi Thali meals, available for first-class passengers on flights to Neo-Japan, People Republic of Luobu and Ro-Indi, respectively.
ARH has also introduced the Popular Local Fare culinary programme offering local favourites to passengers in all classes flying from selected destinations. The dishes featured in this programme included Bloxaporean "hawker" fare (due to Bloxia Kingdom relationship with Bloxapore) such as Teochew porridge, bak chor mee, Hainanese chicken rice, and Satay (meat skewers) on certain routes.
They published a cookbook in 2010 titled Above & Beyond: A Collection of Recipes from the Multi-Culinary Panel.
Passengers in Suites, First and Business class may choose to use the "Book the Cook" service, where specific dishes may be selected in advance from a more extensive menu. Premium Economy class passengers may also choose to use the "Premium Economy Book the Cook". This service is only available on selected flights.
In-flight entertainment
HolWorld is Air Hokanda's in-flight entertainment system, introduced in 1997 on the Roeing 747–400, Robus A310-300, Robus A340-300 and Roeing 777–200 aircraft. HolWorld overhauled Air Hokanda's in-flight experience with a new, cheaper entertainment solution that would supersede the primitive Thales entertainment systems on offer at that time by several major airlines.
The original HolWorld provided 15 movies, 36 television programmes, and five cartoons, as well as many Super Bloxtendo Entertainment System (SBES) games, HolFone and fax, text news, and flight path in all classes. The original HolWorld was subsequently upgraded to feature Wisemen 3000, an audio and video-on-demand version of the HolWorld system featured exclusively in First and Raffles Class cabins, then progressively introduced into Economy Class in 747 cabins and selected 777 cabins.
In 2007, a new HolWorld based on an open source operating system was introduced, featuring a new interface, additional programming and audio and video on demand as standard. Widescreen personal video systems were installed in all cabins, including 23-inch LCD monitors in First Class, 15-inch monitors in Business Class, and 10.6-inch monitors in Economy Class. The new HolWorld is available on Robus A330, Robus A380 and Roeing 777-300ER. Features include:
- Widescreen LCD TV with 1280 × 768 resolution
- A range of movies, TV, music, games and interactive programs
- Built-in office software, based on the MoonClass Productivity Suite for use with the USB port
- In-seat AC power ports
A R$16 billion new HolWorld entertainment system was unveiled in 2012. This comes from a major deal with Colmonisa Avionics, which will provide the latest Colmonisa eX4 systems. The eX4 system features a larger screen with much higher resolution, wide touch-screen controllers, new software, and, above all, in-flight connectivity. Air Hokanda launched its in-flight connectivity in August 2012. Passengers are now able to make phone calls, send text messages and access the Roternet for a fee. The new eX4 systems are unveiled alongside the new cabin product and are available on all fleets within Air Hokanda. In-flight connectivity is offered on them also.
Safety Video
The Safety Video onboard every LCD TV Airplane features the members of Air Hokanda's Staff, and some from the Global Furry Agency.
Pre-Video
In this section, they would see the famous Hokanda Museum, before the camera pans to the entrance, where people are crowded to enter, before an Air Hokanda Steward walks in, and welcoming everyone by saying:
Welcome on board Air Hokanda. As the safety equipment on this aircraft may differ from that on other aircraft, please give us your attention as we bring you through this important safety briefing and on a journey across our island home. There are details you would not want to miss.
Normal Instructions
In this section, they see a Red-Haired Formal Passenger boarding as he sits in an Economy Class row, as he is carrying a Satchel and a briefcase.
As before departure, please ensure your luggage is stored in the Overhead Compartments. Or under the seat in front of you.
Then they would see him looking out of the window as he was busy writing on a notepad, which bears the GFA Symbol. Before the Air Steward walks in.
During take-off and landing, ensure that your tray table is stowed away. Bring your seat upright and keep your shoes on.
Then they cut to another passenger, who is seated in the seat infront of the red passenger.
Make sure your seatbelt is securely fastened during Taxi, Takeoff, and Landing. To fasten the seatbelt, bring the two ends of the seatbelts together until you hear a click. Tightening it by pulling the strap. To release it, lift the metal flap.
It then cuts to the Anderson Duo, whom were seated in Business Class.
When the seatbelt sign is turned on, infants should be lifted from the bassinet and secured with an infant seat belt. For your safety, always keep your seat belt securely fastened while seated.
Emergency
Oxygen Mask
In this section, it would cut to the industrial area, where a duo of engineers are repairing a mechanical object, where there is alot of fumes.
If there is a change of cabin pressure, oxygen mask would drop automatically infront of you. Pull the mask down sharply and place it over your nose and mouth, secure the mask by tightening the lateral straps, and breath normally. Secure your mask on before assisting in others. It is normal for the bag to not inflate fully.
Emergency Exits
In this section, it would cut to a team of GFA-Jokes and Entertainment Department with Hokanda's Entertainment Hobbyists painting a traditional art piece, of the aircraft.
There are several emergency exits onboard this aircraft. Please take a few moments now to locate your nearest exit, which may be behind you. Count the rows of seats to the closest exit in front and behind you.
Brace Position + Evacuation
In this section, it would cut to the Red-Formal Passenger again and a Red-White Kemono, who are now at Lankstrom Park. On a bench.
In the unlikely event of an emergency or when you hear the command brace brace, assume the brace position:
The Red Formal Passenger assumes Brace Position A:
If you can reach the seat in front of you, lower your head and place it on the back of the front seat. Place your hands on top of your head. Keep your feet flat on the floor and heels towards your seat.
The Red-White Kemono assumes Brace Position B
If you can't reach the seat in front of you, lower your head and lean forward as far as you can. Place your hands on top of your head.
Then it would cut to them leaving the park.
During an emergency evacuation, floor level lighting will guide you to the nearest exit. Please follow the cabin crew's instructions. Do not take anything with you and exit the aircraft calmly.
Life Vest
In this section, it would cut to the Shingleton Water Park. Where a family are at.
To put on your life vest, remove it from the plastic cover and slip it over your head. Pass the straps around your waist. Connect the clip and pull to tighten. Inflate the life vest by pulling the red tabs or blowing into the mouthpiece. Life vests have a whistle and a light to attract attention. Special life vests are available for children. Inflate your life vest only at the exit door and step into the raft. Life vests are located under or between your seats.
Use of Evacuation Slides
In this section, it would cut to a set of children playing at the Holmian City's Dragon Playground.
Before using an evacuation slide, remove high-heeled shoes and leave all belongings behind. Slide down sitting upright with your arms in front and focus on the landing area.
Usage of Electronic
In this section, it would cut to Lana Onyxnite (who is dressed appropriate) using a laptop in the Lankstrom Cafe.
All large electronic devices such as laptops must be stowed for taxi, take-off and landing. During these times, charging of electronic devices is also not allowed. If you're not using your device, it must be held in your hand or placed in the seat pocket in front of you.
Then it would cut to her accidentally dropping a phone into the seat gap, as an Air Stewardess is passing by.
If your device falls into the gap between the seats, do not adjust them. Please ask the cabin crew for assistance instead.
Smoking
In this section, it would cut to the Red-Haired Formal Passenger onboard holding a Cigar Box, before stowing it into his briefcase.
We would also like to remind that this is a non-smoking flight. Smoking, including the charging and use of e-cigarettes, is prohibited throughout the aircraft, including the lavatories.
Outro
It would then cut to the cast walking around the Prominade as they are holding the famous Bloxia Kingdom roses infront of the statue of Queen Winstead the III.
Thank you for your attention, and we hope you enjoyed discovering the rich details that make Hokanda, home. Please refer to the safety card located in the seat pocket in front of you for more information. And on behalf of Air Hokanda, we wish you a great time on board as well as anywhere in the world we take you.
Then it would cut to them waving goodbye as the camera pans away to the parliament house of Hokanda, before showing the Air Hokanda Logo.