Aoki's Store Wooden Postcard Aviation The classic Flying A logo

The classic Flying A logo could be seen at locations such as Nobu's Service Station on Kalakaua Ave in Honolulu

including those shaped by the legendary Dale Velzy

Their all-jet fleet was recognized all over the world and their trailblazing contributions to airport design helped revolutionize the industry

Aloha would continue to offer inter-island service as well as flights to the US Mainland until it eventually ceased operation in 2008

Aoki's Store Wooden Postcard Aviation The classic Flying A logoShaved ice has been a Hawaiian tradition ever since the plantation days. Hot, exhausted workers would shave a block of ice with a hand saw and flavor it with juice, which is basically the same way it's done today! The Aoki family has been making shave ice since the 1930's when the Shimoda family sold the cool treat in the old Haliewa Theater. After the theatre closed, Sumie Shimoda Aoki and her son Michael Aoki, opened up Aoki's Shave Ice in 1981.