Surf Air Mobility (NYSE: SRFM) announced that its airline subsidiary, Mokulele Airlines, has been awarded a four-year Essential Air Service contract by the U.S. Department of Transportation valued at $19.4 million to continue scheduled air service to Lanaʻi, Hawaii.

The contract, which excludes incremental passenger fare revenue, doubles the term of the prior agreement and provides contracted revenue through August 2030. Mokulele was selected through a competitive process.

Under the contract, Mokulele will operate 63 weekly round trips — 126 weekly flights — connecting Lanaʻi (LNY) to Honolulu (HNL) and Kahului/Maui (OGG). The schedule includes 42 weekly round trips to Honolulu and 21 weekly round trips to Kahului.

Louis Saint-Cyr, President of Airline Operations at Surf Air Mobility, said: "It is an honor to have been selected by the DOT to continue operating the Lanaʻi EAS contract. For many years, the Lanaʻi community has depended on our operations to keep the island connected, and we take our commitment seriously as evidenced by our recent investment in local infrastructure and operating capabilities."

Mokulele currently operates approximately 112 daily departures across five Hawaiian islands. Over the past year, the airline upgraded its Hawaii fleet with new Cessna Caravans and updated ground and lounge infrastructure. The company also holds interline agreements with Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines at both Honolulu and Kahului airports.

Surf Air Mobility has deployed its SurfOS software across its Hawaii operations to manage scheduling, maintenance, and flight operations. The company stated it participated in a demonstration flight program with BETA Technologies' electric aircraft in Hawaii in June 2026, as part of its stated ambition to launch commercial passenger electric flights once the aircraft receives certification.