Norwegian accepts first Boeing 787-9
Norwegian has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 as it continues to ramp up its long-haul services. Norwegian already operates 8 787-8s, mainly on North Atlantic flights. It will use the larger 787 variants to launch new routes to the Americas and Southeast Asia. Norwegian CE Bjørn Kjos said: “The 787-9 will give Norwegian unrivalled operational advantages, large improvements in fuel efficiency and much lower costs.” Norwegian is leasing its first 787-9 from MG Aviation. Its first commercial flight will take place Feb 27 from Oslo to Orlando and the aircraft will operate routes to and from London Gatwick. Norwegian has 30 Boeing 787-9s on order, as well as 100 Boeing 737 MAX, 100 Airbus A320neo and 34 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. <br/>
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Norwegian accepts first Boeing 787-9
Norwegian has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 as it continues to ramp up its long-haul services. Norwegian already operates 8 787-8s, mainly on North Atlantic flights. It will use the larger 787 variants to launch new routes to the Americas and Southeast Asia. Norwegian CE Bjørn Kjos said: “The 787-9 will give Norwegian unrivalled operational advantages, large improvements in fuel efficiency and much lower costs.” Norwegian is leasing its first 787-9 from MG Aviation. Its first commercial flight will take place Feb 27 from Oslo to Orlando and the aircraft will operate routes to and from London Gatwick. Norwegian has 30 Boeing 787-9s on order, as well as 100 Boeing 737 MAX, 100 Airbus A320neo and 34 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. <br/>
