Norwegian delays aircraft sales after MAX groundings
Norwegian is delaying the potential sale of 6 Boeing 737-800 aircraft and preparing to wet-lease capacity to make up the shortfall created by the grounding of the 737 MAX. In Europe, Norwegian, which has a fleet of 18 MAXs, is the most affected by the ban, and the airline said Monday it was taking “precautionary measures" to make sure the passengers reach their destinations. “In addition to continuing combining flights and reallocating aircraft, the company has decided to delay potential sales of 6 Boeing 737-800 aircraft and use available 787 capacity on high-volume routes, which will add flexibility. The company is further preparing to wet-lease aircraft to fill the remaining capacity gap,” the carrier said. Norwegian CE Bjorn Kjos said the airline would seek compensation from Boeing over the MAX groundings. <br/>
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Norwegian delays aircraft sales after MAX groundings
Norwegian is delaying the potential sale of 6 Boeing 737-800 aircraft and preparing to wet-lease capacity to make up the shortfall created by the grounding of the 737 MAX. In Europe, Norwegian, which has a fleet of 18 MAXs, is the most affected by the ban, and the airline said Monday it was taking “precautionary measures" to make sure the passengers reach their destinations. “In addition to continuing combining flights and reallocating aircraft, the company has decided to delay potential sales of 6 Boeing 737-800 aircraft and use available 787 capacity on high-volume routes, which will add flexibility. The company is further preparing to wet-lease aircraft to fill the remaining capacity gap,” the carrier said. Norwegian CE Bjorn Kjos said the airline would seek compensation from Boeing over the MAX groundings. <br/>
