Monday, August 5, 2024
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Norse Atlantic is pleased to announce the successful completion of a historic charter flight between Norway and Darwin, Australia. Chartered by Albastar SA and brokered by Aircontact, Scandinavia’s largest air broker, this historic flight represents the first direct flight from Norway to Australia. The state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, renowned for its exceptional range and efficiency, facilitated this historic achievement, demonstrating the operational excellence of Norse Atlantic’s charter team.
Historical trip details
The groundbreaking flight took off at 6:30am on Saturday 3 August from Oslo Gardermoen Airport and landed at Darwin International Airport at 6:00am on Sunday 4 August. The non-stop flight covered approximately 14,730 kilometres in a flight time of 16.5 hours, and demonstrated the incredible performance and efficiency of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner over long distances. Renowned for its fuel efficiency, passenger comfort and environmental benefits, the Dreamliner is uniquely suited to long-haul flights such as this.
Mette Birkedal, Director of Charter and ACMI at Norse Atlantic Airways, expressed her pride in this achievement, saying: “Completing this first-of-its-kind charter flight between Norway and Darwin is a testament to our commitment to consistently delivering excellent service to our charter customers. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the ideal aircraft for ultra-long-haul flights and we are proud to demonstrate its capabilities on this historic route.”
Key Features of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Unparalleled scope and efficiency: The Boeing 787-9 is designed for long-haul flights, with a range of up to 15,400 kilometres. Its advanced aerodynamics and lightweight composite materials significantly reduce fuel consumption, making it one of the most efficient aircraft in its class.
- Enhancing passenger comfort: The Dreamliner features larger windows, improved cabin pressure and higher humidity levels, enhancing passenger comfort and reducing the effects of jet lag. Its quieter engines ensure a more enjoyable and peaceful flight for everyone on board.
- Environmental benefits: The Boeing 787-9 emits 25% less CO2 than previous generation aircraft, in line with Norse Atlantic Aviation’s goal to reduce its carbon footprint.
- Operational reliability: The Boeing 787-9 features advanced flight and safety systems, ensuring a high level of operational reliability, enabling Norse Atlantic Airways to provide consistent and timely service to charter customers.
This achievement underscores Nors Atlantic Airways’ commitment to expanding its global reach and delivering exceptional service to its customers while continuing to explore new leasing opportunities that leverage the strengths of its modern fleet. By successfully completing this historic flight, Nors Atlantic Airways has set a new benchmark in the aviation industry, highlighting its commitment to innovation and excellence.
