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Norse Atlantic secures Norwegian Air Operator’s Certificate
Norse Atlantic Airways has received an air operator’s certificate (AOC) from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority.
It marks an ‘important step closer to launching’ the new airline said.
It remains on track to start transatlantic flights in spring 2022.
"We would like to thank Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority for a constructive and professional process. We are closer to launching flights between Europe and the US in spring next year," said CEO and founder Bjorn Tore Larsen.
Norse plans to start commercial operation in spring 2022 with the first flights departing Oslo to select US cities.
Norse Atlantic Airways plans to offer affordable fares on long-haul flights, primarily between Europe and the US.
It has a fleet of 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners that will serve destinations including New York, Florida, Paris, London and Oslo,
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