Norwegian to lease two additional 787-9s from 2017

Norwegian signed (27-Aug-2015) an agreement to acquire an additional two new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with both aircraft scheduled for delivery in summer 2017. The two 787-9s will be leased by the company's leasing subsidiary Arctic Aviation Assets. Norwegian CEO Bjørn Kjos said: "In order to make our long-haul operation even more competitive, we are dependent on more brand new cost-efficient aircraft. Our long-haul routes have been very popular and I´m very satisfied to have secured more Dreamliners. This will enable us to launch even more routes to exiting destinations all over the world. This is a fantastic airplane with high passenger comfort, long range and low fuel burn." [more - original PR - English/Norwegian]