Taking off at 0630 am on Saturday 3[rd] August from Oslo Gardermoen Airport and landing at Darwin International Airport 0600 am on Sunday 4[th] August, the non-stop flight covered approximately 14,730 kilometres with a flight time of 16.5 hours, showcasing the long-range performance and efficiency of the Boeing 787-900. The Dreamliner is uniquely suited to such extended flights, offering unparalleled passenger comfort, fuel efficiency, and environmental benefits.
"Completing this charter flight between Norway and Darwin, a first in aviation, is a testament to our commitment to consistently delivering excellent service to our charter clients. The Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner is the perfect aircraft for ultra long distance flying and we are proud to demonstrate its capabilities on this historic route," said Mette Birkedahl, Director Charter and ACMI Norse Atlantic Airways.
This achievement underscores Norse Atlantic Airways' dedication to expanding its global reach and providing exceptional service to its customers while continuing to explore new charter opportunities that leverage the strengths of its modern fleet.
For more information on Norse Atlantic Airways please visit www.flynorse.com, for charter and ACMI enquiries please contact charter@flynorse.com
Last year Norse Atlantic Airways was globally lauded for being the first airline to land a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on a `blue ice runway', 3,000 meters long and 60 meters wide, at Troll Airfield Antarctica, on behalf of the Norwegian Polar Institute. This exceptional flight, brokered by Aircontact, demonstrated both the technical and operational excellence of Norse Atlantic in executing challenging charter operations. For more information on that flight please visit: https://news.cision.com/norse-atlantic-airways-as/r/norse-atlantic-airways-achieves-historic-milestone--first-boeing-787-dreamliner-landing-in-antarctic,c3877587