Norse Atlantic Airways completes historic flight between Norway and Australia
Norse Atlantic Airways made a historic charter flight between Oslo (Norway) and Darwin (Australia), which was chartered by Albastar S.A. This milestone marks the first non-stop flight between the two countries.
The flight took off on Saturday, August 3 at 06:30 (local time) from Oslo Gardermoen Airport and landed on Sunday, August 4 at 06:00 (local time) at Darwin International Airport, covering approximately 14,730 kilometers in a 16.5-hour flight, demonstrating the performance and efficiency of the Boeing 787-9 on long-range flights.
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“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.
The Boeing 787-9 has a range of up to 15,400 kilometers. Its advanced aerodynamics and lightweight composite materials significantly reduce fuel consumption, making it one of the most efficient aircraft in its class.
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