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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 178: Aircraft Incidents, Icelandair's A321XLR Order
Join Jo and Tom for the latest from the world of aviation.
Domestic Dominance: Norwegian & Widerøe Would Overtake SAS With 60% Of The Market
They compete directly on just 11 routes – seven domestic – this summer.
Norwegian Is Buying Regional Carrier Widerøe
The deal is set to close by the end of 2023, pending regulatory approval.
Wideroe Turns To EVE eVTOL As Tecnam P-Volt Electric Plane Falls Flat
Wideroe Zero has joined forces with Eve as it cuts ties with Tecnam.
Flight Review: Widerøe Dash 8 Aberdeen to Bergen
The short flight over from the UK to Scandinavia makes a great connection and is a very enjoyable flight.
Viggo Widerøe: The Life & Times Of The Man Behind The Norwegian Regional Airline
Norwegian Viggo Widerøe was a pioneering figure in aviation in his country.
De Havilland Canada Enters New Partnership With Fokker Services
The agreement between the Canadian aircraft manufacturer and the global aerospace services provider has been extended for a further five years.
Widerøe To Increase Flights From London To Bergen
The flights will operate twice weekly and link London Stansted Airport to Norway’s second-largest city and gateway to its fjords.
Replaced By The A220: Where airBaltic's Dash-8 Turboprops Are Flying Now
Rather than a slow phase-out, the pandemic saw a swift and abrupt end to airBaltic's DHC Dash 8-400 operations. Where do the aircraft fly now?
Widerøe Will Resume Flights To Liverpool Airport Next Summer
The twice-weekly departures will connect Liverpool with Bergen for the first time since 2020.
How A Twin Otter Crash On This Day In 1993 Prompted An Operational Restructure At Widerøe
The plane crashed into a hill at night, with neither pilot realizing how close they were to the ground.
Looking Good In Green: The Fleet Of Norwegian Regional Carrier Widerøe In 2022
The majority of the airline's fleet are Dash 8 turboprops.
Widerøe Signs MoU With Embraer To Join Its Energia Advisory Group
Widerøe is the first airline in the world to be a part of the Energia Advisory Group.
Norwegian And Widerøe Plan Close Cooperation Including Interline Agreement
The agreement will provide a better service to passengers and create synergies and operational efficiencies.
The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
Welcome to my 44th routes newsletter! Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.
Inside Widerøe: Norway’s Largest Airline By Flights Operated
Widerøe's CEO says its all-important domestic market is recovering well, but international lags. Still, international is a future growth area.
This Week In Aviation History: The de Havilland Canada Dash 7's Worst Accident
It has been 34 years since the disaster occurred.
Widerøe Signs Agreement To Double The Life Of Up To 20 Dash-8 Planes
While waiting for emissions-free aircraft, the regional carrier has become the launch customer of De Havilland's new extended service program.
How Widerøe Zero Could Make Zero Emissions Flying Easier For All
The incubator-consultancy of the regional carrier hopes its research on running a zero-emissions fleet will benefit actors outside of the Nordics.