Norway
Norwegian is a leading player in the Nordic aviation sector, headquartered in Fornebu outside Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2002, the group encompasses two major airlines: Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe’s Flyveselskap, which collaboratively aim to streamline air travel across the Nordic countries and major European destinations.
Norwegian Air Shuttle, the largest Norwegian airline, and Widerøe, Scandinavia's oldest regional airline, together employ over 8,800 personnel. In 2023, Norwegian Air Shuttle carried over 20 million passengers, while Widerøe transported 3.3 million, reflecting the group's significant market presence. Their combined fleet includes advanced aircraft like the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Embraer E190-E2.
Sustainability is a strategic focus for Norwegian. With declared initiatives in reducing carbon emissions, notably through increasing the use of fossil-free aviation fuel (SAF), they strive to be the sustainable choice in aviation.
The company's strategic importance is underscored by a $271.00M Post-IPO Debt investment from the Government of Norway in May 2020. This highlights strong state confidence in Norwegian’s growth trajectory and commitment to industry transformation.
