The government of Norway has moved to support the flatlining aviation sector in the country, offering more than US$550 million in bailout funds. Some US$250 million will be directed at embattled budget operator Norwegian. The low-cost carrier said earlier this week it would be forced to layoff 90 per cent of its staff and cancel […]
First Market for Transforming Agent-Airline Settlements The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Norway became the first market to implement the New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems (NewGen ISS). NewGen ISS was adopted by the Passenger Agency Conference (PAConf) in November 2017. It represents the most extensive and ambitious modernization of the IATA Billing […]
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is to commence twice-weekly Boeing 747 freighter operations from Oslo in support of Norway’s thriving seafood export market and the country’s oil & gas industry. Global demand for Norwegian seafood, and especially salmon, continues to make a significant and growing contribution to the country’s economy. Norway now exports 220,000 tonnes of seafood […]
