Norwegian To Lease More 787-9s
Norwegian Air Shuttle has signed for three more Boeing 787-9s while it awaits approval from the U.S. DOT to fly under an Irish license to the U.S.
Norwegian Air Shuttle's long-haul subsidiary now flies Boeing 787-8s to the U.S. under a Norwegian license. (Photo: NAS)
Norwegian Air Shuttle's long-haul subsidiary now flies Boeing 787-8s to the U.S. under a Norwegian license. (Photo: NAS)

Controversial low-fare airline Norwegian Air Shuttle on Wednesday announced it has signed agreements to lease three new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for its long-haul operation, in an interim move to shore up its fleet while it awaits U.S. Department of Transportation approval to fly more 787s to the U.S. under an Irish license. It expects to take delivery of two of the 787-9s in 2016 and the third in 2017. A Norwegian spokesperson wouldn’t disclose the identity of the latest lessor, but said the airline would reveal more later in the week, once it signs a firm order.