Norwegian Air Argentina
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| Founded | 2017 | ||||||
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| Operating bases | |||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | Norwegian Reward | ||||||
| Fleet size | - | ||||||
| Parent company | Norwegian Air Shuttle | ||||||
| Key people | Bjørn Kjos | ||||||
| Website | www.norwegian.com | ||||||
Norwegian Air Argentina is an Argentinian airline owned by Norwegian Air Shuttle. The airline plans to operate Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with bases in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and possibly Mendoza. All aircraft will be registered in Argentina.[1]
History
Norwegian Air Argentina was established on 25 January 2017, in order to access future traffic rights to and from Argentina and South America for the parent company. The airline plans to be awarded its own air operator's certificate (AOC); and have its own IATA and ICAO airline codes; with the intention of commencing operations in Argentina in late 2017. Norwegian Air Shuttle, Norwegian Air International, Norwegian Air UK and Norwegian Air Argentina share the same branding under the Norwegian Group.
Destinations
Fleet
As of February 2017, Norwegian Air Argentina plans to operate the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-800 | — | 10[2] | 189 | ||
| Total | — | 10 | |||
References
- ↑ "Norwegian established Norwegian Air Argentina". ch-aviation.com.
- ↑ Katz, Benjamin (5 April 2017). "Norwegian Air to Expand to Argentina With 10 Aircraft, Says CEO". Bloomberg. Retrieved 7 April 2017.