“Getting hold of an additional three Dreamliners imply that we have secured sufficient capacity for the launch of the long-haul operation. We will operate a fleet of at least four of the most efficient and modern long-haul aircraft already by summer 2013,” said CEO Bjorn Kjos at Norwegian.

“The Dreamliner is the most cost efficient aircraft type of its size with considerably lower operating costs than competing aircraft types, making low-cost journeys to distant destinations a reality. A primary driver for the low costs is fuel efficiency, which also makes the Dreamliner the most environmentally friendly option. The emissions are as much as 20 % lower than comparable aircraft,” said Kjos.

As with the existing short-haul operation, Norwegian will offer low-fare, non-stop long-haul routes to avoid expensive and time consuming stopovers. The size of the Dreamliner is a perfect match for the Scandinavian market. Combined with longer range, higher speed and substantially lower operating costs, routes previously not feasible as a non-stop alternative from Scandinavia will be a reality with Norwegian’s Dreamliner operation.

In November 2010 Norwegian entered into a leasing agreement with ILFC for the delivery of two 787-8 Dreamliners during fall 2012/ winter 2013. After today’s contract signing Norwegian will have five Dreamliners in its fleet. Negotiations for further aircraft continue.