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A new and environmentally-friendly aircraft is on its way across the Atlantic. It is Boeing’s jubilee aircraft no. 6000 of the 737-800 type, which is being introduced to Norwegian’s route network shortly.

Between 2008 and 2014, Norwegian will replace its fleet which currently consists of 737-300 and MD80 airplanes. They will be replaced by 58 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which are among the most environmentally-friendly airplane models available on the market. The Boeing 737-800 series aircraft reduce NOx and CO2 emissions by 20 – 25 percent. Compared to a MD airplane – which is a common sight at Scandinavian airports today – NOx emissions are reduced by 43 percent and CO2 emissions by 33 percent. Norwegian will phase out the last four MD airplanes in the fleet during 2009 and subsequently will only operate flights using Boeing 737 aircraft.

“With Scandinavia’s most environmentally-friendly and modern fleet, and with just one airplane model – Boeing 737-800 - we will achieve considerably lower fuel consumption and a more straightforward operation, which will mean a significant gain for the environment. At the same time, we can offer our passengers new, more comfortable and reliable airplanes”, says Norwegian’s CEO, Bjørn Kjos.

Boeing 737-800 series aircraft are designed to fly short- and medium-distance routes and have seating for 189 passengers.