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Dreamliner a game changer for Norwegian

Carrier's early gain will vanish as rivals get their own, or A350

Published Sun, Oct 6, 2013 · 10:00 PM

[OSLO] Norwegian Air CEO Bjoern Kjos was on his way to Thailand last month to celebrate the opening of his budget-airline base, but instead got a lesson in why many low-cost carriers have failed in the long-haul market.

As mechanics beavered away to fix his brand new US$212 million Boeing 787 Dreamliner, he watched the hours tick by, know…

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Dreamliner a game changer for Norwegian

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GM CEO Barra compensation fell 4% in 2023 to US$27.8 million

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Volvo Cars see good demand this year after higher Q1 unit sales

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