United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Norse Atlantic makes history in Antarctica
Norse Atlantic Airways has marked a company milestone by landing a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Antarctica.
The flight mission was contracted by the Norwegian Polar Institute to transport essential research equipment and scientists to the remote Troll research station.
Flight N0787 had 45 passengers, including Norwegian and international scientists destined for different stations in Antarctica.
It also carried a cargo of 12 tonnes of research equipment.
The flight made a stop in Cape Town, South Africa, before the historic landing at Troll Airfield.
Bjørn Tore Larsen, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways said: “In the spirit of exploration, we are proud to have a hand in this important and unique mission.”
It is a true testament to our highly trained and skilled pilots and crew.”
Norse Atlantic Airways landed on a ‘blue ice runway’ as Antarctica lacks conventional paved runways.
The Norwegian Polar Institute operates the research station located in Jutulsessen in Queen Maud Land, approximately 235 kilometers from the coast.
“Landing such a large aircraft opens up entirely new possibilities for logistics at Troll, which will also contribute to strengthening Norwegian research in Antarctica,” said Camilla Brekke, Director of the Norwegian Polar Institute.
Norse Atlantic has documented the historic flight on its You Tube channel.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Expedia TAAP incorporates AI for their 100,000 registered agents
Travefy CEO & Founder Talks About Their Itinerary Management For Travel Professionals
MMGY’s Jonathan Sloan: A Tale of Triumph Amidst Adversity
Unlocking Opportunities: Viator Empowers Travel Agents with Innovative Tools and Expansive Offerings
Kazakhstan Explored: A Journey into the Unknown
Behind the Scenes of Vegas Tourism: Kelly Messina’s Insider Perspective
Preserving Mexico’s Beauty: A Conversation with Doris Patiño from Xcaret
Twawick
Travefy
Cruising Through Innovation: A Dialogue with Keli Washburn from Globus
American Waterways: An Interview with Faith Alchorn-Selk from American Cruise Lines
Renovations and Clientele Diversity: A Chat with Henry Perez of Bahia Principe Hotels
Over 100 guests ill in cruise ship outbreak
BA flight attendant taken off duty after boozy altercation
Amex GBT taps Expedia for fraud prevention
Passenger attempts suicide on Bangkok-London flight
Saga could sell off cruise ships