Planes and the pandemic: The new Europe airline taking flight - #TheAgenda
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Travel restrictions have been devastating for the airline industry. It’s estimated aviation lost one $126 billion last year and will lose another $50 billion this year.
They say beyond crisis comes opportunity, so despite the turbulence a new airline is preparing to take to the skies. Here, the Agenda’s Stephen Cole speaks to its CEO to find out more.
Bjorn Tore Larsen is the CEO of a brand-new airline called Norse Atlantic Airways which began in March this year (2021).
This shipping entrepreneur is also the former Chairman and CEO of the OSM Group which includes aviation and maritime. OSM Aviation previously provided flight crews for Norwegian Air before its collapse in 2020.
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