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Norwegian aims at reducing costs by purchasing leased Boeing planes
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Norwegian has announced it is close to finalizing a transaction to purchase ten of its leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft, aiming to secure its future fleet and reduce ownership costs.

In a statement published on the Oslo Børs (Oslo Stock Exchange) on March 3, Norwegian said that, subject to “customary closing conditions,” it will buy ten 737-800 aircraft currently under lease from an unidentified lessor.

“This transaction represents a key step in securing the company’s future fleet, enhancing financial flexibility, and increasing asset ownership to support long-term operational and strategic growth, in addition to reduced overall ownership cost,” the statement said.

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Norwegian expects to finalize the transaction within weeks. The purchase will initially be funded with its cash reserves, while the airline negotiates long- term financing agreements for the aircraft.

Once completed, the transaction is expected to result in a non-recurring gain of around NOK570 million ($51 million), reflecting pricing achieved for the ten aircraft and reducing existing lease liabilities. Additional cost savings of approximately NOK200 million ($17.9 million) are anticipated net of financing costs.

Exploring further opportunities

Norwegian, which holds two air operator’s certificates (AOC) in Norway and Sweden, said it remains committed to managing its balance sheet and will continue exploring opportunities to optimize fleet composition.

Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian, noted that the terms of this transaction were attractive and aligned with the carrier’s long-term fleet strategy. He added that these planes would remain integral parts of their existing fleet.

"This move is expected t deliver both short- and long-term cost savings as wel as provide additional flexibility for future fleet planning," he said.

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