Indian carrier IndiGo has damp leased LN-FNC Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner msn 38790 named “Everglades” from Norse Atlantic Airways. According to Planespotters.net was delivered to Norwegian Air UK as G-CKWE in May 2018 and was stored in Shannon from December 2020 to February 2022.
According to Shannon Airliner Update April 2022 published by Flying In Ireland by Malcolm Nason G-CKWE Boeing 787-9 Norwegian UK arrived Shannon 7 December 2020 from Stavanger for return to Irish lessor AerCap & parking. The aircraft was towed to IAC H7 29 October 2021 and rolled out 8 November 2021 in Norse Atlantic colours, completing a test flight 4 February 2022. The aircraft was re-registered as EI-HCO on 14 February 2022 and departed to Oslo 15 February 2022, to be re-registered as LN-FNC.
The 332 seat two class aircraft featuring 56 IndiGoStretch seats and 282 economy class, was leased to IndiGo effect 26 February and inducted into operations on Delhi-Bangkok route, effective March 1, 2025.
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, stated “We are delighted to confirm extension of our partnership with Norse Atlantic Airways for damp lease of additional three Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This will help us make strategic inroads and establish the brand in the European market. As we execute our broader strategy to strengthen and extend our international network, we are steadily advancing towards our vision of becoming a global player by 2030, firmly rooted in India and driven by continuous expansion.”
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