Norwegian Takes Delivery of the First of 80 New Boeing 737-8 MAX Jets on Order

Norwegian has today announced that they have taken delivery of the first of 80 new Boeing 737-8 MAX airplanes on order.  The modern aircraft will provide guests with an even better travel experience, while significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Norwegian’s New Boeing 737-8 MAX at Boeing Field in Seattle – Photo Credit: Jim Anderson/Boeing

On Friday (October 31, 2025), Norwegian Air Shuttle announced that they have taken delivery of the first of 80 new Boeing 737-8 MAX airplanes on order.  Prior to delivery, all new aircraft undergo extensive testing and quality control.  Norwegian technicians inspect the aircraft in detail, and the company's pilots conduct test flights where all of the aircraft's systems are thoroughly tested.  The new jet, registration SE-NAD, took off from Boeing Field in Seattle on Monday morning and landed at Oslo Airport Gardermoen on Tuesday morning.  Captains Johnny Silberg and Andreas Langlo from Norwegian were at the controls.

In Friday’s announcement, Norwegian’s CEO, Geir Karlsen, said,

“This is the start of a new era for Norwegian.  The new aircraft give us an even more modern and efficient fleet, for the benefit of both customers and the climate.  This is an important part of our long-term strategy for fleet renewal and ownership.”

From Left: Sergio Ramos, Boeing Sales Director, Europe, Lars Ola Kjos, Project Manager Artic Aviation Assets, Brad McMullen, Boeing Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales and Marketing, Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian, Gjermund Aasen, SVP Corporate Finance & Fleet and Kendall Nolan, Vice President, 737 Delivery Operations – Photo Credit: Jim Anderson/Boeing

Further commenting on the aircraft’s ferry flight to Norway, Captain Johnny Silberg, added,

“Everything worked perfectly.  It is a special experience to fly home a brand-new aircraft on its maiden flight from the factory, and we know that this aircraft will carry many happy passengers safely for years to come.”

Norwegian Captains Johnny Silberg and Andreas Langlo – Photo Credit: Jim Anderson/Boeing

Compared to the Boeing 737-800, the 737-8 MAX uses around 16 percent less fuel and has significantly smaller noise footprint.  This will allow Norwegian to fly more sustainably and with less impact on both the climate and local communities.  The new aircraft also features larger windows, better lighting and modern seats that provide increased space and comfort.  Additionally, the aircraft has a longer range, which gives Norwegian greater flexibility in their route network and the opportunity to fly to new destinations.  Norwegian will phase in 80 new 737-8 MAX jets through 2031, resulting in one of Europe’s youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets.

Norwegian's CEO Geir Karlsen Welcomes the First of 80 New Boeing 737-8 MAX Jets - Courtesy Norwegian Air Shuttle

Norwegian is a leading Nordic aviation group headquartered in Fornebu in Bærum. The company has over 8,200 employees and owns Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe Flyveselskap, which was acquired in 2024.  Norwegian Air Shuttle has around 4,700 team members and offers an extensive route network connecting the Nordic countries to popular destinations in Europe.  In 2024, Norwegian carried over 22.6 million passengers with a fleet of 86 Boeing 737-800 and 737-8 MAX aircraft.  Widerøe Flyveselskap is Norway’s oldest airline and has more than 3,500 employees.  During 2024, Widerøe carried 3.8 million passengers with a fleet of 49 aircraft, including 46 De Havilland Canada Dash-8s and three Embraer E190-E2s.  Additionally, Widerøe Ground Handling provides services at 41 airports in Norway.

Source: Norwegian Air Shuttle/Mynewsdesk