Finnair is extending its cooperation with Widerรธe and will add nine new destinations to its network in Norway. Widerรธe (WF) is based in Norway and is Northern Europeโs largest regional carrier.
Within the codeshare agreement, Finnairโs AY code will be added to several routes operated by Widerรธe from Finnairโs current destinations in Norway – Oslo, Bergen and Tromsรธ. The codeshare agreement extends Finnairโs reach in Norway, and offers new connections for Finnairโs customers traveling to and from Norway.
From Mayย 25, 2018 onwards Finnair customers can connect with Widerรธeโs flights from
Oslo to Florรธ, รrsta-Volda, Svolvรฆr,ย Leknes andย Stokmarknes
Bergen to Tromsรธ, Bodรธ,ย Kristiansund, Molde, Florรธ and to Billund in Denmark
Tromsรธ to Kirkenes and to Stokmarknes.
The codeshare agreement expands Finnairโs current cooperation with Widerรธe. As of May 15, Widerรธe operates Finnairโs flights fromย Helsinki to Bergen and Tromsรธ on Finnairโs behalf.
Photo: Embraer.ย Widerรธe’s first Embraer E190-E2, registered as LN-WEA (msn 190) was handed over on April 4, 2018 and entered service on April 24, 2018.
Widerรธe today (April 24) became the first airline in the world to put the new Embraer E190-E2 into revenue service.
The brand new aircraft type was introduced on flight WF622 this morning on theย Bergen-Tromsรธ route.
Embraer made this announcement:
Widerรธe, Scandinavia’s largest regional airline, completed the first scheduled passenger flight of an Embraer E190-E2 this morning, April 24. The aircraft, registered LN-WEA and operating as flight WF622, departed Bergen Airport on time at 7:35 AM and arrived at Tromsรธ Airport two hours later at 9:35 AM local time. The flight was sold out.
Today’s flight marks the official entry into service of the first of three new E-Jets E2s that Embraer has developed to succeed its first-generation E-Jets. Deliveries of the larger E195-E2 are planned to start in 2019, and in 2021 for the smaller E175-E2.
Widerรธe passengers experienced a quiet, environmentally-friendly flight on the 672 nm sector. The E190-E2 has the lowest external noise and emissions levels of any aircraft in its category and burns 17.3% less fuel than the current-generation E190.
The completely redesigned and pleasant E2 cabin interior features new acoustic treatments, an improved quiet air conditioning system and more stowage space. In some flight conditions, cabin noise levels in the E2 are 50% lower than in the main competitor.
The lowest community noise margins in the airline industry were achieved through a combination of low-drag and low-noise airframe design with outstanding field performance. These features reduce required engine thrust making the E2 much quieter during approach and take-off.
Widerรธe will receive two more E190-E2s this year. It holds purchase rights for an additional 12 E2s. The total value of the order is approximately USD 873 million if all rights are exercised.
For the E-Jets program alone, Embraer has logged more than 1,800 orders and 1,400 deliveries, redefining the traditional concept of regional aircraft by operating across a range of business applications.
Embraer and Widerรธe, Scandinaviaโs largest regional airline, celebrated the delivery of the manufacturerโs first production E190-E2 today at a ceremony at Embraerโs facility in Sรฃo Josรฉ dos Campos. The Norwegian airline will start flying the new aircraft on domestic routes later this month.
The E190-E2 is the first of three new-generation aircraft seating from 80 to 146-seat E-Jets to be introduced through 2021. Widerรธeโs E190-E2 is configured with 114 seats in a single-class layout. Widerรธe has contracted for up to 15 E-Jets E2s – three firm E190-E2 orders and purchase rights for an additional 12 E2s. The total value of the order is approximately USD 873 million if all rights are exercised.
The E190-E2 received Type Certification on February 28. It is the first time an aircraft program with the level of complexity of the E2 has received Type Certificates simultaneously from three major worldwide authorities: Brazilโs Civil Aviation Agency (Agรชncia Nacional de Aviaรงรฃo Civil โ ANAC), the FAA (the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration) and EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency).
The E190-E2 features new ultra-high bypass ratio engines and a completely new wing and landing gear. Compared to the first-generation E190, 75% of the aircraft systems are new. Embraer recently announced some final flight tests results confirming the E2 as the most efficient single-aisle aircraft on the market. In fuel consumption, the E190-E2 proved to be 1.3% better than originally expected, a 17.3% improvement compared to the current- generation E190. The E190-E2 is also the aircraft with the lowest level of external noise and emissions in the segment. Flight test results also confirmed the E190-E2 to be better than its original specification in takeoff performance. The aircraftโs range from airports with hot-and-high conditions, such as Denver and Mexico City, increases by 600 nm compared to current generation aircraft. Its range from airports with short runways, such as London City, also increases by more than 1,000 nm allowing the aircraft to reach destinations like Moscow and the north of Africa.
The E190-E2 will also have the longest maintenance intervals among single-aisle aircraft with 10,000 flight hours for basic checks and no calendar limit for typical utilization. This means an additional 15 days of aircraft utilization over ten years compared to current generation E-Jets. Another key gain is with pilot transition training time. Pilots of current-generation E-Jets will need only 2.5 days of training and no full flight simulator to be qualified to fly an E2.
Widerรธeโs E190-E2 fleet will have the support of the Flight Hour Pool Program which covers more than 300 key rotable components. Embraerโs Flight Hour Pool Program, which currently supports more than 40 airlines worldwide, is designed to allow airlines to minimize their upfront investment in expensive repairable inventories and resources and take advantage of Embraerโs technical expertise and vast component repair service provider network. This results in significant savings in repair and inventory carrying costs, reduction in required warehouse space, and the elimination of resources required for repair management, all while providing guaranteed performance levels.
Embraer is the worldโs leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats. The Company has 100 customers from all over the world operating the ERJ and the E-Jet families of aircraft. For the E-Jets program alone, Embraer has logged more than 1,800 orders and 1,400 deliveries, redefining the traditional concept of regional aircraft by operating across a range of business applications.
Widerรธe today celebrated the commercial debut of the all-new Embraer E190-E2 as it took delivery of the its first copy.
The pictured Embraer E190-E2 LN-WEA also introduces a new livery for the carrier.
Previously the airline made this comment:
Widerรธe is proud to be selected global launch customer for the newly developed Embraer flagship, the E-Jet E2.ย Being the very first airline to put these new generation aircrafts into service, Widerรธe strives to lower its carbon footprint and impact on the environment. The E2’s class leading design, combined with the very latest in propulsion technology, will certainly make Widerรธe, one of the greenest airlines in the world.
E190-E2, facts:
Max operating speed: 890 km/h
Engines: Pratt & Whitney 1919G Geared turbofan
Wing span: 33,7 meter
Length:ย 36,3 meter
Number of seats: 114
Seat configuration: 2+2
Number of aircraft in order: 3
Widerรธe Airlines will fly its 114-seat E190-E2, registration number LN-WEA, between Bergen and Tromsรธ starting on April 24. You can catch either of these flights on that day:
WF616 BGO0715 TOS0915
WF617 TOS1115 BGO1315
On April 26, Widerรธe will fly the E190-E2 between Bergen and Bodรธ:
WF614 BGO0810 BOO0945
WF615 BOO1225 BGO1400
After these two inaugural flights, the operating times will change for the E190-E2 on these two routes so itโs best to check the Widerรธe website for the most up-to-date information.
Starting in mid-August, Widerรธe is introducing new nonstop flights between Bergen and Germany with the E190-E2. Youโll find the new aircraft on these routes:
Between Bergen and Hamburg
WF208 BGO1940 HAM2115 โ Day 2,4,7
WF209 HAM2155 BGO2325 โ Day 2,4,7
Between Bergen and Munich
WF218 BGO1750 MUC2015 โ Day 1,3,5
WF219 MUC2110 BGO2330 โ Day 1,3 5
Widerรธe is expanding its domestic and international network. In the summer, the carrier will also introduce nonstop flights between Bergen and Billund and Gothenburg, and between Kristiansand and London.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Widerรธe announced on February 20 that they have signed a codeshare agreement, which expands the global route offering for both companies.
The two airlines now jointly offer several destinations in Norway, which means that passengers can fly with both airlines on the same booking. Thanks to the new agreement, which will come into force on February 21, KLM and Widerรธe will offer customers new opportunities and flexibility to choose from a larger number of destinations for their travels, including domestic Norwegian routes to smaller destinations.
KLM will add a KL code on Widerรธe’s Norwegian domestic routes, which allows passengers from around the world to change flights in Oslo, Trondheim or Bergen to continue their journey with the same ticket and a one-stop check-in to a number of smaller airports around Norway.
As of February 21, the cooperation will cover the following routes:
Widerรธe continues to expand their international and Norwegian domestic services. In June and August 2018 five new international services will be started; between Bergen and Munich, Hamburg, Billund, Gothenburg – and between Kristiansand and London (Stansted).
At the same time there will be an increase in the number of domestic departures from Kjevik. In total, Widerรธe increase their passenger capacity by 180,000 seats from Bergen and Kristiansand, to Germany, Sweden, Denmark, United Kingdom and Trondheim.
The company in April will be adding its new 114-seat, eco-friendly jet aircraft take off from Bergen to Tromsรธ and Bodรธ. These super-modern E190-E2 aircraft (above) will also be put into operation on the new international services to Hamburg and Munich, which start up on August 13, 2018 and ย August 14, 2018, states Stein Nilsen,CEO of Widerรธe.
New livery coming?
On June 25, 2018 the service between Bergen and Billund will start up, and in the late summer a further four services will be opened up to/from destinations in Europe.
Here are the new Widerรธe services from Bergen:
Bergen-Billund: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-departure 10.45, return 12.30 (first departure on June 25).
Bergen-Munich: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-departure 17.50, return 21.10 (first departure on August 13).
Bergen-Hamburg: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday-departure 19.40, return 21.55 (first departure on August 14)
Bergen-Gothenburg: Thursday, Sunday-departure 10.45, return 12.20 (first departure August 16)
New services from Kristiansand to London and Trondheim:
From August 13, 2018 Widerรธe will fly the new route Kristiansand-London (Stansted) on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Departure time will be 17:30, with return 20:00.
There will be a new morning departure to Trondheim on weekdays at 06.30, with return 08.20. There are also new services on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with departure 10.50 and return 15.30. The current afternoon departure on weekdays will continue on every day with departure 17.25 and return 19.35. The first, new morning departure starts on June 25, 2018, and from August 13, 2018 the whole of the new flight program from Kjevik will be operational.
As a part of its growth strategy, Finnair will open new routes between its Helsinki hub and Bergen and Tromsรธ in Norway in May 2018, connecting the regions to Finnairโs extensive Asian network.
The routes will be operated by Norwegian regional airline Wideroe, and the flights are sold and marketed by Finnair. The onboard service will be based on the Finnair dual class service concept.
As of May 15, 2018, Wideroe will operate the Finnair flight from Bergen to Helsinki daily, with a brand-new Embraer 190-E2 aircraft (above). The flightโs schedule will connect to Finnairโs Asian flights as well as to Finnairโs European network. Finnair also continues to fly to Bergen via Stockholm. Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, located by the Atlantic coast and surrounded by seven mountains. The city is known for its small-town charm, breathtaking scenery and ideal opportunities for exploring the beautiful fjords of Norway.
The flight between Tromsรธ in northern Norway and Helsinki takes place once a week on Saturdays, with the schedule connecting to Finnairโs Asian flights as well as European flights. Tromsรธ is situated 350 kilometers north of the Arctic circle, and is famous for its artic nature, the northern lights and a wide variety of outdoor activities ranging from hiking to whale watching.
Both Bergen and Tromsรธ are ports for the popular Hurtigruten cruises along the Norwegian coastline.
Widerรธe, the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, for up to 15 Embraer E2 family jets. The contract consists of three firm orders for the E190-E2 and purchase rights for 12 further E2 family aircraft. This flexible mix of purchase rights for E175-E2, E190-E2, and E195-E2 will give Widerรธe the ability to grow their fleet with a family of aircraft from 80 to 130+ seats, to right size capacity to meet market requirements.
Widerรธe will configure the E190-E2s in a comfortable single-class layout with 114 seats. Deliveries are scheduled for 2018. This deal brings the E-Jets E2 backlog to 275 firm orders plus Letters of Intent, options and purchase rights covering another 415 aircraft giving a total of 690 commitments from airlines and leasing companies.
The flies close to 3 million passengers annually and flies to 46 domestic and international destinations.ย Widerรธe operates more than 450 flights every day and operates to more than twice as many airports in Norway than any other airline. Today our network consists of 60% commercial routes, and 40% PSO routes (Public Services Obligations).
Eastern Airways (Humberside) has signed a new codeshare agreement with Wideroe (Bodo) which will provide UK travellers greater Norwegian connections via Aberdeen and Newcastle, along with improved access to the Norwegian carrierโs comprehensive network of Scandinavian destinations.
As part of the codeshare partnership, Eastern Airways โT3โ flight code will continue to be placed on services between Aberdeen and Stavanger and Newcastle and Stavanger. It will also be added to Aberdeen โ Bergen services, which are bookable on Eastern Airways website and via travel agents from today (November 17).
This codeshare partnership and ticketing agreement will enable Eastern Airways to offer UK connections on its services from Cardiff, Durham Tees Valley, East Midlands, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Norwich, Southampton, Stornoway and Wick John OโGroats to Stavanger and Bergen via Aberdeen.
Onward connections in Norway are also available on Wideroeโs network, including those to Haugesund, Kristiansand, Skien, Kristiansund, Molde and Sandefjord. In turn, Wideroe will be able to offer connections on Eastern Airwaysโ network to Norwegians travelling onwards within the UK.
Wideroe is Scandinaviaโs largest regional airline operating to more than twice as many airports in Norway than any other airline. It flies to 48 international and domestic destinations.
Humberside Airport based Eastern Airways has been providing flights from Aberdeen since 1997 and Newcastle since 2003.
Top Copyright Photo: Nik French/AirlinersGallery.com.ย Eastern Airways currently has a fleet comprising of 50-seat Embraer ERJ 145s, 50-seat SAAB 2000s, 37-seat Embraer ERJ 135s and 29-seat British Aerospace (BAe) Jetstream 41 aircraft. SAAB 2000 G-CERY (msn 008) prepares to depart from Manchester.
On May 3, 2013, SAS announced that an agreement had been signed to sell 80% ofย the shares in Wideroe’s Flyveselskap AS (Wideroe) to an investment groupย consisting of Torghatten ASA, Fjord1 AS and Nordland Fylkeskommune. Theย transaction was expected to be completed during September 2013.
SAS has today (September 30) transferred 80% of the shares in Wideroe to the investment group.ย The total transaction proceeds amount to approximately SEK 2 billion, includingย aircraft related transactions, which will reduce SAS’ net debt by a
corresponding amount. Approximately half of the total transaction proceeds areย strengthening SAS’ cash and cash equivalent position. In addition, theย transaction will reduce the previously announced negative effect on SAS’ย shareholders’ equity from amended reporting rules for pensions by approximatelyย SEK 1 billion.
SAS has reserved MSEK -300 in the second interim report 2012/2013 resulting from theย sale of Wideroe. The final capital result will be reported in the fourth interimย report 2012/2013.
SAS will divest the remaining shares in Widerลe during 2016.
Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems/AirlinersGallery.com.ย Wideroe’s (Widerรธe’s Flyveselskap AS) Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400) LN-WDF (msn 4244) is portrayed at a stop at Torp (Sandefjord).
Theย SAS Groupโs (Scandinavian Airlines-SAS) (Stockholm) sale of Widerรถe Flyveselskap AS (Bodo and Oslo) has been approved by the Norwegian competition authority. The closing of the sale is expected to take place in September 2013.
The cost reductions and the divestments performed in accordance with the 4XNG plan will lead to an improvement in SAS financial position and liquidity.
According to the group, “In November 2012, SAS renegotiated itsย revolving credit facilityof MEUR 366 to an amortizing credit facility of MSEK 3,500, divided into two tranches with separate conditions for drawdown and with a maturity in March 31, 2015. Lenders are SAS four majority owners, including the Scandinavian states and a syndicate of seven merchant banks, all participating on the same terms.
In connection with the divestment of Widerรถe, the amortizing credit facility has been re-negotiated and amended. The actions under the 4XNG plan have made it possible for SAS to reduce the facility to MSEK 2,000. The facility is divided into two tranches with separate conditions for drawdown, one with a maturity in June 1, 2014 one with a maturity in March 31, 2015. The facility remains undrawn.”
Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems/AirlinersGallery.com (please click on the photo for the full size view). All others by Wideroe.ย Bombardier DHC-8-103 LN-WIA (msn 359) and crew await the next group of passengers at Trondheim, Norway.
Wideroe:ย
Video: A typical approach and landing at Hammerfest, in northern Norway:
Copyright Photos: Wideroe. A typical approach at a rural Norwegian airport.
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