Avinor, Norway’s state-owned airport operator, is expanding its Remote Towers Program, adding seven new airports to the system by 2027. This expansion will see the Bodø Tower Center remotely manage a total of 18 airports, demonstrating Avinor’s commitment to efficient and sustainable air travel.
As the cruise industry recovers, Alaska and Norway emerge as top contenders, each offering unique experiences and economic benefits. This analysis compares the two destinations based on passenger numbers, revenue generation, luxury offerings, and famous cruise ships.
Rare Earths Norway announced the discovery of Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth elements within the Fen Carbonatite Complex, an ancient volcano southwest of Oslo. The estimated 8.8 megatons of rare earth oxides, including significant amounts of neodymium and praseodymium used in magnets, could transform Europe’s rare earths value chain. The company plans further drilling and a pilot plant for ore processing. This discovery highlights the global importance of secure domestic supply chains for rare earth elements, which are essential for technologies like touch screens and batteries.
Spain, Ireland, and Norway announced their recognition of a Palestinian state, potentially generating momentum for further recognition and putting pressure on Israel to engage in negotiations. These developments come amid international outrage over the civilian toll and humanitarian crisis in Gaza following Israel’s offensive and reflect growing diplomatic pressure on Israel as the conflict with Hamas continues.
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced an extensive expansion of their flights and city breaks to Norway for 2025, including the introduction of departures to Bergen from three additional UK bases and a significant increase in capacity. The expanded program offers trips to Bergen from seven UK airports, with new routes from Bristol, Edinburgh, and London Stansted. This expansion follows the successful launch of their 2024 program to Norway, marking Jet2’s return to Bergen after over 15 years. In addition to providing more options and earlier access to Bergen, Jet2holidays’ ‘Discover More’ product range caters to non-family bookings, couples, and solo travelers seeking discovery-based experience holidays. Packages include accommodations, flights, and full-day tours featuring boat trips along the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord and a breathtaking mountain railway journey.
Norway celebrates Constitution Day and Children’s Day on May 17th, commemorating the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in 1814 and honoring the country’s youth. The day is marked with traditional breakfast feasts, wreath-laying ceremonies, and parades featuring marching bands and baton twirlers. Children’s Day is celebrated with special events focused on the young population of the country, including parades and traditional clothing.
Jet2 has announced the relaunch of flights and holidays to Bergen, Norway, after a 15-year hiatus. The new routes will operate from Manchester Airport and Newcastle International Airport, with flights starting today (April 25). Twice weekly flights will operate from Manchester Airport to Bergen, while flights from Newcastle International Airport will operate once a week. The new route is part of Jet2’s “Discover More” offering, which aims to cater to holidaymakers with a “sense of adventure”. Bergen is often described as being the gateway to the Norwegian Fjords, and there are plenty of attractions to visit in the city itself, including Bryggen, the city’s historic harbor district that’s been named a World Heritage Site.
Equinor has reported higher-than-expected profits for the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to high production in Norway and strong operational performance. The company’s adjusted earnings before tax for the period reached $7.53 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $7.2 billion despite lower gas prices. The decline in gas prices was partially offset by increased oil prices and production growth. Equinor’s production on the Norwegian continental shelf remained high, and its international portfolio contributed to solid production growth.
Equinor’s Hammerfest LNG plant in northern Norway was evacuated Tuesday due to a gas leak during maintenance. The plant, Europe’s largest LNG export facility, will remain offline until Friday at least. The leak has been stopped, and all personnel at the plant are accounted for. There were no injuries or risk to the general population. The outage is expected to affect about 5% of Norwegian gas exports.
