The owner of Norwegian Air and regional carrier Wideroe has warned that capacity growth is to be limited next year due to Boeing aircraft delivery delays.
Reporting a second quarter operating profit of NOK 593 million (£43 million), the group said 2024 capacity was forecast to grow by 12% over last year.
But Norwegian Group added: “Growth is projected to slow down for the upcoming year due to aircraft delivery delays from Boeing.
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“For the summer of 2025, the Norwegian fleet is currently forecasted to increase to above 90 aircraft.”
The Norwegian Air fleet comprised of 86 aircraft at the end of the last quarter, including 22 Boeing 737 Max 8s. The Wideroe operated 49 aircraft.
“The quarter was characterised by strong capacity and passenger growth, but also slightly lower demand impacting ticket prices,” the Scandinavian company reported.
Norwegian Air carried 6.3 million passengers of Norwegian and Wideroe one million, a rise of 680,000 and 122,000 respectively.
The group delivered a pre-tax profit of NOK 477 million (£35 million) with improved liquidity at the end of the second three months of the year.
A total of 27 new routes for the winter include Dubai, Agadir and Hurghada, in addition to links from European cities to Tromso and Harstad/Narvik in Norway.
Chief executive Geir Karlsen said: “We have delivered good operations in the second quarter amidst a hectic ramp-up into the summer season, and I am glad that Norwegian in May once again was named Europe’s most punctual airline.
“Both Norwegian and Wideroe are delivering strong passenger growth. With an increasing number of routes, frequencies and destinations, we look forward to welcoming passengers on board.”