Eivind Roald stands with Norse staff in the aisle of an aircraft cabin with rows of empty seats.

Norse CEO Eivind Roald (centre) has previously stated that shareholders have already contributed the equivalent of approximately SEK 650 million through a bridge loan to keep operations running.

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Norse pays over 150 million for billion-krona rescue

Norse Atlantic Airways is paying a high price for the billion-krona share issue that will secure the airline’s continued operations.

Camilla Jonsson Camilla Jonsson

Published 5 June 2026 - 12:03

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