Norwegian B787 - LGW based

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The US DOT has issued an ‘Order Dismissing Exemption’ of the Norwegian Air UK application. The Order states:

“In these circumstances, the Department does not find that the grant of a temporary exemption to Norwegian UK is appropriate or in the public interest”

https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=DOT-OST-2015-0261-0027

The Seattle Times, previously reporting on the Boeing workers union, International Association of Machinists (IAM), opposition to Norwegian, reports;

“U.S. delivers blow to Norwegian’s expansion plans”

http://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/us-delivers-blow-to-norwegian-airs-expansion-plans/

The disappointing news has also been reported in the Norway media:

“Brexit can give Norwegian more license trouble in the US”

http://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/brexit-kan-gi-norwegian-mer-lisens-trobbel-i-usa/60260069