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#61
Announcements - The Age of Flight / GrewAir brings Concorde to Nor...
Last post by TheGrew - January 05, 2026, 07:00:48 PMFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: GrewAir Press Office Bergen, Norway +47 (05) 55-22-00 press@grewair.no
GrewAir Brings the Future to Norway: Daily Supersonic Concorde Service to Launch from Bergen
BERGEN, NORWAY – 28th December 1980 – GrewAir, Norway's favorite airline, is proud to announce a historic milestone in Scandinavian aviation. Beginning in early 1981, GrewAir will inaugurate a special, limited-engagement supersonic service connecting Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) in Iceland.
The Return of a Legend
As the production of the Aerospatiale/BAC Concorde officially draws to a close, GrewAir has secured the legendary first production Concorde to facilitate this route. This aircraft, a marvel of 20th-century engineering, represents the pinnacle of luxury and speed. By bringing this iconic bird to Norwegian soil, GrewAir ensures that the spirit of supersonic travel lives on even as the assembly lines in Toulouse and Filton fall silent.
Speed Above the North Sea
The Bergen to Keflavík route will offer passengers an experience unlike any other in the Nordics. While traditional jetliners take over two hours to cross the Norwegian Sea, GrewAir's Concorde service will slash travel times, reaching speeds of Mach 2.0—twice the speed of sound—at an altitude of 60,000 feet.
A Gift to the People of Norway
GrewAir leadership acknowledges that this temporary route is a bold departure from standard commercial operations.
"We are under no illusions regarding the profitability of this venture," said a GrewAir spokesperson. "The high operational costs of supersonic flight are well-documented. However, GrewAir has always been more than just a business; we are Norway's airline. We wanted to give our loyal passengers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly on the world's most sophisticated aircraft before it becomes a piece of history."
Service Highlights:
Daily Frequency: Unlike restricted international schedules, GrewAir will operate this service every single day, ensuring maximum opportunity for the public to participate.
Supersonic Speed: Fly at over 2,100 km/h, crossing the North Atlantic in a fraction of the usual time.
The Mach 2 Experience: Passengers will witness the curvature of the Earth against the blackness of space from the edge of the atmosphere.
Exclusive Catering: A specially curated menu featuring the finest Norwegian and Icelandic delicacies, paired with vintage champagnes.
Historic Aircraft: Fly on the very first production model of the Concorde, meticulously maintained for this special GrewAir service.
Booking Information
Tickets for this limited-run service will go on sale starting January 5, 1981. Due to the restricted number of seats and the temporary nature of the route, GrewAir anticipates record-breaking demand.
About GrewAir: Founded on the principles of Norwegian hospitality and reliability, GrewAir is the leading carrier for the Norwegian people. With a commitment to innovation and passenger experience, GrewAir continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the skies.
Contact: GrewAir Press Office Bergen, Norway +47 (05) 55-22-00 press@grewair.no
GrewAir Brings the Future to Norway: Daily Supersonic Concorde Service to Launch from Bergen
BERGEN, NORWAY – 28th December 1980 – GrewAir, Norway's favorite airline, is proud to announce a historic milestone in Scandinavian aviation. Beginning in early 1981, GrewAir will inaugurate a special, limited-engagement supersonic service connecting Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) in Iceland.
The Return of a Legend
As the production of the Aerospatiale/BAC Concorde officially draws to a close, GrewAir has secured the legendary first production Concorde to facilitate this route. This aircraft, a marvel of 20th-century engineering, represents the pinnacle of luxury and speed. By bringing this iconic bird to Norwegian soil, GrewAir ensures that the spirit of supersonic travel lives on even as the assembly lines in Toulouse and Filton fall silent.
Speed Above the North Sea
The Bergen to Keflavík route will offer passengers an experience unlike any other in the Nordics. While traditional jetliners take over two hours to cross the Norwegian Sea, GrewAir's Concorde service will slash travel times, reaching speeds of Mach 2.0—twice the speed of sound—at an altitude of 60,000 feet.
A Gift to the People of Norway
GrewAir leadership acknowledges that this temporary route is a bold departure from standard commercial operations.
"We are under no illusions regarding the profitability of this venture," said a GrewAir spokesperson. "The high operational costs of supersonic flight are well-documented. However, GrewAir has always been more than just a business; we are Norway's airline. We wanted to give our loyal passengers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly on the world's most sophisticated aircraft before it becomes a piece of history."
Service Highlights:
Daily Frequency: Unlike restricted international schedules, GrewAir will operate this service every single day, ensuring maximum opportunity for the public to participate.
Supersonic Speed: Fly at over 2,100 km/h, crossing the North Atlantic in a fraction of the usual time.
The Mach 2 Experience: Passengers will witness the curvature of the Earth against the blackness of space from the edge of the atmosphere.
Exclusive Catering: A specially curated menu featuring the finest Norwegian and Icelandic delicacies, paired with vintage champagnes.
Historic Aircraft: Fly on the very first production model of the Concorde, meticulously maintained for this special GrewAir service.
Booking Information
Tickets for this limited-run service will go on sale starting January 5, 1981. Due to the restricted number of seats and the temporary nature of the route, GrewAir anticipates record-breaking demand.
About GrewAir: Founded on the principles of Norwegian hospitality and reliability, GrewAir is the leading carrier for the Norwegian people. With a commitment to innovation and passenger experience, GrewAir continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the skies.
#62
General forum / Re: Personnel needs fixing
Last post by Vanquo - January 05, 2026, 09:33:58 AMWhat definitely doesn't seem right in the calc is that whatever hit I took to company image, happened twice because I clicked suggested wages twice. Which doesn't make sense because the dollar amount in salary wasn't changed, yet there's a noticeable second drop in company image even though not change to salary was realized or effected.
#63
Game talk - The Age of Flight / Re: Fuel Supplier Contract
Last post by stevojh - January 05, 2026, 08:04:59 AMQuote from: Sami on January 05, 2026, 12:20:22 AMThe supplier contract does not show in thr global fuel price chart since that is airport specific and affects only the chosen airport fuel sales.
(if that's what you meant?)
But wouldn't i expect to see a reduction in overall fuel bill on the main income page?
Its stayed about the same for weeks, despite me now paying the contract charges. So on the face of it I'm actually paying more now.
#64
Game talk - The Age of Flight / Re: Fuel Supplier Contract
Last post by groundbum2 - January 05, 2026, 04:36:33 AMI would expect the discount to kick in immediately, or at least the next game day after it was taken out. On the "income" page I would filter to the specific airport you took the contract out at (top right drop down) and I'd expect to see changes to the fuel line, and the "fuel contract and hedge fees" lines.
#65
Game talk - The Age of Flight / Re: Fuel Supplier Contract
Last post by Sami - January 05, 2026, 12:20:22 AMThe supplier contract does not show in thr global fuel price chart since that is airport specific and affects only the chosen airport fuel sales.
(if that's what you meant?)
(if that's what you meant?)
#66
Game talk - The Age of Flight / Fuel Supplier Contract
Last post by stevojh - January 04, 2026, 09:22:12 PMI started a few fuel supplier contracts about 2 game weeks ago, at base and outstations. I've not seen any change in fuel costs over those 2 weeks.
When should savings start to be seen and will it just show as cheaper fuel costs on the income page?
When should savings start to be seen and will it just show as cheaper fuel costs on the income page?
#67
General forum / Re: Personnel needs fixing
Last post by Vanquo - January 03, 2026, 10:06:48 PMQuote from: Karl on January 03, 2026, 09:21:04 PMIn the many years I have been participating in this simulation, I had never - until recently - seen a negative CI until one of my airlines achieved a -4 CItry -77 it's fun. Airlines with planes falling out the sky are more appealing to customers.
Tell me nothing has changed?
#68
General forum / Re: Personnel needs fixing
Last post by john2020 - January 03, 2026, 09:44:16 PMQuote from: Vanquo on January 03, 2026, 07:59:34 PMHow do I increase CI now that it's down at -77? I returned salaries to automated and it's still low
Heavy marketing for your airline will increase CI; think of spending big with TV and radio advertising!
#69
General forum / Re: Personnel needs fixing
Last post by Karl - January 03, 2026, 09:21:04 PMIn the many years I have been participating in this simulation, I had never - until recently - seen a negative CI until one of my airlines achieved a -4 CI
Tell me nothing has changed?
Tell me nothing has changed?
#70
General forum / Re: Personnel needs fixing
Last post by Vanquo - January 03, 2026, 07:59:34 PMHow do I increase CI now that it's down at -77? I returned salaries to automated and it's still low