The Aalborg-based regional start-up has shown off its first aircraft, previously flown by Flybe and ready for charter and scheduled flights.

The airport’s chief executive champions Norwegian for “filling the gap” left by the demise of Primera Air last year.

Great Dane Airlines is the name of a start-up carrier that will offer charter and scheduled flights from Aalborg Airport.

There could be consequences for SAS, as Norwegian prepares to launch a number of new routes to the south.

The Herning-based tour operator says Primera Air’s collapse is causing it significant challenges.