Barents AirLink
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Predecessor | Nordkalottflyg |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Fate | Merged into Babcock Scandinavian AirAmbulance |
| Headquarters | Luleå , Sweden |
Area served | Sweden, Norway, Russia |
| Products | Scheduled regional flights |
Barents AirLink was a Swedish carrier originally founded in 1974 under the name Nordkalottflyg. The airline, headquartered at Luleå Airport, underwent a rebranding in 2006 to adopt the Barents AirLink identity. It specialized in operating scheduled regional flights connecting destinations within Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Scheduled services were terminated in 2012, and the airline was integrated into Babcock Scandinavian AirAmbulance by 2016.
History
The airline began operations in 1974, focusing on regional air travel from its base at Luleå Airport. In 2006, the company changed its name from Nordkalottflyg to Barents AirLink to emphasize its commitment to serving the Barents region. Its independent existence concluded in 2016 when it merged with Babcock Scandinavian AirAmbulance.
Services
Barents AirLink offered scheduled routes from Luleå to several destinations, including:
- Pajala, Sweden (service ended October 2011)
- Tromsø, Norway (service ceased February 2008)
- Murmansk, Russia (service ended 2007)
By 2012, the airline had fully discontinued all scheduled flight operations.
Fleet
In May 2008, the airline's fleet consisted of:
- BAe Jetstream 32
- Beechcraft Super King Air 200
- Piper PA-31 Navajo/Chieftain