Connecting Arctic with Europe

Clear focus on green regional aviation and direct international routes development.

Our Business

Connecting the Arctic via green aviation

GREEN AVIATION

Leading actor in regional eco friendly aviation - transforming Arctic aviation for greener future.

INTERNATIONAL ROUTES

Development and establishments of direct international routes between Bodø and other European capitals.

AIR CARGO BODØ

Working on developing charter and more routes for Air Cargo Bodø and ensure a no-limit transport.

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT

Strategic development of the Bodø airport as well as regional aviation development and innovation.

What is BLU

and what do we do?

BLU stands for Bodø Lufthavnutvikling AS and was originally established

back in 2014 to create increased activity,

marketing and strategic positioning of

"Flybyen Bodø" - The Flying City

The company has a strategic position in securing new direct routes to and from Bodø Airport, and getting increased value creation in business that has to do with the current airport, as well as getting innovation and growth in the opportunity space with the construction of a new airport. The company aims to actively create new business models within smart technology and green aviation.

Bodø Lufthavantvikling is a wholly owned subsidiary of 37 companies from the business world in the Bodø Region and is managed by BRUS.

Today, the company also organises the work with "Ruteutviklingsforum" which is led by the respective Avinor and BLU/BRUS.

The company, together with Bodøregionens Utviklingsselskap and Bodø Municipality, has clear ambitions to develop Bodø Airport into a hub for the transport and shipping of primarily seafood, but also other goods and cargo from our region to international markets.

The latest news

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GREEN AVIATION

Fullt Hus på Arendalsuka for Grønt Luftfartsprosjektet i Nord-Norge

August 28, 2024

Under Arendalsuka ble det arrangert en viktig møteplass med tittelen “Nord-Norge – En arktisk pilot i grønn luftfart,” som trakk fullt hus...

GREEN AVIATION

Zero Emission Regional Aviation Northern Norway, invited to a national initiative on green aviation

June 18, 2024

BLU, Energy in North, Lofoten The Green Islands, and UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, recently participated in a briefing in Oslo hosted b...

GREEN AVIATION

Millionstøtte til Nord-Norge som testarena for grønn luftfart

November 26, 2024

Nord-Norge går sammen for å teste og utvikle framtidas fly i landsdelen. Med fem millioner i støtte tar prosjektet av.  – Det er veldig få likheter me...

GREEN AVIATION

2025 National Budget: Key Investments and Milestones for Norway’s Green Aviation Future

October 10, 2024

Summary of the 2025 National Budget and Its Implications for Aviation Development The Norwegian government’s 2025 national budget emphasizes key measu...

Uncategorized

Harald Willumsen Østbø: New director at BLU – Ready to fly into the future of green aviation

October 3, 2024

As of October 1st, 2024, Harald Willumsen Østbø has officially taken the reins as the new Director of Bodø Lufthavnutvikling (BLU). With an extensive ...

Hovednyhet

New direct route from Bodø to Copenhagen announced for summer 2025

September 18, 2024

Bodø and the Salten region have exciting news to celebrate—another new direct route is coming to Bodø Airport, enhancing international connectivity. S...

The BLU team

Adm. dir. Bodø Lufthavnutvikling

Harald Willumsen Østbø

CEO

Markedsføring Lufthavnutvikling

Kristin Haugen

Marketing

Markedsføring Lufthavnutvikling

Kim J. Andreassen

Marketing

Our Partners

We are proud to work together and collaborate with strong companies in the Bodø Region.