time was right to give subsidies for such a route. On 26 March 1946, Braathens Rederi established an airline called Braathens South American & Far East Airtransport (Braathens SAFE), a subsidiary that bought several Douglas DC-4 aircraft to start charter flights to the Far East and South America. The main intention was to supply his ships with supplies and crews, in addition to providing a service for other shipping companies and travelers. Braathen remained CEO of the company until his death, when the company was taken over by his son Bjørn G. Braathen. References Notes Bibliography 1891 births 1976 deaths Norwegian company founders Norwegian airline chief executives Norwegian businesspeople in shipping Braathens people People from Drammen