 The airline was established in 1983 with a share capital of NOK 50 @,@ 000 , and with Harald Olsen as managing director . In November 1983 , they announced to the authorities and the general public plans to establish a fleet of four DHC @-@ 6 / 300 Twin Otters , for the application of dispersant on oil spills at sea as part of the national oil spill protection system , as well as providing an airborne radar surveillance and positioning system . The government was initially favorable to the concept , particularly as an element in improving oil spill protection and response at sea , in conjunction with permitting the oil industry to commence exploration north of the 62nd parallel north , but unfortunately government and departmental politics and the oil companies ' unwillingness to contribute to the system , led to the company 's demise . 
