Norlin was born on 23 January 1905 in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of Karl Norlin, an office manager, and his wife Ingrid (née Söderman).
[1] Norlin was CEO of the Swedish Intercontinental Airlines (SILA) from 1943 to 1949.
[2] Norlin was deputy member of the board of the AB Aerotransport (ABA) from 1931 to 1935, board member of ABA and SAS from 1955, vice chairman of the Royal Swedish Aero Club from 1955, chairman of the board of AB Linjebuss from 1955, of Arvid Nordquist HAB from 1956, International Aircraft Leasing Co Inc from 1956, AB Lindholmens varv from 1961, vice chairman of Nynäs petroleum from 1957, and board member of Motala Verkstad from 1957.
[3] In 1933, Norlin married Eva de Champs (1905–1989), the daughter of Lieutenant General Henri de Champs [sv] and Adelaide (née von Horn).
[1] Norlin died on 11 January 1992 and was buried on 27 March 1992 at Norra begravningsplatsen in Stockholm.