Peter L. Nissen

Peter Lynge Nissen (8 January 1924 – 20 October 2024) was a Norwegian aviator and businessperson, best known as the chief executive officer of Widerøe from 1981 to 1988.

He held several leadership positions; among others he served as leader for a contingent of Norwegian forces participating in the Congo Crisis.

[2] In 2004, Nissen still held this opinion, despite that two prior investigation commissions had announced conclusive answers.

[3] Another major part of Nissen's period in Widerøe was the replacing of Twin Otter planes with Dash 7.

[1] He was also involved in Foreningen det nasjonale flymuseum, opposing the establishment of the Norwegian Aviation Museum in Bodø.