Icelandair

Confirmed: Icelandair Picks Airbus A321XLR To Replace 757
All-Boeing Icelandair has finalized a firm order contract with Airbus, for the purchase of the A321XLR, to replace its much-loved…
Two Icelandair Aircraft Almost Collide On Runway!
Last week two Icelandair flights came very close to each other on the same runway. Fortunately, one crew reacted quickly,…
Icelandair – Schiphol Baggage Handling Problem “Solved”?
Iceland’s Icelandair recently chose an unusual way to deal with severe baggage handling problems at Schiphol Airport. It does it…
INCIDENT: Icelandair 737 MAX Tail Strike On Takeoff!
An Icelandair 737 MAX had an eventful takeoff, hitting its tail on the runway during rotation. And it turns out,…
Icelandair New Livery Gets A Mixed Reception
Icelandair recently took “re-delivery” of one of its 737 MAX aircraft, now wearing its new livery. And predictably, opinions on…
737 MAX Return – Is The Plane Picking Up a Following?
As more 737 MAX aircraft enter or return to service, more and more airlines are gathering real-world numbers, showing the…
Volcano – Iceland Making Airlines Nervous Again?
Airlines have learned to listen carefully to any news about volcano activity in Iceland. So last night’s news caused some…
Icelandair Converts Two Of Its 767s to Freighters
Icelandair agreed to sell two of its widebody 767s for conversion to freighters, and then lease them back, ramping up…
737 MAX Returns In Europe – And Elsewhere Too!
TUI Fly became the first operator to put a Boeing 737 MAX back in service in Europe. They beat several…
Icelandair Focuses On Cargo Through The Crisis
With the pandemic crippling its efforts to make its Keflavik base a passenger hub, Icelandair switches to cargo operations. But…