Icelandair has announced significant updates to its fleet strategy, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and route capabilities. The airline plans to introduce two more A321LRs by summer 2025 and an additional three by summer 2026. These aircraft will play a crucial role in phasing out the older B757s by the end of 2027, marking a significant shift towards…
Icelandair has taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, further advancing its fleet renewal efforts. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12359, is registered as TF-IAB and is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. This addition marks another step in Icelandair’s strategy to phase out older aircraft and modernize its narrowbody fleet.
FlyKhiva, a growing Uzbek airline, has transitioned one of its two Boeing 737-300 aircraft from a wet lease to a dry lease with Icelandair. The first aircraft, serial number 30179, has already been converted, while the second aircraft, serial number 29434, is expected to follow in due course. This move signifies FlyKhiva’s increasing operational independence as it moves toward self-sufficiency in aircraft management.
Icelandair is advancing its fleet modernization efforts with the planned addition of three Airbus A321LR aircraft, expected to be delivered before the summer of 2025. This initiative is part of the airline’s strategy to enhance operational efficiency and expand its route network.
Icelandair has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, reporting a 10% increase in revenue, totaling $349 million. Despite this growth, the airline experienced a net loss of $20 million for the quarter.
Icelandair has announced plans to operate A321LR flights on the Reykjavik Keflavik–Newark route between 30 April and 18 May 2025. Following this, A321LR flights will begin on the New York JFK route on 19 May, with service to Seattle commencing on 20 May.
Icelandair has announced a delay in the introduction of its A321LR service on the Reykjavik Keflavik – Seattle route. Originally scheduled for an earlier date, the inaugural flight with the A321LR has been rescheduled to 21 May 2025.
Icelandair achieved a new milestone in 2024, transporting a record 4.7 million passengers, marking a 9% increasecompared to 2023. This significant growth reflects the airline’s ongoing recovery and expansion efforts in the competitive international aviation market.
Icelandair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, bearing serial number 12213, is the first of four on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. It is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, known for their efficiency and lower emissions.
FlyKhiva (Uzbekistan) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B757-300, identified by serial 29434. The aircraft is provided on a wet lease from Icelandair and is powered by RB211-535E4B engines.
