The flight marks the latest step in the UK startup’s plan to launch scheduled services and become the first airline to succeed at operating secondhand A380s.
Global Airlines has appointed former Etihad CEO James Hogan as a strategic advisor, as the startup prepares for proof-of-concept transatlantic A380 flights.
The Icelandic airline's sole aircraft, an Airbus A319, had been withdrawn from service earlier this year by Hi Fly, who had wet-leased the craft to Niceair.