Iceland

By Tony Osborne
The UK’s aviation weather forecaster is launching a new volcanic ash forecasting method to be made available for free to all airlines and the aviation industry.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
Germany plans to deploy its Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft in Iceland as part of an expanded security arrangement between the NATO allies.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The Hybrid Space/Submarine Architecture Ensuring Infosec of Telecommunications (HEIST) initiative was launched July 31.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Kurt Hofmann
The airline, which had assumed an EBIT ratio in the range of 2-4% for full-year 2024, will not be putting out a revised guidance figure.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
The Shetland Islands’ SaxaVord spaceport has secured a range control license from the UK’s aviation regulator in another step toward the first orbital launches from the site.
Space

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Einar Örn Ólafsson, one of the LCC's largest shareholders, is replacing Birgin Jónsson, who has led the airline since its 2021 launch.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Icelandic Airbus A320/A321neo operator PLAY has canceled letters of intent (LOIs) for two aircraft that were scheduled to join its fleet in 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
A new volcanic eruption in Iceland so far poses no threat to aviation services, either in the country or further afield, according to the country’s government.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
For the week commencing Dec. 4, airlines serving Keflavik airport have cut 2.1% of the seats they expected to operate.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Although Icelandair is reporting record third quarter (Q3) results, its cargo business continues to face challenges and its fleet will be reduced.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
The European Union is making €300 million ($318 million) available to member states in a bid to encourage common procurement of defense equipment.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By David Casey
The airline’s North America network will now extend to five destinations.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The airline will target connecting traffic from points in the US and Canada.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
After almost four years without nonstop service, Delta has followed Icelandair by scheduling a route between Detroit and Reykjavik.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Detroit will become the 13th US city to receive flights during the northern summer 2023 season.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Prague is a new destination for the airline, while Barcelona returns to its network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Sweden’s capital Stockholm will join the LCC’s network from next March.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Bogi Nils Bogason tells Routes he sees promise in connecting second-tier US airports with second-tier European markets.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Air Greenland is also starting a new route to Denmark.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The LCC will fly to both Washington Dulles and Baltimore Washington from next April.
Airports & Networks

Flights to Akureyri and Egilsstaðir will launch during the summer 2023 season.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The 3X-weekly route was due to start in September but will not go ahead as previously proposed.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A second destination in the UK is being added to new airline Niceair’s network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Destinations in the UK and Switzerland will receive new flights next winter.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
The new carrier plans to launch operations from Akureyri in June.
Airports & Networks